- The mini valve used in the drip irrigation system is a small valve located on the irrigation pipe.
- Mini valves are parts of the drip irrigation system used to close or open the desired area in the pipeline.
- Thanks to the mini valve, the drip irrigation system ensures that the water goes to the correct and desired areas. In addition, thanks to the mini valve, it plays a major role in distributing equal amounts of water to each plant, preventing water waste and determining the direction of water flow.
Mini Valve Models
As Serdrip company, we produce mini valves in two series. Mini valve models are as follows;
- Nil Series Mini Valves
- Serdrip Series Mini Valves
What Should Be Considered When Installing a Mini Valve?
The installation of mini valves positioned on drip irrigation hoses may vary depending on the needs of the plants and the characteristics of the soil. The spacing of mini valves is determined by the distance of the plant rows, the diameter of the irrigation hose, the flow rate of the water in the drip irrigation system and the water retention capacity of the soil.
Other points to consider when installing mini valves are as follows;
- The mini valve must be positioned correctly and the plants must be provided with the correct amount of water they need.
- In mini valve installation, attention should be paid to the direction of water flow. In mini valve installation without determining the direction of flow, water flow cannot be done correctly and irrigation efficiency decreases.
- The appropriate mini valve selection should be made by paying attention to the diameter of the pipes in the drip irrigation system.
- The mini valve model should be preferred, taking into account the pressure of the water in the system.
- It must be ensured that the mini valve is leak-proof.
- Periodic maintenance of installed mini valves is required. Faulty or clogged mini valves should be cleaned and replaced if necessary.