Smart Irrigation

What Is Irrigation Flow Rate?

Irrigation flow rate is the volume of water passing a point in an irrigation system per unit time, commonly measured in gallons per minute or liters per minute.

A pipe fills a container marked 2 US gallons while a timer reads 20 seconds. The calculation converts that measured volume and time to 6 gallons per minute.
A unit example for one tested setup, not an IrriSense 2 minimum-flow specification.

How a Timed Volume Works

If a supply fills a 2-US-gallon container in 20 seconds, that measurement corresponds to 6 US gallons per minute. The result applies to the tested setup; hoses, fittings and connected equipment can change the available flow.

IrriSense 2 Product Context

IrriSense 2 watering reach depends on supply conditions. Flow rate helps explain water availability, while the current model manual should be used for its actual supply requirements.

Common Misunderstanding

A high closed-tap pressure does not establish adequate flow during watering. Flow rate also differs from precipitation rate, which describes applied water depth per unit time.

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