Not all Micro Irrigation Fittings
Are Made Equal


There is nothing worse than investing in a water efficient drip irrigation system, to then waste water through leaking or blown off fittings.

Antelco’s range of poly fittings and ratchet clamps are made using only high quality, recyclable materials.

Antelco fittings are designed with the harshest of conditions in mind and are manufactured using UV stabilized materials for long life.

Combine Antelco fittings with our range Ratchet Clamps for the ultimate leak-proof seal. Ratchet Clamps are designed with smooth edges to allow for easy assembly by hand.

The sharp serrated teeth provide a secure lock to firmly hold tube to fitting. The clamps can be easily twisted and unclamped if required without causing damage to the clamp or the tube.

When it comes to poly fittings and clamps, not all are created equal. Insist on Antelco for your micro irrigation systems.



Protect your micro irrigation system by installing a pressure regulator

The problem

Have you ever installed a micro irrigation system for a home garden and turned it on and found the parts blow off causing leaks and damages. Chances are you have installed a system on a high-pressure mains supply that has a small flow rate without a pressure regulator.
The solution.

With micro irrigation systems it is best to install a preset pressure regulator that provides a constant downstream pressure over its recommended flow range.

Selecting your pressure regulator

When selecting a pressure regulator, you need to consider the total flow rate of the system as well as the inlet pressure and the required regulated downstream pressure. Pressure regulators have minimum and maximum flow rate limits between which they will provide optimal pressure regulation.

The Antelco pressure regulators work with a flow rate between 6 gph (6 x 1 gph drippers) and 480 gph (480 x 1 gph drippers).






Winter watering for your garden

As we prepare for fall, it is important to remember those plants that don’t get to enjoy the benefits of a good watering from the rain.

Plants under pergolas, in green houses and enclosed areas are often forgotten as the weather cools.

Antelco’s range of drippers, spray emitters and micro fittings, make it simple to irrigate these areas and ensure our favorite plants continue to get watered.

Antelco is Putting Water Where it Counts!®




Potted plant watering made easy



Potted plants are a beautiful accessory to any garden, but when it comes to keeping them watered they can create a few frustrations.

Some common peeves of potted plant watering are:

  • Water wastage and soil washout when watering by hand.
  • Differing water requirements per plant and pot.
  • Various pot sizes.
  • Different growing conditions i.e., sun versus shade.
  • Patio stains occur from overwatering.

The solution is the Potstream® Adjustable Flow Dripper.

The Potstream® is a side mounted watering device that has an adjustable watering flow, from shut off to full distribution across the whole pot. This allows for total control over how much water is delivered to each pot, depending on their watering requirements and pot size.

The Potstream® produces a light gentle stream that applies water at a low application rate, minimizing soil disturbance and overwatering.

The side mount feature of the Potstream® allows for the micro tube to be neatly located down the side of the pot, keeping it out of view and walkways. The Potstream® can also be taken apart for flushing and cleaning to ensure a quality watering performance each time.

When it comes to potted plant watering, don’t get frustrated, get the Antelco Potstream® Adjustable Flow.




Under-Tree-Watering with CFd™ DownSpray

As we summer approaches and the days become warmer, it is important to remember trees and ornamentals that require deep root watering.

The Antelco CFd DownSpray is a 360° downward spray jet specifically designed for under-tree-watering.

The 45° downward spray pattern reduces the effect of wind and improves water efficiency. The spray pattern is designed to ensure even distribution across the entire wetted surface area, ensuring no over or under watered patches. The gentle spray minimizes damage to delicate foliage making it suitable for smaller shrubs and roses.

The CFd DownSpray Galvanized Rod Stake Assembly has a built-in Shut-Off clip that allows for the flow to be stopped to individual downsprays without causing disruption to the rest of the system. This makes it ideal for nursery applications where there is a high rotation of pots.

Available in six color coded flow rate nozzle sizes, there is a CFd DownSpray to suit your watering needs.




Antelco's Drip Irrigation Products

Drip irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that has the potential to save water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either from above the soil surface or buried below the surface. The goal is to place water directly into the root zone and minimize evaporation.




Adjustable Flow Drippers

The adjustable flow range are ideal for home garden and light commercial use. Their adjustability enable "fine tuning" the watering application to individual plants and garden beds.




Fixed Flow (Non Compensating)

The fixed flow non-compensating products are ideal for home garden and commercial use. The non-compensating operation provides a wide flow path and the flow rate varies with changes in pressure.




