G92-1124 Converting Center Pivot Sprinkler Packages: System Considerations

Authors

Joel E. Cahoon, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Norman Klocke, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
William L. Kranz, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1992

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1992, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebGuide points out some of the system-oriented factors that should be considered when changing sprinkler packages on a center pivot irrigation system. Irrigators using existing center pivots may be interested in changing sprinkler packages for a number of reasons: to take advantage of new sprinkler technology, to overcome a poor design on the original package, to reduce energy requirements, or simply to replace worn sprinklers on an older machine.