Why Choose KISSS Irrigation Over Conventional Overhead Irrigation Systems?

1. Low Application Rates - a distinctive feature of KISSS is our very low water application rate . Data shows the use of KISSS irrigation on sports field uses less than 3/8” of water per week, whereas a standard sprinkler system uses almost 1.5” of water per week.

2. We Put the Water Where it’s Needed - KISSS monitors a plant’s water consumption and evenly helps to flow water directly to the root zone at a proportion which is suited for the specific soil type used. Concentrating the water distribution to the root zone allows roots to grow deeper, creating a healthier, more drought tolerant plant.

3. Less Expensive Hardware - With our low water application rate, this can often mean smaller and more efficient use of pumps, filters and pipelines because the system components required are often sized for lower flow rates and a for a longer period. With our lower water application rate , this can also mean lower capital and operating costs.

4. Eliminate Runoff of Fertilizer and Effluents - The low water application rates presents distinct advantages when dealing with slopes or effluent water.  KISSS products are designed to deal with slope problems . Other issues regarding effluent water occurs when effluent water stagnates and pools, major health concerns when irrigating. Since KISSS products distribute a proportional amount of water dependent on the soil type, this prevents such issues from occurring.

5. Uniformity of Water Application - Another highly desirable feature of KISSS is the excellent uniformity of water application achieved. Uniform water application means that all plants receive the same amount of water.

6. More Efficient Application of Fertilizer – By applying the fertilizer directly to the root zone , fertilizer is distributed more evenly and has better access to the plant . We reduce over 30% of fertilizer requirements.

7. No Water Loss Due to Overspray and Wind - When spray systems are used, a major part of the irrigation system is lost to wind drift, evaporation, over-spray and runoff. Since KISSS is a subsurface system, this is no longer an issue.

8. The Classic Evaporation - Transpiration Equations are no longer necessary. With KISSS systems the books need to be re-written to gauge the “water recovery” factor; as it is showing as even more efficient than drip line. Typically the factor is 1/3 of the evapotranspiration values typically arrived at.

9. The Root Zone Conditions are Automatically Optimized - Consistent soil moisture content is maintained and oxygen concentration in the root zone is uniform with KISSS because . The root zone is never saturated with water since the system is subsurface.

10. Salinity Issues are Greatly Reduced – Generally, when water is salty, it makes it difficult for plants to directly be sprayed. Often subsurface salts are an issue due to percolation. However, with the KISSS product, these issues are eliminated.

11. Improved Disease Control – Uniform wetting at the root zone maintains disease control. The spread of any existing disease organisms usually onset by water movement is less likely with our systems because KISSS products are placed subsurface and completely eliminate surface water run-off. And since our system is implemented subsurface, fungal diseases such as 'Dollar Spot' are less likely to occur in turf conditions because there no water is sprayed on the turf blades.

12. Application in "Problem Soils" – Our capillary irrigation systems are ideally suited for "problem soils". The low application rate KISSS irrigation systems supports is ideal for tight clay soils with low infiltration rates, as the water can be applied slowly enough for the soil to absorb it without surface run-off. Other conditions, like sandy soils frequently cannot store large amounts of water; and under conventional irrigation systems much of the applied water is lost to deep percolation. KISSS irrigation is ideal for such soils as it allows for a more effective use of the pulse irrigation method.

13. Reduced Surface Weed Germination – Seeds need to be in contact with wet soil for them to germinate. Many seeds have a coating that must be exposed to water to be dissolved before they can germinate. If the surface is not wetted the weed seeds that are deposited on the surface are not able to germinate.

14. Increased Plant Growth – Documented studies have show that vegetables and shrubs grow up to 15% faster and produce crops in up to 15% less time with our subsurface, capillary action irrigation systems. As moisture stress increases, physiological changes within the plant cause a reduction in growth rate. Our system reduces these stresses by its ability to maintain a consistent soil moisture level slightly below field capacity to achieve maximum health and growth.

15. Lower Pressure Operation - KISSS systems operate on a lower pressure level compared to the conventional spray method. Spray systems operate between 40 and 80 PSI, whereas the KISSS Systems operates between 20 and 50 PSI. This means that systems can easily operate water mains under very low-pressure conditions.

16. Reduced Risk of Injury - In today’s industry, there is an elevated liability regarding dangers to the public, from injuries caused by sprinkler heads poking above the grass on playing fields to slippery pavements, as well as roadways. The KISSS solution provides a system with assurance of safety because our product has zero exposed parts and no overspray.  

17. Reduced Exposure to Vandalism - For most municipalities, the problem of vandalism has become a maintenance nightmare and source of great expense. The KISSS irrigation option has proven to be an ideal solution because our system is subsurface, and less likely to be vandalized. Data analysis has demonstrated the trend of the industry to move towards subsurface systems to deal with vandalism issues.

18. Flexible Watering Time - In sports turf, gardens, pools and other public facilities, watering time is a major concern since most water time needs to occur when the public is not present. The restriction of the watering time means that water has to be applied at a more concentrated rate in order for adequate water distribution to occur. With the KISSS solution, all distribution is subsurface, so watering time is no longer constricted to a rigid time frame. Our system provides a 24 hour irrigation time window allowing lower water application rates, better use of our restricted water supply and an overall, lower investment and operating costs.  

19. Effluent Water Re-use -We believe our most exciting application of our capillary irrigation system is in the area of effluent water reuse. KISSS irrigation resolves many of the health issues associated with spraying of effluent water onto landscapes, as used in conventional sprinkler systems. When the effluent water is applied underground through a dedicated effluent system, as with KISSS products, the chances of harmful bacteria coming in contact with humans is minimized. This form of effluent water disposal requires a less costly and a more environmental friendly treatment for levels of sewage.

20. Reduced Liability – In parks, gardens and near roadways, water overspray and leaky sprinklers create slippage risks that are overcome by our system.

21. Eliminates Staining of Structures – Sprinklers spray on fences, expensive masonry and on homes causing mineral staining, moss growth and leaching of natural oils from the woods. Wood structures eventually mold and rot from the cycles of moisture and dryness. KISSS does not operate off of a sprinkler system; our subsurface technology avoids these aesthetic issues and maintains low maintenance costs associated.

 

KISSS is THE MOST SIGNIFICANT Irrigation Product to Hit the Sports Turf Market in History...CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE.

Drip irrigation in general has not been successful in the sports turf market in recent years. Since KISSS works beneath the surface to deliver moisture perfectly in accordance to the needs of turf, most sports turf managers can now understand how our system is the solution we have all been waiting for. KISSS applies water directly to the root zone, keeps surface conditions dry and eliminates scheduling conflicts . and soil compaction. With KISSS, turf stays softer and safer.  

The ONLY Effective Irrigation System For All Types of Green Roofs…FIND OUT MORE

KISSS capillary subsurface irrigation can be implemented to suit ANY green roof application, including intensive and semi-intensive green roofs, monolithic green roofs, and modular green roofs.
KISSS subsurface irrigation systems have been tested and work extremely well, in many green roof situations, even in course green roof and/or roof top garden soils. Most other subsurface irrigation systems, such as subsurface drip, has not previously been an effective solution. However, KISSS is an effective solution. We use less water than sprinklers and require no rotors or sprinkler heads to implement and maintain.