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When you purchase new drip hoses, it is very important to take into account the following points: color, diameter, punching distance, type of dripper, pressure range and the existing pump installation. In this article, our specialists will explain how to choose the right drip hose.

Drip hoses are available in two colors, namely white and black. White reflects heat and light, therefore keeping the water temperature lower and more consistent than the black drip hose.

With a small diameter hose, less water per unit of time has to flow through the hose, this has an effect on the speed and resistance in the hose. Furthermore, with a thinner hose less pollution occurs due to the higher flow rate, and you can switch faster when for example you apply a crop protection product via the drip system, because this flows faster through the water installation compared to larger diameter drip hoses.

The punching distance is the distance between two drippers mounted on the drip hose. It is important that you determine which punching distance you want to use in advance, so that these can be pre-mounted onto the drip hose. It is not recommended to install drippers on the drip hose yourself afterwards, as this could cause leakage of the hose.  

Roughly three types of drippers can be distinguished: capillaries, labyrinth drippers and pressure-compensated sealing drippers. Not every dripper can be combined with every drip hose. Our specialist could tell you more about this.

Not every drip hose is suitable for every pump installation. The wrong combination could cause problems with pressure loss, so that water can’t flow into the crop via the drip hose. Our specialists can calculate your water technical installation and advise you on this.

It is recommended to install the drip hoses as soon as possible after delivery. Read the usage advise for the drip hoses here.

It is important that you regularly check drip hoses and replace them where necessary. Hoses that have been in use for a long time can degrad over time. Also drippers are often added or sealed over time because the plant distance changes. This could have a negative impact on the irrigation, and therefore on the crop. In short, the better the condition of the drip hose, the more accurately the irrigation takes place and the higher the final quality of the crop. You should also regularly clean the drip system. This can be done during or after cultivation.

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How to use a dripping hose?
Irrigation by means of a drip system enables you to achieve maximum yield and quality with a minimum use of water and fertilizers. However, it is important that you handle the dripping hose correctly. That is why we have drawn up a user recommendation for the dripping hose.

How to clean clogged drippers?
Drippers are very sensitive to pollution. Pollution in the drippers causes water flow differences, which has a negative effect on the quality of the crop. Therefore, it is important to clean clogged drippers as quickly as possible to prevent production losses.

How do you clean the drip system during cultivation?
While inspecting the dripper system, contamination can be noted. Drip system contamination negatively affects water delivery and, with that, the crops. Therefore the drip system needs to be cleaned in case of contamination.