Hanging Basket Watering Systems Brochure

A Labor Saving Drip Systemfor Watering Hanging BasketsHanging Basket Watering Systems2Lower Input Costs Increases ProfitabilityHanging Basket growers needing to reduce or eliminate their hand watering labor costs can install a Netafim USA SlimLine EZ Close™ system and expect a complete payback in the first season from labor cost savings.Only SlimLine EZ Close™ assemblies combine the benefits of:• One-hand, EZ close shut-off of individual baskets - prevents water and fertilizer spillage and waste.• Snag-free slim design for easy retrieval from plants at harvest – no more lost weights.• 94% flow uniformity from the first basket to the last in any system.Cut Labor CostsTypical labor costs for watering a hanging basket are about $0.25 per basket each month. The Netafim solution for hanging baskets will typically pay for itself in 100 to 120 days. Use the following chart to analyze your payback. Easy Shut-OffThis feature allows the dripper assembly to be closed easily with one hand, preventing water and fertilizer from dripping on the plants or walkways below. With a quick glance, it’s easy to see if the assembly is open or closed.Actual SizeHand Watering Schedule (per plant)Payback for Netafim Hanging Basket SystemCost per Plant for a Netafim System $1.00Labor Cost (wages & benefits, per hour) $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 $12.00 $14.00Netafim System Payback (in days) 150 133 120 100 863 seconds once a dayOpen Closed3Cleaner, More Efficient ProductionPrevent Algae Mess on Your FloorMost old generation drippers soak the baskets to overflowing at the beginning of the line by the time the baskets at the end of the line receive adequate water. The result is both uneven watering of the plants and often a major algae mess on the floor from the overflowing baskets. One cause is the very high flow of older generation drippers (often 20 times higher than Netafim drippers). If the soil media dries a bit and shrinks away from the wall of the basket, the high flow from the old style drippers runs to the edge, into this gap and around the soil, pouring out on the plants and floor below. Netafim drippers flow slowly and uniformly, so the soil media is easily wetted without any run-off around the edges of the basket. Higher Percentage of Top Quality PlantsWhen every plant gets precisely the same amount of water and fertilizer, exactly the amount you specify, the result is a more uniform crop. Netafim’s drippers feature both pressure compensation and a built-in check valve. This combination of features is the highest level of technology available in drippers today. It ensures that every plant will receive precisely the same amount of water and fertilizer regardless of where the plant is located within the system. Each dripper adjusts itself automatically to the system pressure, resulting in a watering uniformity of 94%. The built-in check valve assures that all the drippers will turn on at the same time (when the system is fully pressurized), and prevents the drainage of the system onto the lowest plants when the system is turned off. Multi-Tier UniformityNetafim Hanging Basket Drippers all flow precisely the same, regardless of the length of tube (unlike old generation drippers). This means that several lengths of drippers can be combined on the same line, with each dripper providing the same amount of water to both levels of baskets.Netafim -Slow FlowOld Generation -High FlowOld Generation - Baskets overflowing at beginning of the line.4Design Help for Hanging Basket Watering SystemsDetermine the dripper supply pipe sizing.Using the top row of the WPCJ Dripper Supply Pipe Sizing chart, select the dripper spacing to be used. By matching this to the length of the pipe column, the correct size Dripper Supply Pipe can be determined. Zone Flow (GPM) Number of Hanging Baskets 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 GPM 2 3 5 7 8 10 12 13 15 17Step1Step2Determine how many baskets can be watered at the same time.Use the Zone Flow chart to help calculate how much water it takes to operate one zone of baskets. Select from the chart the number of baskets to be watered at the same time. Use the flow that results from this to determine the correct sizing for the pipe and control head components. Each dripper has a flow rate of 0.5 gallons per hour (GPH).DripperSupplyPipeMainlinePipeDistributor PipeControl Head½”poly½”poly¾”polyWPCJ DripperSupply Pipe Sizing6” 12” 18” 24” 36”50100150200250300350400Length of Pipe (feet)16mmpoly 16mmpoly1”poly16mmpoly 16mmpoly 16mmpoly½”¾”poly½”poly¾”poly½”poly¾”poly1”polyDripper Spacing5Select the major system components. Size the Control Head (valve, filter and pressure regulator) based on the Flow Demand determined in Step 2. It is very important to recognize the minimum flow for the pressure regulator. Make sure to size the pressure regulator by determining both the minimum and the maximum number of baskets which may be watered at the same time. Use a 35 psi Low Flow Pressure Regulator with zones of 400 baskets or less. The size of the Control Head components should be determined by the flow demand and not the size of the pipe that connects to them. Mixed pipe sizes and components (e.g. 1” filter on 1 ½” pipe) will have no negative effect on the operation of the system if properly sized by the flow demand. Valve Filter Pressure RegulatorControl Head Assembly Order:1. Valve2. Filter3. Pressure