Clogs in your Grow Room
Clogs in emitters, feeding lines and drains
One of the biggest challenges growers face with irrigation systems is clogs. Clogs can form from physical particles, chemical precipitates or biological growth, and they can occur in an irrigation system’s lines, emitters or drains. Not only do they prevent the irrigation system from functioning properly, but they can also be detrimental to crop health and yield.
Figure 1Consequences of clogsClogging in is more than a maintenance nuisance. Because clogs reduce the uniformity of water …