Plastro system

Layout of Plastro system. Drawing: RELMA.

The Plastro system was developed in Israel as a low-pressure drip irrigation system with high water efficiency, clogging resistance and durability. For further information contact Plastro GVAT in Israel, or ATIF (K) Limited.

Construction, operations and maintenance

System components

• 920-litre plastic water tank
• Screen filter (120 mesh)
• Control valve
• 24 m x 32 mm PE pipe
• 2 x 32 mm bends
• 2 x 32 mm equal tees
• 16 dripline start connectors
• 16 dripline end closures
• 600 m standard 16 mm drip tube.

Reference manuals, videos, links

• Plastro Gvat.

Acknowledgements

• Sijali, Isaya V. DRIP IRRIGATION: Options for smallholder farmers in eastern and southern Africa. RELMA, 2001.