RegulatorStep3Step4Select the distributor and mainline pipe sizes. Using the maximum flow demand from the largest zone or combination of zones which may be watered at the same time, you can size the Distributor and Mainline pipes from the Distributor and Mainline Pipe Sizing chart. Either PVC or polyethylene pipe can be used for the Distributor and Mainline. If PVC is used above ground, it should be painted to prevent light penetration, which can result in growth of algae within the pipe. This chart is appropriate for distributor lengths up to 40 feet and mainlines up to 100 feet. When slopes are a factor, when longer length pipes are needed, or for other special conditions, please consult a certified Netafim System Designer for assistance. Distributor and Mainline Pipe Sizing Pipe Size Maximum GPM* ½" 6 ¾" 10 1" 17 1¼" 28 1½” 37 2” 58 * Assumes class 160 PVC and 5 fps water velocityFLOW6SlimLine EZ Close™ Weight Assemblies for hanging baskets can be ordered pre-assembled or you can build your own. Pre-assembled custom combinations are also available.Ordering Information Description Item Number Model Number Bag Qty 0.5 GPH WPCJ Dripper - barbed outlet 21520-001040 01WPCJL2-B 1.0 GPH WPCJ Dripper - barbed outlet 21520-001440 01WPCJL4-B 250 2.0 GPH WPCJ Dripper - barbed outlet 21520-001640 01WPCJL8-B 0.5 GPH WPC Dripper - nipple outlet 21020-001333 WPC5-250 250 (for 48” assemblies)DrippersBuild Your Own Description Item Number Model Number Pack Qty 18" Super Flex UV White™ PE Tubing (5/3mm) 40001-002800 15FPEW53-18 24" Super Flex UV White™ PE Tubing (5/3mm) 40001-002900 15FPEW53-24 30" Super Flex UV White™ PE Tubing (5/3mm) 40001-003100 15FPEW53-30 100 36" Super Flex UV White™ PE Tubing (5/3mm) 40001-003200 15FPEW53-36 1,000' Coil Super Flex UV White™ PE Tubing (5/3mm) 40001-002500 15FPEW53 1Tubing Description Item Number Model Number Bag Qty SlimLine EZ Close™ Weight (white) 00130-000033 1107008SC-B 25Weight Description Item Number Model Number Bag Qty 3mm Punch 45000-001200 682901033 1 Goof Plug 32000-001010 1107737-B 10Accessories Tube Length Item Number Model Number Pack Qty 18" 40201-015402 01HBA2W-18 25 24" 40201-015403 01HBA2W-24 25 36" 40201-015405 01HBA2W-36 25 48" 40201-015406 01HBA2W-48* 25 * Assembled with WPC5 DripperPre-AssembledThe pre-assembled SlimLine EZ Close™ Weight assemblies include: • 0.5 GPH WPCJ Dripper with built-in check valve • Super Flex UV White™ PE tubing • SlimLine EZ Close™ weight7System ComponentsValvesFilters Description Flow Range (GPM) Item Number Model Number ¾" Manual Disc Filter, 120 mesh 1-12 70640-001200 25A45-120 1" Manual Disc Filter, 120 mesh 1-26 70641-001600 25A47-120 1½" Super Manual Disc Filter, 120 mesh 1-52 70641-003420 25A17-120 2" Dual Manual Disc Filter, 120 mesh 1-120 70641-003640 25A30-120 NOTE: A full selection of automatic, sand, disc and screen filters are also available - contact Customer Service for additional information.Polyethylene Tubing Description Coil Length Item Number Model Number 1,000’ 40510-000003 14052062 16mm Black Polyethylene (PE) Tubing 500’ 40510-000025 14052062-05 100’ 40510-000024 14052062-01 16mm UV White™ Polyethylene (PE) Tubing 500’ 40510-000100 14W052062-05 1,000’ 40510-000005 14060070 18mm Black Polyethylene (PE) Tubing 500’ 40510-000036 14060070-05 NOTE: Pre-punch Polyethylene Tubing also available - contact Customer Service for additional information.Polyethylene Tubing Fittings Description Item Number Model Number Bag Qty 16mm Insert Coupling 32500-010720 H520IC-B 50 18mm Insert Coupling 32500-014215 H620IC-B 100 16mm Insert Tee 32500-011330 H520IT3-B 100 16mm Elbow Insert Connector 32500-012530 H520IE-B 100 16mm Insert Adapter ¾" MIPT 32500-011020 H520IMA075-B 50 18mm Insert Adapter ½" MIPT 00115-002150 H5703414018C-B 50 16mm Figure 8 Line End 32500-013030 H620FIG8-B 100 16mm Inline Shut-off Valve 00005-008960 58ISV520 1 Description Flow Range (GPM) Item Number Model Number NOTE: Valves also available up to 12” - contact Customer Service for additional information.1" Globe Series 80 Electric Valve (12VDCL)with Aqua Pro Controller .01-44 71610-013969 61ET1GH2-L-CONT3/4” Globe Series 80 Electric Valve 24VAC .01-26 71640-007355 61ET.75GH21” Globe Series 80 Electric Valve 24VAC .01-44 71640-007406 61ET1GH21 1/2” Globe Series 80 Electric Valve 24VAC .25-110 71640-007425 61ET1.5GH22” Globe Series 80 Electric Valve 24VAC .25-176 71640-007660 61ET2GH2Patent PendingNETAFIM USA 5470 E. HOME AVE.FRESNO, CA 93727CS 888 638 2346F 800 695 4753www.netafimusa.comG223 01/12SpecificationsBarbed ConnectionExit PortUV Stabilized Polymer BodyMetal Core Height 2 ¼” Width ½” Weight 11 grams (0.4 ounces) Color White Connection Fits 5/3mm tubing (0.125 I.D.) PE tubingTechnical SpecificationsOrdering InformationPressure RegulatorsWater Meters Description Flow Range (GPM) Item Number Model Number ¾" Low Flow Pressure Regulator, 35 psi .25-4.4 31000-001200 32PRV.75-LF35V2 ¾" Pressure Regulator, 35 psi 45-17.7 30500-001600 32PRV.75-35V2K 1½" Pressure Regulator, 35 psi 11-35 30520-001600 32PRV1.5-35V2K 2" Pressure Regulator, 4 regulating units, 35 psi 22-70 30540-002700 32PRV2-435V2K Description Flow Range (GPM) Item Number Model Number 2" WMR Water Meter, Threaded, Standard Register 8.8-110 70261-005060 36WMR2T10 3" IRT Water Meter, Flanged, Standard Register 45-500 70261-009200 36IRT3F NOTE: Water Meters are available up to 6" - contact Customer Service for additional information. 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