Vanden Bussche Irrigation

What Is Automation in Irrigation? “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” – Benjamin Franklin Automatic irrigation uses devices, such as controls and sensors, to turn water flow on and off and adjust the flow rate without owner or operator intervention. There are numerous applications across multiple industries and property types, including: Agriculture  Commercial and Residential Landscaping Golf Courses  Campuses HOAs And many more   Vanden Bussche Irrigation offers  automatic irrigation supplies , including weather-based and soil-based controllers. Keep reading our FAQs on automation and controls for irrigation for a fuller understanding of these important systems. How Does an Automatic Irrigation System Work? The components of an automatic irrigation system include sensors that control essential system functions, such as start, stop, and water flow. The control module consists of an electrical controller attached to valves that are buried in the ground...

  Why Install a Drip Irrigation System?  In 2020, Canadian agricultural producers required nearly  2 billion cubic metres of water  to irrigate crops.  Finding the most efficient way to irrigate weighs on the minds of those in industries heavily dependent on irrigation, including golf courses, agricultural operations, and landscaping. While there are three types of irrigation — surface, sprinkler, and drip — drip irrigation stands out for its ability to conserve water and deliver it directly to the root system.   Correctly installed drip irrigation systems minimize runoff and evaporation, which waste water. As a result, you can save up to 50% of the water required by other irrigation systems. Further, these systems emit water directly where the plant needs it the most, at its thirsty root zone. As a point of comparison, sprinklers distribute water randomly, so, much of it is lost to evaporation. By sending water directly to the root system, you reduce the r...