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Solid Set Irrigation Calibration:Performing the Calibration |
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Solid Set Irrigation Calibration:Performing the Calibration |
Solid Set Irrigation System Calibration:
It is strongly recommended that irrigation equipment be calibrated each
year. Wear and tear on nozzles, debris in pipes, and changes in pump
abilities can all result in changes in system performance. Literature
(see below) is available to guide livestock producers through the
calibration procedures. Good quality raingauges that can record
differences of 0.01" provide better data than gauges that can only read
to 0.10". For a solid set system, 16 gauges are set up within the area
covered by four sprinkler risers. The irrigation system is then operated
at the usual settings (time, pressure, etc.). Once completed, the amount
of effluent in each gauge is recorded on a worksheet and the calculations
are performed.
NC State calibration literature:
Field Calibration Procedures for Animal Wastewater Application
Equipment: Stationary Sprinkler Irrigation System (AG-553-1)
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