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Senninger: improving irrigation efficiency

ABOUT SENNINGER

As a member of the Hunter Industries family of companies, Senninger Irrigation is a leading designer and manufacturer of quality irrigation solutions for agricultural, horticultural, and industrial applications. With over 58 years of experience in more than 50 countries worldwide, Senninger is one of the most trusted names in the irrigation industry. Products are manufactured in the USA, ensuring the highest quality standards are adhered to. Products undergo repeated, rigorous testing in the field and in our facilities before they make it to shelves. These testing procedures and attention to detail mean that our customers can count on the consistency and quality they demand of all our products.

IMPROVING IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY WITH LOW-PRESSURE WOBBLER® SPRINKLERS

Some of the water systems that prove most beneficial worldwide are those with low-pressure sprinklers and pressure regulators. They provide significant savings in energy and water costs and, in many cases, can improve crop quality and increase yields. These benefits explain why low-pressure irrigation systems have gained popularity among farmers challenged by low water availability, high energy costs, and the growing need to produce more food and fibre. Senninger Wobbler sprinklers are among the low-pressure sprinklers that irrigators across the globe have used to get the most out of their irrigation systems. Many growers have been changing high-pressure sprinklers to use Senninger heads and pressure regulators and are getting multiple returns.

HOW WOBBLER SPRINKLERS CAN HELP

Wobbler technology has proved to be one of the most effective irrigation solutions for pivot and solid set installations. Senninger Wobbler sprinklers are designed for low pressure operation (10 psi or 0.41 bar), which lowers total pumping costs by reducing horsepower requirements and energy consumption. Energy savings vary depending on the specific irrigation system, hours of operation, flow, and pressure used. Still, farmers can expect to see energy savings of about 50 percent with the low-pressure Wobbler sprinklers. Wobbler sprinklers instantly and uniformly cover their entire wetted diameter thanks to a unique off-centre rotary motion of grooved deflectors. This technology helps maintain the integrity of the sprinkler’s application pattern against wind-drift and evaporation. Wobbler sprinklers apply a 360-degree wetted pattern over a larger area to reduce the instantaneous application rate. Their lower application intensity onto the soil helps maintain the soil’s infiltration capabilities to minimise soil compaction and runoff.