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Irrigreen unveils the Smart Drip System with Netafim Drip Line, an intelligent drip irrigation system that brings real-time visibility, sensing and control to garden beds, landscaped areas and other non-turf zones, managed from the same Irrigreen app already used for turf.
Developed in partnership with Netafim, a producer of precision agriculture solutions, the Smart Drip System provides a holistic backyard irrigation solution that can tell when something’s wrong and fix it before water (and money) is wasted.
The limits of traditional drip
Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient ways to water, delivering moisture directly to the root zone while minimizing runoff and evaporation. It has increasingly become the standard in agriculture and drought-prone regions, according to the company. In residential and public spaces, drip is commonly used in garden beds, around hedges and shrubs and for trees and other plantings.
In theory, drip should be simple and efficient. In practice, most systems lack the visibility needed to keep that efficiency intact. If a line leaks, an emitter clogs or pressure is off, no one knows until plants suffer or water bills spike. For homeowners, it can be frustrating and costly. For contractors and landscapers, it turns service calls into reactive, time-consuming work.
Bringing real-time intelligence to drip
At the center of the system is Irrigreen’s new Smart Valve, which serves as the precision control point for the drip line, continuously monitoring water pressure and flow behavior. This real-time awareness enables capabilities not previously available in residential and light commercial drip systems:
- Leak detection: Alerts customers when a drip line rupture or emitter failure occurs
- Clog detection: Identifies blocked emitters that prevent proper watering
- Microsecond pressure modulation: Dynamically adjusts water pressure (up to 50 psi) for optimal delivery
- Runaway watering prevention: Automatically detects abnormal flow events
- Weather-aware automation: Integrates with Irrigreen’s Auto-Water system, adjusting schedules based on sun exposure, plant type and environmental conditions
The Smart Drip System pairs Smart Valve’s real-time control and sensing capabilities with Netafim’s globally trusted drip irrigation components in a purpose-built bundle. This collaboration delivers first-of-its-kind performance, reliability and intelligence for drip, while providing a fully integrated solution easily controlled from the Irrigreen app, according to the company.
Built with contractors in mind
While homeowners see healthier plants and lower water bills, contractors see something just as important; a system that’s easier to install, support and stand behind.
According to Irrigreen, contractors installing and maintaining the Smart Drip System benefit from:
- Faster installs with simplified wiring
- Streamlined service calls thanks to leak and clog detection
- Consistent performance and water pressure-sensing across turf and beds
- Irrigreen’s real-time intelligence and automation paired with Netafim’s proven drip irrigation hardware
- One ecosystem to sell, support and stand behind
Before, contractors were often forced to piece together incomplete systems from multiple vendors. Now they can deliver a fully integrated, precision solution for the entire yard.
“By integrating Netafim’s proven drip technology into the Irrigreen platform, we’re not just solving today’s problems. We’re building a foundation for what comes next. The Smart Drip System, powered by Smart Valve, is the first step toward giving homeowners and contractors one intelligent system for the entire yard,” said Shane Dyer, Irrigreen CEO.
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