Drip or slit tape - which is better

One of the popular systems for soil irrigation used in gardening are drip tapes. This is a thin-walled polyethylene tube, inside which there is a hose (diameter may vary) with emitters. Liquid from the emitters and slits is introduced directly under the root due to strong pressure within the system. The operating frequency can also vary, for example 0.8 L/h, 1 L/h, 1.6 L/h.

The feature and advantage of using a drip tape is its versatility. Such irrigation can be set up absolutely for any plant. Landscape features also will not be a problem for laying the tape, making it even more attractive.

The pricing on Vse.ua depends on the type of product. The most popular are slit and emitter.

The construction of the slit model is the same polyethylene tape, along the entire length of which, using a laser, holes are created. Through them, the water being supplied will seep into the soil. The construction also includes a labyrinth to slow down the water flow and reduce the pressure under which it is delivered. This type is chosen for its simple installation, efficiency, and reliability. However, since the system does not have water filtration, small holes and slits become clogged over time. Because of this, users of slit drip tape must carefully monitor the cleanliness of the liquid. Installing a special filter can be a solution.

In the construction of the emitter tape, emitters (drip emitters) are installed along the entire perimeter. The pressure inside such emitters is also regulated using an internal labyrinth. This method allows creating a self-cleaning turbulent water flow, which independently removes various impurities. The construction acts as a self-maintaining preventive measure against clogging and scaling.

The emitter tape has its own classification: compensated and uncompensated. In the first variant, the water pressure will be affected by the slope of the area where the system is used, as well as the length of the line. These characteristics must be considered when designing the irrigation system. It is cheaper than compensated, but still more expensive than slit, of course, if you do not consider the purchase of a filter. Therefore, buying a slit drip tape is not always truly more cost-effective. The price of drip irrigation equipment depends on the type of agricultural crop, soil type, planting scheme, and daily irrigation norm.