Four New Irrigation Tools to Help You Reduce Water Use
From watering mats to injectors, irrigation suppliers are focused on helping growers save water and control the flow of their greenhouse irrigation systems. Check out the slideshow above for a look at some of their latest offerings.
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OASIS Basket Watering System (Control Dekk)
OASIS is a precision watering tool that allows growers to produce superior baskets with less water and fewer inputs. The OASIS module weighs each basket, then automatically waters to the grower’s desired basket weight. The module optics identify the location of each basket with 100% accuracy, minimizing water on plants and floor below.
Technical Details:
• Module (6-inch x 6-inch x 18-inch stainless steel) easily attaches to Echo or Boomerang basket lines
• User interface (6-inch color touch screen) provides simple and intuitive local monitor and control
• Remote access: Monitor and/or control basket lines from anywhere using handheld devices and/or PCs
• Variable speed: Choose the best speeds for the hanging, watering, and shipping of baskets
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Aquamat (Soleno Textiles)
The Aquamat system is an advanced capillary mat technology that is designed to reduce foliage diseases and flower damages, while providing a consistent crops and accelerated growth. Aquamat can be easily connected to electronic controls with humidity sensors or tensiometers, or it can be controlled with a timer. All Aquamats are custom made to fit perfectly your needs. Patented technology prevents algaea development and reduces water evaporation, The Aquamat system can help growers reduce water consumption by 70%, with the additional possibility of up to 80% in fertilizers savings and faster plant growth by 12%. AquamatSystem.com
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Li’l Bud-D Cart (Dosatron)
The mobile solution for greenhouse irrigation is the Dilution Solutions’ Li’l Bud-D 5-Gallon Cart. This cart includes a 5-gallon bucket with a lid and accommodates 11-and 14-GPM Dosatron injectors. Complete the Li’l Bud-D cart by adding the Quick Hook-Up Kit along with the Dosatron of your choice. Dosatron.com
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D14MZ2 – 14 GPM Fertilizer Injector (Dosatron)
The Dosatron water-powered D14MZ2 – 14 GPM injector is easy to install on a boom and has an injection range of 1:500 to 1:50. It’s simple to adjust the ratio, is accurate regardless of variations in flow and pressure, and it provides a precisely blended solution. Perfect for injecting fertilizers to sanitizers.
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OASIS Basket Watering System (Control Dekk)
Aquamat (Soleno Textiles)
Li’l Bud-D Cart (Dosatron)
D14MZ2 – 14 GPM Fertilizer Injector (Dosatron)
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Brian Sparks is senior editor of Greenhouse Grower and editor of Greenhouse Grower Technology. See all author stories here.