Solid brass pitot tube is ideal with pressure gauge to measure water pressure at discharge points to achieve a highly uniform irrigation system.
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Troubleshooting pressure problems in an irrigation system? The pitot tube can help as utilize this small, effective and easy tool to measure the velocity of moving water.
Attach a pitot tube to a pressure gauge.
Hold the tip of the pitot tube into the sprinkler’s stream. Hold it at a distance equal to half the diameter of the nozzle..
Avoid inserting the tip of the pitot tube into the bore of the nozzle, as this will skew your measurements. .
A word of warning: Using the pitot tube can get wet and messy. Have a towel handy in case you get sprayed.