When to Use Pressure Compensating Emitters?

Pressure Compensating vs.
Very long runs of tubing at or above the gallon per hour capacity for that tubing size and/or changes in elevation. If your system is using long runs of tubing or is installed over terrain that has elevation changes, then we recommend a pressure compensating drip emitter.

What is the benefit of pressure compensating emitters?

PC emitters deliver a precise amount of water regardless of changes in pressure due to long rows or changes in terrain. They can simplify the designing of a system and greatly reduce maintenance since they rarely get plugged.

What are compensating emitters?

Pressure Compensating, or PC, is a term used to describe an emitter that maintains the same output at varying water inlet pressures. Therefore, PC drip emitters compensate for uneven terrain, length of supply tube and varying inlet flows.

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