Pressure Compensating

The Pressure Compensating range provide a constant dripper flow rate regardless of pressure. This makes them ideal for long run lengths or undulating terrain where pressure variations are likely to occur.



Micro Irrigation Products Featuring:




Micro Irrigation Products Featuring:


Indoor, hydroponic farms sprouting across Alabama

By Michael Sznajderman, September 5, 2022
https://yellowhammernews.com/indoor-hydroponic-far...

It’s a growing business in Alabama that is sowing a different kind of agriculture – and helping meet the expectations of polished palates, healthy eaters and people struggling with food insecurity.


Hydroponic Farming

Hydroponics is a plant cultivation technique in nutrient-enriched water, with or without the help of an inert medium such as soil, gravel, or sand. Hydroponic farming is also known as aquaculture, nutriculture, soilless culture, or tank farming. The fertilizers used in hydroponics come from fish or duck manure and synthetic fertilizers. These are pumped in the farming tank periodically and changes in concentration depend on the type of plant that is growing and other factors such as temperature and light. Tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, cannabis, and lettuces are grown using this technique.

Why Hydroponics

Hydroponic farming is a revolutionary step in the history of farming. Using this technique is helpful for these reasons:

Climate change is a greater flux nowadays. Using hydroponics, food can grow anywhere; such as jungles, deserts, mountains and within the community.

Using hydroponics lead to better yields of plants. This is due to improved and targeted nutrients, and an improved environment for plants to thrive.

The hydroponic technique uses fewer resources as compared to natural systems. This is because the nutrients required by the plants are recycled and reused.

Plants growing in hydroponic systems are easy to monitor. The external factors such as light, temperature, nutrients, and water supply can be easily controlled.

Techniques Used in Hydroponics

There are six basic techniques used in hydroponic farming. These are:

Wick System

The wick system is inexpensive and simple to set up. It does not need an intricate drainage system or pumps.

One or several wicks draw nutrients from the tank into a sterile medium such as rockwool or perlite.

Plants take nutrients directly from the medium.

The wick system is the best for small setups such as kitchen gardens.

This system grows plants on a smaller scale and is not scaled for large areas.

Drip System

The drip system is ideal to use for larger plants such as tomatoes, which have longer growth cycles.

This system needs a system of hoses and drip lines to supply nutrients to each plant.

For the prevention of clogged lines, every plant should be deeply rooted in the medium.

The drip system is costly, difficult to maintain, and can leak in drip lines.

The drip system is also difficult to clean and time-consuming due to its intricate design.

Ebb and Flow

A timed pump is needed for regular flooding and drainage of water on the growing table.

Flooding keeps the roots moist, and drainage ensures proper oxygen supply to the plants.

Ebb and flow systems are easy to maintain, relatively inexpensive, and practical for greenhouse settings.

The growing table needs to be solid and sturdy.

The ebb and flow system is not attractive and pretty like other systems.

Nutrient Film Technique

The nutrient film technique (NFT) is well suited for greenhouse and larger operations.

No timers and drip lines are required for the NFT system.

The plants are suspended in plastic baskets or on large trays and tubes along with rockwool.

The nutrients are carried to the roots through the tubes and drained back into the reservoir.

The NFT system has an advantage over other systems because there is no leakage.

Individual plants can be checked and removed easily without disturbing the whole system.

System failure and power interruption can cause problems in the nutrient film techniques.

These interruptions can cause rapid drying and the dying of plants.

Water Culture

The water culture technique is best to use for smaller and water-loving plants such as lettuce and spinach.

This technique is used for quick-growing plants rather than large and long-lived plants.

A styrofoam tray or similar material is used in this technique which keeps floating on the reservoir.

Aeroponics Systems

The plants in the aeroponics system are embedded in little or no medium at all.

The nutrients and water are continuously sprayed on the plants for better uptake.

The aeroponics technique is highly expensive.

Several small parts must be purchased, cleaned, and maintained.

Aeroponics techniques give the best result of all others.

Trends in Hydroponic Farming

Hydroponic farming is shaping the future. Some of the new trends of hydroponic farming that are growing around us are:

Hydroponic farming is setting new roots in home decoration. People are now replacing artificial plantations with vibrant and fresh plants.

Hydroponics uses fewer synthetic chemicals, thus promoting sustainable and chemical-free food for people.

