Comparative Analysis

A recent study comparing the crop yield of apple orchards using four different irrigation methods found that the Subsurface porous irrigation method had a 143% higher yield than the aspiration method and 58% higher than the regular drip tube method.
Irrigation System Amount of Water Used (m3) Product Received (100 Kg) Water Efficiency (Kg/m3) Efficiency Gain of Porous Hose (%)
Subsurface Porous Hose 3096 543 17.5
Drip 4132 458 11.1 58%
Sprinklers 5427 391 7.2 143%
Furrow Irrigation 7255 365 5.0 250%

ISTECH Exu™ Hose

Advantages

  • Provides water savings of up to 80%
  • Up to 40% crop increase
  • Provides up to 50% fertilizer savings
  • Up to 80% reduction in weeds thanks to the dryness of the soil surface
  • Thanks to the dryness of the soil surface, plant pests are eliminated, thus organic product production is ensured.
  • Controlled root irrigation
  • In Subsurface irrigation, there is no need for the removal and repositioning of drip hose, which are needed in above-ground irrigation systems, thus eliminating the need for seasonal labor.
  • Aeration of the soil through the hose
  • Green design based on 100% recycled material

ISTECH Exu™ Hose

Technicial Specifications

  • Inner diameter:16mm Outer Diameter: 20mm
  • Flow rate: 15 litres/meter/hour - This flow rate is valid for 100 mbar.
  • Flow rate varies depending on pressure
  • Recommended use pressure range: 100-500 mbar.
  • The hose also works at high pressure, but at high pressure the flow rate increases significantly.
  • Maximum slab length: 50 m
  • Installation depth: 15-30 cm
  • Soil resistant non-clogging rigid hose body
  • Recommended installation spacing: 70 cm (in flat areas, such as clover in dense cultivation)
  • It is recommended to install the plant at a depth of 10-30 cm according to the root and stem structure of the plant in greenhouses.
  • For trees, it is recommended to install in accordance with the tree's age and trunk structure and leaf projection.

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Exu™ Hose

ISTECH introduced the subsurface porous hose working effectively at low pressure to the market. Unlike its competitors, which require operating pressures ranging from 0.4-0.8 bar, Exu™ hose works under 20 mbar. Thanks to this feature, large areas can be irrigated efficiently without the need for expensive and power-consuming irrigation systems.