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Understanding dripline

What is dripline irrigation and how does it work?

What are the advantages of using dripline over sprinklers?

How much water does dripline save compared to traditional irrigation?

How do you choose the right dripline spacing for you crops or garden (mixed crop)?

Can dripline be used on uneven or sloped ground?

How deep should dripline be buried or placed?

Can dripline be connected to a normal garden tap?

Is dripline good for vegetable gardens in South Africa?

Can you use dripline for potted plants or raised beds?

What’s the best dripline for fruit trees or vineyards?

How do you irrigate lawns using dripline?

Can dripline be used for flowers or decorative gardens?

Where can I buy quality dripline in South Africa?

How much does dripline irrigation cost per metre in South Africa?

What’s the difference between imported and locally made dripline?

Is dripline suitable for South African weather and soil conditions?

Choosing your drip

How to determine if you have lime in your water?

What dripline to use if you have lime in your water?

Why does lime or calcium kill dripline?

What are the differences between Pressure Compensating and Non-Pressure Compensating dripline?

What dripline type do you need, Pressure Compensating or Non-Pressure Compensating?

Can You Mix PC and Non-PC Dripline in the Same System?

The differences between 12 and 16 mm dripline diameter

Afriq Drip Dripline wall thickness customisations available

What wall thickness dripline should you pick with lime in the water?

What wall thickness dripline will last the longest?

Afriq Drip Dripline flow rates customisations available

How to calculate your water application (mm/h) based on l/h flow rate?

What’s the ideal emitter flow rate for different crops with dripline?

Afriq Drip Dripline emitter customisations available

Choose your dripline emitter spacing based on your crop type

Based on the wall thickness of your chosen dripline

Mini Valve Off-Take Connectors vs normal ones - which should you choose?

Designing your drip layout

Calculate Dripline & Dripline Fittings Required for Dripline Layouts

Determine your mainline placement with dripline

The benefits of using large blocks with dripline

The benefits of using small blocks with dripline

How to plan out a gravity-fed dripline irrigation installation

What is the max lateral lengths of Afriq Drip Pressure Compensating dripline?

What is the max lateral lengths of Afriq Drip Non-Pressure Compensating dripline?

What size mainline pipe do you need to install dripline irrigation?

How much pressure is needed for dripline irrigation?

Installing your drip

How to spec a sufficient pump for dripline irrigation?

How to spec a sufficient filter for dripline irrigation?

How many people do you need to install dripline irrigation? / Is it easy to install on your own?

Should you remove rocks from your fields before installing dripline irrigation?

Should you till / even out your fields before installing dripline irrigation?

What size fittings do you need for dripline?

Why you shouldn't install your dripper facing-down

Why should you not bend or twist your dripline when installing?

Why should you not bury Non-PC dripline?

Why should you not bend or twist your dripline when installing?

Why is using a Pipe Perforation Tool better than using a drill to make holes in your mainline pipe?

How to add a filter to your dripline system?

Step-by-step how to install dripline irrigation

Using your dripline

How do you flush and clean your dripline system?

How do you prevent clogging in dripline emitters?

How do you repair a damaged section of dripline?

How to winterise or store dripline when not in use?

How to maintain you dripline system during the rainy season?

Troubleshooting dripline

How to know if your dripine emitters are blocked by dirt? And what to do

How to know if your dripline is getting sufficient water/pressure? And what to do

How to know if your dripine emitters are damaged? And what to do

You've unblocked your drip with a needle and now it's spraying. What to do?

How to know if your pressure is too high for dripline? And what to do

How to know if your mainline is too small for your dripline fittings? And what to do

How to know if your pressure is too high for dripline? And what to do

How to know if your dripline is being chewed by rats? And what to do

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