Drip certainly has its place in irrigation but there are benefits to Wobblers for certain field installations.

In some soils, water does not disburse horizontally. Roots may not be close enough to drip outlets to receive adequate water. For this reason, additional irrigation is sometimes needed at certain stages of plant development.

Wobblers can be used during these stages because they can utilize the same low pressure and flow as drip. Wobblers deliver a gentle rain-like distribution over a large area. This uniform application improves germination and helps promote growth of mature plants encouraging roots to expand throughout moistened soil absorbing nutrients from a broader area. They also help cool the plants and the soil which can help increase plant growth.

There are some distinct advantages to Wobblers including:

  • Filtration is critical with drip systems to prevent clogging of the small orifice of the emitter. The larger nozzle orifice of Wobblers does not require the same filtration as drip systems.
  • Drip systems can cost more with components and installation. Maintenance and frequent replacement can add even more to that cost.
  • Wobblers last longer than drip systems.
  • Wobblers can also be used for fertigation.

Senninger introduced Wobbler technology in 1980. There are several models to choose from: mini-Wobblers, Wobblers, Xcel-Wobblers. For more information about Wobblers visit www.senninger.com