IRRIGATION


Performance pumps W


By Lauren Sable Freiman


ith an irrigation system plan design in hand, you’re ready to start digging trenches and putting things into motion. Ten, you notice a caveat in the plan’s notes, alerting you to the fact that if the


intended water pressure and flow are not met, you’ll need to provide a pump to meet design specifications. But how do you determine if a pump is required? How do you cor- rectly size, place and incorporate a pump into an irriga- tion system?


22 Irrigation & Lighting Late Fall 2022


Learn how to properly size and install pumps to get the best results from an irrigation system. Pumps are an integral part of many irrigation systems.


Having an understanding of how they operate and how their specifications impact the larger design will determine whether or not those plans come together or if it will turn out to be an installation nightmare. Building around a few easy measurements can make all the difference. With these simple tips from an irrigation expert, suc-


cessfully installing a fully functioning and efficient irriga- tion system while avoiding the most common errors and pitfalls surrounding pumps will be a breeze.


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