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The Family drip system, developed by Netafim Irrigation Equipment and Drip Systems company in Israel, is a low-pressure system intended for a family plot. Similar to the drip systems discussed above, no central pressurized water system or power source is required, and the technical level is such that it is easy to understand. The drip tube is made from heavy-duty polyethylene pipes (inside diameter 6 mm, outside diameter 8 mm) for low-pressure performance giving a drip emitter flow rate of 0.65 l/h at 1 m pressure. The drip outlets are spaced at 30 cm.
Six examples are presented: the KARI drum system from Kenya, the Waggon Wheel system from South Africa, the Family, Plastro and Micro-Tal systems from Israel, and the IDE drum used in India.
===Suitable conditions===
This system has been used in Israel and China. Plans are under way to make it available in many countries of the world through the Netafim distribution network of companies.
===Construction, operations and maintenance===
The standard drum kit system comprises a drum, control valve, a manifold and drip lines. The drum should be filled with the valve in the closed position. To irrigate it is important to open the valve fully. This allows the water to be distributed quickly through the drip lines and allows for good water distribution.
# Level the plots and install the irrigation system as per instructions.
===Costs===
In Kenya you can obtain further information or buy a complete system to irrigate 500 m2 (for US$ 470) from [http://www.amirankenya.com/ Amiran (K) Limited.]
===Acknowledgements===
* Sijali, Isaya V. [http://www.samsamwater.com/library.php?serie=RELMA%20Technical%20Handbook%20Series DRIP IRRIGATION: Options for smallholder farmers in eastern and southern Africa.] RELMA, 2001.
