GritX™ SDI Pressure Compensating Dripline
Reliable, durable, high performing subsurface PC dripline
Improve irrigation efficiency and precision with Rain Bird® GritX™ Subsurface Drip Irrigation Pressure Compensating Dripline. Ensure against root intrusion with our reliable, self-flushing GritX SDI Emitter featuring Copper Shield™ technology to inhibit roots from growing into the emitter while the Dual Seal Valve provides added protection of anti-siphon functionality to ensure roots do not follow water back into the emitter outlet.
Features
Copper Shield Technology
- Copper Shield™ Technology stops roots from growing into the emitter
Dual Seal Valve Technology
- Dual Seal Valve provides both anti-drain and anti-siphon benefits
- Provides 3 psi [0.2 bar] of holdback
GritX Technology
- GritX self-flushing emitter ensures consistent and reliable watering
- Market leading Distribution Uniformity, flow rate accuracy, and recovery times
Factory to Farm Guarantee
- Durable, kink free tubing means easy installation and long-lasting performance
- Dual green stripes help identify and orient emitters for installation
- Custom pallets guarantee S5 Dripline arrives in pristine shape and is easy to handle
- Multi-point inspection policy ensures product quality from factory to farm
Specs
Operating Range:
Operating Pressure: 15 - 60 psi (1 - 4 bar)
Opening Pressure: 10 psi (0.7 bar)
Closing Pressure: 3 psi (0.2 bar)
Holdback: 7 feet (2 meters)
Water Temperature: 110°F (43.3°C)
Ambient Temperature: 150°F (65.6°C)
Required Filtration: 120 mesh (125 micron)
Nominal Flow Rates:
0.46gph (1.7lph)
Standard Emitter Spacing:
- Specify any repeating pattern for emitter spacing from 6 to 96 inches
- Irregular patterns are acceptable as long as the pattern repeats
Tubing Dimensions:
- 16 mm with 35mil wall: OD 0.610" (15.5mm), ID 0.540" (13.7mm), wall thickness 0.035"(0.9mm)
- 16 mm with 45mil wall: OD 0.630" (16.0mm), ID 0.540" (13.7mm), wall thickness 0.045"(1.1mm)
- 18 mm: OD 0.709" (18.0mm), ID 0.619" (15.7mm), wall thickness 0.045"(1.1mm)
- 20 mm: OD 0.786" (19.9mm), ID 0.690" (17.5mm), wall thickness 0.048"(1.2mm)
Crop Applications: Walnut Irrigation, Pistachio Irrigation, Almond Irrigation, Pecan Irrigation, Citrus Irrigation, Avocado Irrigation, Vineyard Irrigation, Apple Irrigation, Stonefruit Irrigation, Berry Irrigation, Cherry Irrigation
