Choosing the Right Drip Irrigation Filter for Your Farm

Why are Filters required for Drip Irrigation?

Filters are essential in drip irrigation systems to ensure the proper functioning and longevity of the system.

Why Filters are needed

• It prevents clogging of Drip irrigation emitters as emitters are having small openings and sensitive to clogging.
• It Protect Emitters, Clean water prevents blockages in the tiny drip emitters, ensuring a uniform water flow to plants.
• A well filtered system delivers water efficiently which improves system efficiency.
• It prevents damage to system components.
• Many drip systems use water from ponds, rivers, or wells, which often contain impurities. Filters ensure such water is clean enough for the system.

How to choose right filter:

Selecting the appropriate filter for your drip irrigation system depends on several factors, such as the water source, type of debris, and system requirements.

Key Considerations:

• Water Quality: Analyse the water source type and quality to determine the right filter.
• System Requirements: Consider the recommended product based on:

1. Dripper flow rates
2. Lateral lengths
3. Sprinkler orifice size

• Application Type: Evaluate whether the system is for single-season or multi-season use.

Type of Filters:

There are mainly two types of Filters:

1. Primary Filters and   
2. Secondary Filters

• Primary Filters: 

Gravel Filter AND Hydro cyclone Filter

These filters can be cleaned using Automatic Backflush valves.

• Secondary Filters: 

Disc Filter OR Screen Filter

These filters can be available in manual type, semi-automatic and Automatic filters.

Filter Selection Based on Water Source

Conclusion:

Choosing the right filter ensures consistent performance and reduces maintenance costs for your drip irrigation system. Analyse your water source, understand the type of water source and impurities, and select a filter that fits your system’s flow rate, pressure, and budget. 

Netafim offers all filtration requirements (technologies) to assure the best protection for irrigation systems, for any water source, in any water quality. Netafim filters are designed to meet diverse irrigation needs, ensuring high efficiency and durability. 

A well-chosen filter not only enhances crop yields but also emphasizes the importance of sustainable water management on your farm.

For installing the best filters on your Drip irrigation farm, you can contact Netafim Irrigation India Pvt. Ltd. using the following details:

Netafim Contact details:

To Contact- https://www.netafimindia.com/contact-us/

Visit our Website:   https://www.netafimindia.com/ 

& Toll Free Number: 1800 103 5000