The Pressure Loss is Too High in Your Drip Control Valve or Drip Kit Valve
Issue
The pressure loss is excessively high in a drip control valve or drip kit valve you're using in your project.
Cause
You might have a flow that is too high for that particular model of drip control valve.
Solution
Make sure you understand the drip control valve model you selected. Take care to set the correct design pressure to work with that valve. Then make sure you're referencing the charts to see that your flows do not exceed the flow rate that is allowed for that valve.
If you still have excessive pressure loss, try selecting a different manufacturer. While all drip control valves will show a relatively high pressure loss, some might be less than others, so it's a good idea to explore.
Need direct assistance? Contact the manufacturer.
If you're having trouble with a particular manufacturer's valve, consider contacting the manufacturer directly. For example, if you're having issue with the values when using a Hunter dripkit valve, we recommend reaching out to Hunter directly. In fact, Bryce Carnehl of Hunter has provided his email address for our clients to contact him with any issues with Hunter equipment:
Other important considerations:
- Drip control valves are based on the flow through the valve – not the design pressure.
- Pressure losses vary between manufacturer models based on the pressure regulation and filtration device – not the type of valve used. To minimize pressure losses in your design, we highly recommend researching products before specifying them.
- If you're concerned about the lack of pressure available in your design, it could be that you don't need the drip kit with regulator. You may be able to use the standard valve that has lower pressure losses and combine it with a filtration device. We recommend reaching out to your manufacturer rep to discuss these options.
Contact
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