Agriculture: Building Your First Water Irrigation System

Are you thinking of starting an agriculture business? Do you love growing crops and suddenly you want to make a living out of it? Well, there are several steps to take before you can begin an agriculture business in the Philippines such as renting land, choosing the seasoned crops to plant, hiring a few workers for help and having your water irrigation system. These are just a tip of an iceberg, managing an agriculture business requires time, effort and energy but hey you can go a long way if you have the right people and tools/machines accessible.

What is a Water Irrigation System?

Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the soil through various systems of tubes, pumps, and sprays. Irrigation is usually used in areas where rainfall is irregular or dry times of drought is expected. There are many types of irrigation systems, in which water is supplied to the entire field uniformly.

Parts of an Irrigation System

• Water Timer - Irrigation timers program your sprinklers or hoses to water at regular intervals. You can change them according to season, weather, and so on, and they’ll water your lawn automatically, ensuring that you never leave your lawn high and dry. 

• Control Valves - These control the fluids in your facility with maximum guarantees of reliability and quality.

• PVC Pipes & Fittings -According to PVC Fittings Online, both Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 pipes are common types of irrigation PVC pipes. They handle pressure roughly the same, so you won't have to worry about more frequent breaks if you opt for Schedule 40. Schedule 80 pipe has thicker walls and is subsequently more structurally sound, so you might want to go with Schedule 80 pipe if you are building an above-ground system.

• Sprinkler Head - A device used to irrigate crops, lawns, landscapes, golf courses, and other areas. They are also used for cooling and the control of airborne dust.

• Filters - The filters are essential elements to avoid obstructions in irrigation systems, whether a ring, mesh or perforated cylinder.

• Drippers - The most critical segments in the drip irrigation system. The function of all drippers is to control the flow of water from the inner, pressurized side of the pipe into the atmospheric pressure outside the pipe.

Good luck in setting up your Drip Irrigation system. Hopefully, this information will help you build it like a Pro! If you are looking for a supplier for your irrigation system, make sure you reach out to LSG Industrial & Office Products Inc. We are based in the Philippines with products sourced from international brands like Hidroten. Email us rfq@lsgindustrial.com or call (+6345) 649-8150.

Covid-19 Essential Products

A year ago, the global pandemic started with the first case of covid-19 in Wuhan, China. As the day goes by, the number of people being infected increases until one day, we had our first case here in the Philippines. It's not yet alarming but in a short time, positive cases turned from ten thousand to a hundred thousand which brought fear to many people. Lockdown and quarantine were implemented, many were left jobless. It’s challenging to survive everyday expenses and travel to work until this year, vaccines were developed by medicines manufacturers around the world. We were so lucky and full of hope that these vaccines will help us get through these difficult times. However, we never have to be so sure, rest easy and be confident. We still need to follow the safety rules imposed by the government and always keep our covid-19 essentials product with us all the time.

1. Alcohol 

We had a shortage in supply of alcohol from different brands from 1 gallon to even the smallest 60 ml of alcohol were out of stock everywhere. Thankfully that was only for a little while and we have survived the low supply. It is highly recommended to use alcohol after touching surfaces like doorknobs, handrails and simply just anything we think is being used by other people. The ideal alcohol to use has a 70% solution like the Greencross Isopropyl Alcohol. This alcohol is for disinfection, sterilization, body massage, relief of prickly heat and insect bites, hygienic purposes or general antiseptic. For use in hospital and sick room or everyday hygiene.

2. Hand Sanitizer / Dispenser

Another great alternative for alcohol is hand sanitizer. You also need to look for hand sanitizer with an alcohol content of at least 70% for it to be more effective in killing bacteria. We would like to recommend a hand sanitizer from one of the most popular brands in manufacturing personal protective equipment - 3M. 

3M Hand Sanitizer contains moisturizing glycerin and is an antimicrobial liquid that contains 80 percent ethyl alcohol (crafted to the FDA Monograph) to help reduce the number of germs on hands, and glycerin to help keep skin hydrated. It dries quickly, leaving clean freshness behind. Hand sanitizer in gel, foam, or liquid form contains agents to kill bacteria and germs that may cause illness. It can be rubbed onto hands when access to soap and water is not available.

3. Face masks

A wide range of face masks made from different materials was being offered across the Philippines. Among the most popular are copper masks, n95 masks, surgical, cloth and also reusable respirators. According to DOH, Copper Face Mask can help effectively block off droplets coming from nasal and oral discharge from sneezing, coughing, singing or talking of an infected individual, thereby increasing the user’s protection from catching the virus from this primary (droplets) mode of transmission.

N95 face masks, on the other hand, provides 95% filtration capacity which helps the user have the protection he/she needs from people sneezing and coughing nearby. 3M N95 face masks were found to be the most best-selling NIOSH approved masks in the world. 

If n95 face masks seem to be a bit pricey for you, one great alternative is 3-ply disposable surgical face masks. It has high filtration capacity and complies with the YY / T 0969-2013 disposable protection mask standard. Just make sure you throw them to the right places after each usage.

DIY face masks became so popular nowadays because it is so difficult to go out to buy and even risky to have something delivered to your front door. So many mommies and great sewers thought of creating cloth face masks. You can find a few blogs out there with the how-to guide.

4. Face Shield / Eye Goggles

Most of the time, we are not allowed to go inside an establishment without wearing a face shield because it is considered as one of the safety procedures. If you are looking for a study and comfortable face protection, you can opt for MSA Headgear with a clear visor. It can fully cover your face unlike the other widely available face shield in the market. You can also use eye goggles like 3M Virtua Protective Eyewear to help avoid touching your eyes and face. It is an economy line of safety glasses that offer style, protection, and affordability. Providing a wide viewing area, the wraparound design combines with the integrated side shields to help keep eyes protected.

5. Gloves

To avoid bringing the bacteria home with your family after going grocery shopping, it is best to use Disposable Gloves. These gloves are an excellent fit for comfort sensitivity and safety, high anti-tear properties, beaded cuff for tear resistance, ambidextrous and powder-free latex gloves.

Aside from wearing and using these COVID-19 essential products, make sure you also practice social distancing and proper hygiene at home and in public. Hope this article helps you and keep safe! If you need help in finding these products, do not hesitate to call LSG Industrial & Office Products, Inc. at (+6345) 649-8150 or email rfq@lsgindustrial.com.

Gear up and fight against the Coronavrius using 3M Versaflo TR-600-ECK

The TR-600-ECK is a complete PAPR system and includes everything required to get started for use in operations where it is important to be able to easily clean the PAPR system. Suggested industries include Pharmaceutical, Food Safety, Painting, and Lead Battery Manufacturing Recycling.

Why 3M Versaflo TR-600-ECK?

• See the bigger picture – Maintenance-free disposable hood saves you time cleaning while providing a wide field of view.

• More options for more tasks – Choose from particulate filters or gas and vapor combination cartridges for protection in a variety of environments.

• Work at your own speed – Multiple airflow rates put you in control of your comfort.

• There’s work to be done – Standard battery lasts up to 12 hours, delivering more run time, less charging time and reduced downtime.

The kit includes: TR 653 Cleaning and Storage Kit, S 433L Hood with Integrated Head Suspension, BT 30 Length Adjusting Breathing Tube, TR 6710N (HE) Filter, TR 641N Single Station Battery Charger, BT 922 Breathing Tube Cover, TR 602N PAPR Unit, TR 630 Standard Battery, TR 627 Easy Clean Belt, TR 6700 Filter Cover, TR 6600 Prefilter (X2), TR 971 Airflow Indicator.

 

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