Micro-Spray Irrigation

Micro-spray is a cross between surface spray irrigation and drip irrigation. It

has some of the advantages and some of the disadvantages of each type of
irrigation. Like drip irrigation, micro-spray is considered a type of lowpressure irrigation typically operating with pressures between 15 and 30 psi.
It is generally considered low volume with application rates of 5 to 70 gallons
per hour (gph) (18.9 Lph to 264 Lph). Micro-spray typically creates a larger
wetted area then drip irrigation making it well suited for irrigating ground
covers, large flowerbeds and sandy soil.

Micro-spray is delivered through micro tubing to a series of nozzles attached

to risers. These risers may be fixed or designed to pop-up. In either case, it
is easy to see that they are functioning, eliminating the most commonly
voiced complaint about drip irrigation. It provides many of the same
benefits as drip irrigation with a few exceptions:

It is less likely to be exempt from watering restrictions because it puts out a

higher volume of water than drip irrigation
It is subject to evaporative losses and spray pattern disruption in windy
conditions
Higher flow rates make it more susceptible to overwatering and runof
Larger wetted areas may result in more weeds