instal the new version for ipod Farmside

#INSTAL THE NEW VERSION FOR IPOD FARMSIDE FULL#

The Watts dairy conversion project has run smoothly, due to close involvement by all parties including the WaterForce design team and installation and contracting crews. For the Corbins, this will minimize potential blockages to the pipelines and the small IRRIPOD sprinkler nozzles, ensuring trouble-free operation of their effluent system. WaterForce has designed a three stage filtration system and incorporated an industrial grade AMIAD SAF Automatic Self Cleaning filter, which operates before the liquid is piped off to the IRRIPOD effluent sprinkler system. At the end of each shift, the sets of pods are moved to the next location while the next group is put into operation.įor their effluent management, the Watts have selected a two-pond system, sized for a one-month storage capacity as per council regulations. A total of 330 IRRIPODS are run in three, eight-hour irrigation shifts. The IRRIPOD system has been supplied with an IRRIPOD ATV tow trailer, which enables the IRRPOD line to be caught, relocated and released without the farmer having to leave their vehicle. The SENNINGER sprinklers are a high quality, highly uniform plastic impact sprinkler designed for irrigation and effluent disposal in pod systems. SENNINGER sprinklers were selected for the IRRIPOD system. A pipeline is run from the hydrants, onto which the pods are connected.

In the installation, IRRIPOD hydrants were located over the irrigation area. Careful design is the key to a successful IRRIPOD system. The IRRIPOD layout was designed by Richard Koorey, WaterForce’s Senior Design Engineer. Being a flexible, low-pressure application system, the IRRIPOD was an ideal solution for the Watts farm operation. The IRRIPOD sprinkler shift system was selected for both irrigation and effluent disposal. Approximately 25ha of the irrigation area is also used for effluent disposal. The irrigation system was installed to cover the 70ha area of the farm suitable for irrigation. Approximately 30km of pipeline was laid throughout the farm to connect pumps, tanks, troughs and irrigation services. A total of eight tanks provides two days backup water supply, should anything go wrong with the single water supply. Four 30,000-litre water tanks store the bore water. Variable speed drive controls were provided for efficiency and to prolong bore and motor life. The water supply for the farm comes from a single bore with an existing submersible pump. Everything is recorded on the IRRICAD design software, making future expansion and changes to the system through to locating services buried in ground a breeze - thanks to modern GPS locating equipment. The Watts requirements included cost effective installation, future proof and provision for sufficient back up services.

#INSTAL THE NEW VERSION FOR IPOD FARMSIDE FULL#

The design process began with a full GPS survey of the site by WaterForce, which was then imported into IRRICAD software. WaterForce’s specialist design team worked closely with the Watts family prior to work commencing to achieve excellent results in design and layout of services.

The Watts farm is mostly hill country, which presented challenges in design over flatter farming platforms. The conversion presented an ideal opportunity for a fresh approach to the entire farm infrastructure.

When the Watts family decided to convert their 200ha sheep and dry stock farm to Dairy they went to WaterForce for their water needs.

Instal the new version for ipod Farmside