University of California
Maintenance of Microirrigation Systems
Routine maintenance tasks
While preventing emitter clogging is often the most difficult maintenance task for microirrigation, there are other routine maintenance tasks. Click on the subject for more information.
Leaks
Clogged emission devices
Flushing: manual & self-flushing end caps
Filters: cleaning & maintenance
Checking pressure-regulating valves
Pressure gauges
Flow meters