Hydroponics have higher crop yields in less space.

Hydroponic techniques have less runoff means less water and fertilizers are required.

This technique is cost-reducing and negates the environmental impacts.

Using hydroponics, many companies and grocery stores produce their own greens on rooftops making people eligible to grow their own food easily.

Future of Hydroponic Industry

The global market of hydroponics was at a value of around USD 10.2 billion in 2020. The forecast period of 2022-2027 shows that the hydroponics market will continue to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% and will attain a value of around USD 19.50 billion by 2026. The hydroponic industry is the future, and it is increasing day by day. Overpopulation, water, and land scarcity is urging people to find better and more sustainable ways for food production. Therefore, hydroponics is very sustainable and an ideal option to thrive. Many companies contribute, and Skyhawk Resources amoung them. produces a wide range of valves, hoses, gaskets, and many more to facilitate the hydroponic industry.

The global market of hydroponics was at a value of around USD 10.2 billion in 2020. The forecast period of 2022-2027 shows that the hydroponics market will continue to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% and will attain a value of around USD 19.50 billion by 2026.

The hydroponic industry is the future, and it is increasing day by day. Overpopulation, water, and land scarcity is urging people to find better and more sustainable ways for food production. Therefore, hydroponics is very sustainable and an ideal option to thrive.


SuperValu Launches Hydroponically Grown Microgreen Mixes

© 2021 European Supermarket Magazine. Article by Dayeeta Das

Irish retailer SuperValu has introduced two new hydroponically grown products in a move that it is a first among retailers in the country. Click here for complete story. Click here for complete story.

Container Based Vertical Farming Market Past Research, Deep Analysis and Present Data With Green Sense Farms LLC, Modular Farms, Urban Crops Solutions

By EcoChuck
A2Z Market Research announces the release of Container Based Vertical Farming Market research report. The market is predicted to grow at a healthy pace in the coming years. Container Based Vertical Farming Market 2021 research report presents an analysis of market size, share, and growth, trends, cost structure, statistical and comprehensive data of the global market. Click here for complete story.

Global Hydroponics Market is Rapidly growing with huge Application, Development, Scope and Opportunities by 2021-2027

By Stillwater Current
Global Hydroponics Market was valued at USD 7.9 billion in 2019, which is expected to reach USD 17.0 billion by 2027 at a CAGR 13.1%. Click here for complete story. Click here for complete story.

New $5 billion cover crop initiative in climate package

By Chuck Abbott, Successful Farming

Farmers and landowners would share a combined $5 billion in payments for planting cover crops to reduce soil erosion and nutrient runoff under a proposal written by farm state Democrats in the Senate and House. Click here for complete story.

Dairy Farmers of America launches ‘Fuel Their Drive’ promotion

Dairy Processor News
This fall, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), along with 13 of its regional farmer-owned milk brands, said it is helping to fuel school athletic programs with the launch of its first-ever Fuel Their Drive promotion. Click here for complete story.

Hydroponic Equipment Market Growth Factors and Business Development Strategy by 2026

Cole Market Research
Hydroponic Equipment Market report is to help an individual to comprehend the Pandemic (COVID19) Impact analysis on the market concerning its Definition, Segmentation, Potential, Influential Trends, and also the Challenges that the Hydroponic Equipment market is confronting. Click here for complete story.

SuperValu Launches Hydroponically Grown Microgreen Mixes

© 2021 European Supermarket Magazine. Article by Dayeeta Das
Irish retailer SuperValu has introduced two new hydroponically grown products in a move that it is a first among retailers in the country. Click here for complete story. Click here for complete story.


Not all Micro Irrigation Fittings

are made equal


There is nothing worse than investing in a water efficient drip irrigation system, to then waste water through leaking or blown off fittings.

Antelco’s range of poly fittings and ratchet clamps are made using only high quality, recyclable materials.

Antelco fittings are designed with the harshest of conditions in mind and are manufactured using UV stabilized materials for long life.

Combine Antelco fittings with our range Ratchet Clamps for the ultimate leak-proof seal. Ratchet Clamps are designed with smooth edges to allow for easy assembly by hand.

The sharp serrated teeth provide a secure lock to firmly hold tube to fitting. The clamps can be easily twisted and unclamped if required without causing damage to the clamp or the tube.

When it comes to poly fittings and clamps, not all are created equal. Insist on Antelco for your micro irrigation systems.