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Alternating Current (AC) #
Alternating current describes the flow of charge that changes direction periodically. As a result, the…
Anti-Siphon Valve #
An Anti-Siphon Valve, usually plastic or brass, is used to control the flow of water…
Automatic Control Valve #
Used in conjunction with an irrigation Controller, an Automatic Control Valve is a convenient, economical…
Check Valve #
A Check Valve is a small device allowing water to flow in one direction only….
Controller #
Also known as a Timer, the Controller is the part of an automatic sprinkler system…
Direct current (DC) #
Direct current is a bit easier to understand than alternating current. Rather than oscillating back…
Distribution Uniformity #
A measure of how evenly water is being applied across a field during irrigation, typically…
Drip Irrigation #
Drip Irrigation is the most efficient water and nutrient delivery system for growing crops. It…
Evapotranspiration #
The process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation…
