New Method of Installing Subsurface Drip Irrigation

The TRENCH’N edge Trencher has developed a new method of installing Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) and Waste Water Dispersion (WWD) systems that decrease installation cost and clean-up labor. “Our new method of installing these water saving and water recycling systems save and reuse a substantial amount of one of our most precious resource, fresh water” said Patrick Dean, President of the TRENCH’N edge Trencher. “We developed a method of discharging the trenched material directly into the previously dug trencher that dramatically reduces the handling of trench spoils, thus decreasing labor cost and making SDI system installation extremely competitive with conventional spray-in-the-air irrigation methods”. It has been known for decades that SDI saves 40% to 60% of household and agricultural water by getting the moisture right at the root zone, without spraying the water into the air, where it can evaporate before it hits the ground”. It also eliminates the overspray onto sidewalks, streets and driveways that have now been restricted by California and Texas. In fact parts of Australia have exempted some SDI systems from watering bans, since they are substantially more efficient.

In addition, WWD from newer septic systems (black water) and the capturing of rainwater, laundry, bathing and kitchen sink water (greywater) there is an increased need for our installation methods for the reuse of this household water. You can reuse this source of water, once it is treated and filtered, for irrigation of lawns and non-vegetable gardens, which will reduce the use of fresh water and cut down on storm water run-off.

We wanted to develop installation methods that made it easier for irrigation contractors and do-it-yourselfers to install SDI and WWD systems that not only save them labor cost, but make it easy to “Go Green” for the same installation cost as conventional systems. We actually have developed the “blade-in-a-blade” technology as an option on all of our irrigation trenchers, which will install both conventional irrigation and SDI/WWD systems all in one unit. This blade will also allow for the installation of low voltage lighting, cable TV, dog fencing and silt fence.

We are now thinking of fresh water as resource instead of a commodity. Where else can property owners make such a dramatic positive impact for the environment, right in their own backyard?

 

 

Pictures by Andrew Walladge, Berri Native Plants, Berri, South Australia – Irrigation Contractor

A Cost Effective Way of Installing Irrigation Pipe

Attention Irrigation Contractors:

Are you tired of the major investment in equipment, trailers to haul it, and large gas guzzling trucks to pull it all? Why not look at another way of doing business. The TRENCH'N edge trencher is a portable, cost effective way of installing irrigation pipe. It fits in the back of the smallest fuel efficient pick-ups or mini-vans.

Don't tear down fences to get your large equipment into the backyard. Our trencher is a favorite in Europe because it goes through most doorways, since it is only 26 inches wide. One of our customers in Norway says that his crews prefer the TRENCH'N edge trencher over their larger units because their mobilization and prep time is virtually eliminated. They simply throw the unit in the back of the truck and are finished cutting the job before the big trencher is unloaded off the trailer.

Besides saving fuel and mobilization time, our trencher saves you labor cost on clean-up. TRENCH'N edge is the only trencher that discharges the material away from the unit directly onto tarps or silt fence, thus eliminating the clean-up of existing lawns and planting beds. Make your customers happy, and save additional clean-up labor by using our patented discharge method, which allows you to discharge the material on either side of the machine.

Save labor, fuel expense, equipment investment and maintenance cost by using the TRENCH'N edge Trencher. You can also lease a unit for as little as $125 month.

Contact us today at 800-483-3437.

Blade-In-A-Blade Technology

TRENCH’N edge has inserted our Sub-Surface Drip Irrigation Blade, inside our normal landscape or irrigation cutting wheel.

By removing our wider cutting teeth (5” wide by 0” to 6” depth) you expose our narrow Sub-Surface Drip Irrigation and Low Voltage teeth for a narrow cut (1” wide by 0” to 5”depth).

This allows you to install drip irrigation, low voltage lighting, dog fencing and irrigation zone wiring without buying an additional blade.  For only $75, these teeth can be added to your trencher for this added flexibility.

For The Edge Announces New Irrigation Trencher for Subsurface Drip System

For the Edge, Inc. announces its new irrigation trencher designed specifically for the installation of Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems.  Consumer demand has been growing for subsurface drip irrigation systems because they save water and are environmentally friendly.  The TRENCH’N edge Trencher is the most affordable and versatile trencher that can install these types of irrigation systems.

The TRENCH’N edge Trencher makes it easy to install these systems by discharging the trenched material directly on to tarps for easy clean-up. The unit cuts a one-inch wide trench and zero to seven inches deep, at 35 feet a minute. The speed of trenching and the ability to put the spoils in the adjoining hole allows for quick installation, less damage to existing lawns, and easy clean-up. This also keeps installation labor to a minimum.

“Our new trencher uses our patented floating cutting blade and dual discharge system to make it easy for irrigation professionals and homeowners to install the subsurface drip systems,” says Patrick E. Dean, President of For the Edge, Inc.

The new trencher can also be used to install water reclamation systems from newer technology septic systems. 

New Product Announcement: New Versatile Blade

Our new Versatile Blade cuts an angled trench for natural bed edging, plastic edging and stone edging.  The blade can cut an angled trench from 2” wide x 2” deep to 5” wide x 5” deep.  Since you can dial down the depth of the blade you can provide the customer the exact request of width and depth without buying additional blades.  In addition it can cut a trench for brick and concrete edging, by using the same blade.  That is why we call it the Versatile Blade.

New Product Announcement: A Cable and Low Voltage Wiring and Drip Irrigation Blade

Our new Cable and Low Voltage Wiring Blade and Drip Irrigation Blade cuts a trench 5/8” wide by 6.5” deep.  This blade combines narrow carbide teeth with the power of our 9HP engine to dig 35 feet a minute. Install cable TV and phone lines, and low voltage wiring in minutes.  With our patented dual side discharge chute, you can install your systems with minimum damage to existing lawns, by blowing the material directly onto tarps.