The TOP concept is designed for first time installations or retrofitting an existing sprinkler riser into an efficient 12-outlet drip irrigation system. The TOP concept utilizes unique self-cleaning, pressure compensating emitters enabling long runs with even water distribution from all outlets.
| Performance total flow rate per drip head | ||||
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| Number of drip heads |
Flow Rate in GPM | |||
| 0.6 Black | 1 Red | 2.2 Green | 3.3 Purple | |
| 1 | 0.12 | 0.2 | 0.44 | 0.66 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 1 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| 10 | 1.2 | 2 | 4.4 | 6.6 |
| 15 | 1.8 | 3 | 6.6 | 9.9 |
| 20 | 2.4 | 4 | 8.8 | 13.2 |
| 25 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16.5 |
| 30 | 3.6 | 6 | 13.2 | |
| 35 | 4.2 | 7 | 15.4 | |
| 40 | 4.8 | 8 | ||
| 45 | 5.4 | 9 | ||
| 50 | 6 | 10 | ||
| Emitter Conditions During Self Flushing Mode |
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![]() 0-3 PSI |
![]() 3-8 PSI |
![]() 8-80 PSI |
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The TOP concept consists of self-cleaning pressure compensating emitters. Their ability to compensate for pressure fluctuations between 8-80 PSI is achieved through the utilization of a silicone diaphragm and the water passage design. The self flushing function works between 0-8 PSI, and is achieved as follows:
At 0-3 PSI the flow is relatively high and the emitter is in flushing mode while the diaphragm is completely open. As the pressure increases between 3-8 PSI, the diaphragm slowly begins to close. Flow is still high, but steadily decreasing. The diaphragm is closed between 8-80 PSI, and the flow is constant. Opening and closing the system will bring the TOP to a flushing mode. |
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| FLOW RATE VS. PRESSURE |
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