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If difficulties occur when installing or maintaining a LEIT-2 system, please review this online LEIT Troubleshooting Guide. It contains useful information designed to help identify the specific cause, as well as step-by-step instructions that may help to correct the problem.

14 December, 2019

If difficulties occur when installing or maintaining a LEIT 4000, X, or XRC system, please review this online LEIT Troubleshooting Guide. It contains useful information designed to help identify the specific cause, as well as step-by-step instructions that may help to correct the problem.

14 December, 2019

Over the past several years, micro-irrigation manufacturers have been quite busy producing new low volume irrigation products and improving on the extensive array of existing products available to the home gardener.

14 December, 2019

Reviewing and upgrading your irrigation system can lead to better uniformity, resulting in water savings and a flourishing garden.

14 December, 2019

This is a suggestion for using a drip system in a garden or for long line along a fence with flowers, shrubs, groundcover and trees. This recommendation can be used on medium to heavy soil.

14 December, 2019

For vegetable garden we suggest the following two options: Option 1: Drip line with 1 GPH dripper every 18". This system can last for 7-10 years Option 2: Drip tape with drippers every 12". This system can last for 3-5 years

14 December, 2019

Our suggestion is to use a combination of drip 1/4" soaker line or misters for large containers and individual drippers for the smaller pots.

14 December, 2019

DIG's LEIT-2ET, ambient light (solar) powered irrigation system and EXCEL™ Dripline has been implemented in the new design of a "zero carbon building" for the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council (CIC).

14 December, 2019

While it is true that drought conditions can and do contribute to regional water shortages, there is little doubt that, (in many parts of the country), even several consecutive seasons of higher than normal rainfall will not result in the easing or repeal of government imposed water use ordinances.

14 December, 2019

Selecting the correct size and type of filter for a low-volume system is a critical decision that should be made with forethought and begins by acquiring some knowledge of the quality of the water that is being supplied. It’s essential to know what the primary contaminants are in the water supply so the correct type of filter can be selected.

14 December, 2019

In public landscapes, commercial/industrial parks, high traffic zones and/or places where vandalism is prevalent, in order to achieve long-term success, it is imperative that the appropriate irrigation products are selected, and that they are installed in the correct manner.

14 December, 2019

With a heavy heart, DIG announces the passing of Rick Heenan, National Sales Manager, Commercial Products. Just months after his retirement in June, Rick passed away on September 19th after a sudden and brave bout with cancer.

14 December, 2019

When maintaining, repairing, and/or installing drip/low-volume irrigation systems, there is a good chance the technician will be dealing with polyethylene supply tubing of some type and size.

14 December, 2019

Any discussion of watering schedules for landscape drip irrigation systems should begin on site with an appraisal of the soil type.

14 December, 2019

Drip/low volume irrigation systems operate at much lower pressures than sprinkler systems, and so a pressure regulator is usually required to bring the dynamic pressure down to an acceptable range, normally between 15 and 35 psi.

14 December, 2019

On-line, single outlet, point- source emitters, (once available in only a few non-pressure compensating types) are now produced by many...

14 December, 2019

Like many products in the current commercial drip irrigation market place, low-volume micro-sprinklers were first developed for use in the agricultural industry, where wholesale growers, nurseries, and tree farmers have utilized them with much success for many years.

14 December, 2019

Drip/low-volume irrigation system maintenance is more necessary, time consuming, and involved than maintenance of conventional sprinkler systems. The primary reasons...

14 December, 2019

Nearly all species of ornamental, specimen and fruit/nut bearing trees, at any stage of growth, will benefit from irrigation applied through a drip or low-volume irrigation system.

14 December, 2019

The benefits of utilizing in-line emitter tubing, a.k.a. landscape dripperline, are numerous and well known.

14 December, 2019

When freezing weather is anticipated, simply turn off your main water supply to the irrigation system and make sure that the backflow device, valves, filter, pressure regulator, pipe, sprinklers, drip hose, and drippers are free of water.

14 December, 2019

There is nothing that stands out as more American than a well-manicured lawn and home garden. In fact, I have fond, youthful memories of helping my Grandpa Joe tend his crops.

14 December, 2019

It may still be cold outside and plenty wet but on Feb. 2nd, when that old groundhog Phil back in Gobblers Knob came out of his winter home, he cast no shadow. And "when there is no shadow cast, an early spring is the forecast"!

14 December, 2019

By Stuart Spaulding, CLIA. No, it's not a parking meter. DIG's LEIT Control System can be programmed to operate up to 28 valves, spanning an area of over one mile with up to 12 independent water schedules per valve.

14 May, 2018