Precisely deliver water to plants
without the fear of clogged lines
thanks to the consistent
performance of GritXβ’
self- ushing emitter technology.
Deliver water to plants and not
the areas between them with
customizable GritX emitter spacing that saves water and energy.
Improve irrigation eο¬ciency with GritX Dual Seal Valve Technology that oο¬ers a built-in check valve featuring anti-drain and anti-siphon functionality.
Prevent root intrusion in yourΒ subsurface drip irrigation withΒ Copper Shieldβ’ Technology thatΒ inhibits roots from growing into theΒ emitter.
We spent the day with @ikeuracafesespeciais and @proirriga at Fazenda Santa Barbara in Monte Carmelo, Brazil discussing the importance of drip irrigation for coffee in this region. βοΈ Our host @reginaakabossi treated us to her specialty roast prepared several different ways and we could not get enough! We made sure to check out their installation of π Flex PC Dripline and it was π― ππ½π
βοΈ We may have found Ikeura Coffee at the local bakery and bought them all because it was THAT great!!!
Thank You Akabossi Family πβοΈππ½
Here we are in Brazil π§π· with @fortalezacafe.consultoria talking about the importance of irrigation to grow coffee in this region of Brazil.
βοΈ This producer has been using a NEW Rain Bird drip innovation product called Flex PC.
π§ Flex PC features a 1-piece pressure compensating, flexible emitter with a thinner wall vs traditional Heavywall Dripline.
The team is happy with the product and uniformity of irrigation and fertigation. π
GritX Dripline x Cherries π
π§ Working on a new cherry project? Our GritX Pressure Compensating Dripline and LFX Sprinklers are a great solution. GritX dripline provides primary irrigation while LFX Sprinklers help with irrigation catch up as needed, but most importantly – climate control to protect this delicate fruit during weather events.
π Interested in learning more about this design? Give us a call. βοΈ We`re here for you!
GritX x Apples ππ
Looking for an excellent trellis irrigation system? GritX is a great choice.
Pssst – Any Rain Bird dripline can be ordered with vine clips pre-installed which can decrease labor time and expense. (Even on big reels)
Need help with your trellis design and build out? βοΈ Hit us up – we got a guy that can do it all.
LF Sprinklers x Pineapple π
π This installation is located in Tocantins, Brazil
π While planting season in Brazil does not begin until fall, Costa Rica plants year round to ensure a steady supply of fruit
π Costa Rica is the leading exporter of pineapples and supplies almost all the pineapples we eat in the United States
GritX Dripline x Cherries π
Itβs almost cherry season β₯οΈπ
π More cherry projects means more tasty cherries and we wonβt say no to that π
π¦ LFX Sprinklers make a great partner to GritX Dripline providing much needed climate control (or irrigation catch up if you need it)
LF1200 x Banana π
π¦ Another excellent option for Banana irrigation is our LF Sprinkler. This durable impact sprinkler can stand up to any and all types of traffic or field conditions.
π¦ Note our patented Rain Curtain Technology – unique to Rain Bird sprinklers
π Our LF bodies can incorporate anti-theft screws to ensure they stay in place. This is an easy add on with every order.
π²π½ This particular installation is located in Chiapas, Mexico
Happy Birthday Orton Englehart ππ
Today we celebrate Orton, a humble citrus farmer π from Glendora, California.
Looking for a way to increase production by distributing water more uniformly to his trees, he changed the irrigation industry forever.
π· Orton as a young man
π· Impact sprinklers in an orchard
π· Orton`s page in the Glendora Citrus Association Ledger
π· An early prototype of a pop up sprinkler in Orton`s Shed at Centennial Heritage Park
π· Orton Englehart
π· Orton`s Patent for the horizontal impact arm sprinkler
π· Historic Landmark marker from The American Society of Agricultural Engineers located at Orton`s Shed at Centennial Heritage Park
