Driptech Micro-Irrigation Kit

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$250.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Driptech InstaKit systems are distributed by The Global Green Company Limited.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Mnyunyizi Drip Irrigation Kit, Jain Drip Kit with Solar Pump, and EOS International Drip Irrigation.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The product is manufactured in local production facilities.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Users can buy this product by contacting the manufacturer directly or can get it from partners like Godrej.

Distributions to Date Status

400 as of 2014

Design Specifications

The Driptech Instakit includes drip tape, takeoff valves, rubber grommets, a filter, and a hand drill tool. Additional materials necessary include PVC pipe (40, 50 or 63mm diameters), PVC fittings, and connection to a water pump or water tank. The system is comprised of a head unit that is connected to the water source and the sub-unit, which is the water transport system. The lateral rolls are the 'at-the-plant' water distributors. The head unit controls pressure as well as filtration. The Driptech system uses a mesh-type screen filter, which allows farmers to clean it by flushing it with water. The sub-unit delivers water to the drip tape lateral rolls.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Driptech staff and local dealers can provide technical support.

Replacement Components

The Laser Drip, Laser Spray, DT-Thinwall, DT-Dripline, DT-Polytube, and DT-J Dripper can be purchased separately.

Lifecycle

3-5 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer The Global Green Company Limited that the InstaKit works with pumps and gravity pressure, is simple and quick to install, is easy to operate and maintain, and is low cost.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

No known safety hazards are related to this product.

Complementary Technical Systems

The InstaKit requires a mainline, a water source, and an irrigation pump or gravity-powered water source.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Other Information

• Driptech is owned by Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.
• Press release by the Global Green Company Limited Godrej 2011 press release
• Driptech Instakit Specifications
• Driptech staff and local dealers
• Manufacturer contact
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