Capillary Irrigation Systems Just what are they?

Let me introduce myself.  I own a small company call Sustainable Engineering Solutions.  We sell a capillary irrigation system.  Some other people sell a system that they call capillary but this system us a true capillary system.  What I mean by that is that it utilizes a capillary fiber to distribute water below the surface.  Some other systems tend to use point sources and distribute water at the surface and let the capillary action of the soil distribute it.  Our product is different in that it utilizes a capillary fiber to distribute the water to the soil and directly to the root system of the plants.  This product uses about 40 to 50 percent less water the first year installed then after 3 years will utilize about 70 to 80% less water because at that point it has drawn the roots down deep where the plants become way more drought tolerant.  Some people try to bury drip irrigation lines below the surface without the capillary fiber and what you end up with is point sources emitting water under the surface.  You have area’s around the emission point where water pools and causes an oxygen free environment that is not healthy for root growth and promotes fine fungus prone root systems.  The capillary irrigation system maintains a perfect oxygen water mixture in the soil allowing for very healthy root systems.   The turf industry is convinced that the turf needs constant aeration because of compaction issues.  Our soil scientists in
Australia have found that if the field is irrigated with sprinklers the very surface becomes compacted mostly because of traffic on saturated soils.  The converse is true with our capillary sub surface system.  The roots penetrate down deep into the soil, the surface stays dry and no such compaction occurs.  Aeration is virtually eliminated in these situations.  Thus global warming issues are even addressed.   You use 50% less energy to pump the water, you use 100% less energy for aeration and you have a much greener and richer turf area.  How can you loose?   Anyhow if anyone wants to find out more about this great new product go to www.kisssusa.com or you can comment on this blog and ask questions, I would be glad to answer them.Bruce Hayes,President, Sustainable Engineering Solutions, LLC

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