Catalog: Irrometer Model R | |
| ® model r sr closure large cap for easy operation and better control cap removed when filling reservoir submerged valve gives a positive leakproof seal servicing is instantaneous a twist of the wrist reservoir holds a reserve supply of fluid sufficient for several irrigation cycles under average operating conditions unscrewing cap part way releases air and fills tube this is to replace fluid lost by action of drying soil pat 2878671 all solvent welded joints are permanently leakproof ceramic tip has many times the strength of conventional tips it is more porous to give quick response to variations ... | |
| irrometer lengths and placement depths the following are suggested placement depths for various crops based on deep well drained soils instruments may be angled or set more shallowly in lighter or shallow soil with drip/micro irrigation 12 24 depths are recommended with an added 36 depth on deeper rooted crops shallow instrument inches deep instrument inches for extra depth set at inches shallow instrument inches deep instrument inches for extra depth set at inches crop crop alfalfa 18-24 36-48 60-70 almonds 24 48 72 apples 20 40 60 apricots 24 48 72 artichokes 18 36 asparagus 18-24 ... | |
