T E C H L I N E A S ™ D E S I G N G U I D E
NETAFIM @[email protected]
21/12/2009
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WHAT IS TECHLINE AS™?
Techline AS
TM
is an integrated dripperline (brown poly pipe with drippers moulded in to it at set
spacing’s from the factory) manufactured in Australia by Netafim Australia. Conventional
dripperlines usually feature either a Non Pressure Compensating (Non PC) dripper (used on flat
ground) or Pressure Compensating (PC) drippers (used on both flat and sloping ground).
Techline AS
TM
features the special Netafim DripNet AS
TM
dripper which is a Pressure
Compensated (PC) self regulating dripper that also has a unique Anti-siphon mechanism that
prevents “suck-back”.
What is Suck-Back?
Suck-back occurs when a dripperline stops watering and water drains out of dripperline and
creates a vacuum inside the tube. The vacuum inside the dripperline can draw contaminated
water, dirt or debris back into the dripper and cause possible drip blockage or damage.
The Anti-siphon mechanism closes off when a vacuum forms inside the dripperline preventing
any suck back into the dripper or dripperline. Anti-siphon mechanism offers unsurpassed
protection for all drip systems in under mulch and sub-surface installations.
TECHLINE AS™ FEATURES:
Anti-siphon mechanism – prevents contaminants from being drawn inside the dripper
when a vacuum forms inside the dripperline at shut off.
Self-compensating & self flushing dripper mechanism – ensures that the dripper
discharges at a uniform rate and remains clean.
Unique TurboNet™ regulating water passage – increases turbulent flow through the
dripper ensuring that suspended solids in the water remain suspended.
Large centrally mounted drip inlet filter – prevents sediment entering the drip inlet
Mechanical root barrier – coupled with a Netafim Techfilter offers the best protection
against root intrusion in sub-surface drip systems.
UV resistant dripperline – designed for trouble free operation.
7 year warranty – pro rata
(Conditions apply)
Compatible with standard 13mm fittings.
