Watering Systems Using Hdpe Pipe

Suppliers of water for animals or plants are always on the look out for a more efficient watering system. Whether you are providing water for pasture land, a vinyard, oasis, orchid, a greenhouse, or just your own lawn or garden, investing in a modern day watering system is a wise business decision. In a typical modern watering system, rain and ground water is collected by a system of dams or dugouts and sent by gravity, or pump to a local distribution system. Oxford Plastics manufacturers hdpe distribution pipe for watering systems of all kinds. We take special pride in meeting the needs of livestock producers looking for innovative ways to guarantee and improve their pasture water supply.

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How HDPE Watering Systems Work
In a typical watering system the water is distributed from a nearby water source, i.e., dugout or stream, to outlets where ever animals are grazing or plants are growing. The water is fed into the pipeline mainly by electrical powered pumps, reaching any spot on the facility or land up to five kilometers away. Because many plant or animal watering distribution systems require electricity, the system should be set up near an electrical grid, and, if possible, close to the destination of the water. Most will producers will set their systems up using either a dugout or well, providing the source is sustainable. By taking water from the source instead of allowing the animals to access it directly, producers are also better able to maintain its quality, while utilizing the entire supply more effectively.

Applications
Using hdpe pipe in a pipeline system preserves the water supply in several ways. It prevents contamination of the water supply by preventing animals from entering the water supply, usually some sort of dugout or reservoir. It also reduces waste by making sure that the water is distributed efficiently and effectively to the animal or plant population. Our hdpe pipe has been used in a wide range of watering systems including but not limited to oasis, gravity, dairy, orchids, greenhouse, dog kennel, wildlife, lawn and automatic plant watering systems.

In a typical watering system for animals, producers are constantly dealing with the problem of the animals invading the water supply, usually a dugout or reservoir of some kind. In a livestock or pasture water system, for example, producers are able to get good quality water out to their animals while enabling them to fence off their dugout extending the life of their dugout. There's no reason why a dugout, pond or stream shouldn't last 20-25 years if cattle are excluded from it by simply fencing it off, grassing it, or implementing some other kind of water management practice.

Greenhouse Watering Systems
Bad watering practices kills more plants than anything else and causes more problems than bad ventilation. There are many different ways of supplying water to the plants in a greenhouse or to an orchard. Self-watering trays, seep hoses and misting units are just a few examples. To avoid overwatering or underwatering, many greenhouse and orchard owners install automatic plant watering systems using hdpe pipe. Drip and overhead spray systems use expensive computer and electronic timing devices which will automatically water when a plant requires it. These automatic plant watering systems will not only save you time and money, but they will improve the health of your plants and reduce the number of plants killed.

Livestock Watering Systems
A livestock water system is becoming a very popular way of watering cattle and other farm animals. Its economical benefits, long life expectancy, versatility, simplicity, and water quality benefits make these systems much more appealing than your basic dugout system. A clean and unlimited water supply will increase beef cow and dairy production while increasing your profits. While most producers spend a most of their money on good herd genetics and providing proper forage, very few consider the importance of good water quality. Many livestock producers use ponds, streams or dugouts as a watering source. Even though these sources of water appear to offer an adequate supply of fresh water, the reality is that it is costing them more through lost production due to poor water quality. Fencing your pond, dugout or stream and installing a watering system will not only reduce the negative impacts of poor water quality on your cattle, it should protect your water supply for years to come. With a good fence and reliable pipeline system you will also spend less time monitoring your animals and more time on improving their health and well being.

A pasture pipeline system is a watering system that runs either above or up to 12 inches below the ground. It can provide water to areas of your farm that are not close to your water source. If you have pasture land across the road and you have spent a lot of time and money developing a well or a dugout, a pasture pipeline allows you to run water through a culvert to that land.

Protecting your water source is a major concern for any livestock producer. Keeping your dugouts clear is difficult if the cows are always going in and creating a mud pit. Waste and manure in the water is also a source of bacteria and germs which can cause a loss of production and disease. Providing drinking water in a manner that prevents them from standing in it can reduce the loss of production and lower the risk of disease. A pasture watering system can also help you reduce soil erosion. Getting the cattle out of streams also allows vegetation to grow back on the stream banks where it has been trampled on. As the vegetation grows, it will hold your soil in place reducing erosion. Thicker vegetation will mean more filtering capacity to remove sediment from run off, lower flood velocities, less wildlife on the bank and a better environment for the fish in the stream or river.

Selecting the Pipeline Material
Watering systems are made from weather-resistant low or high density polyethylene pipe, though preference is usually given to high density polyethylene which has an estimated lifespan of 25 years or more. The difference between the two types of material lies is in their installation: low density pipe should be installed using an open-trench method; high density line can be ploughed in, saving the producer time and money. Consider the following points before making your decision.

1. Burying a watering system increases its life span as animals are not able to trample or chew on it. At the same time, if you have to leave the pipe on top of the ground, try placing it along the fence line as this will decrease the chances of the animals damaging it.

2. The advantage of an above ground system is that any leaks can be spotted more easily than with buried lines. This is not as big an issue with hdpe pipe since you can join the pipe using butt fusion making it virtually leak free.

3. The disadvantages of above ground pipe is that the water will be hot and there is a risk of damage to the pipe from trampling by livestock or damage from vehicles or skidoos driving over them. In some provinces or states, funding is only provided for buried lines.

4. UV Protection: Unlike low density lines, high density is UV protected and can be left above ground without sustaining environmental damage.

5. Joinery: Low density joints are brought together with clamps and plastic inserts, where high density is either butt-fused (heat) together or joined with compression couplings. Butt fusion creates a stronger bond, though compression couplings and fittings are quicker to install. Both methods, when done correctly, are virtually leak-proof.