Golf Installation

Below are the two steps you should take in preparation to install Below Flow in your golf course project.  For detailed information and certification information please refer to the Below Flow Manual, and KISSSContractor.com available in the download section of this web site.

STEP 1:  Soil Testing

We offer various flow rates in our Below Flow products (see specification data for more info) due to the variety of soil types which all have different water absorbing capabilities.  There is a general reference table for capillary ability of each soil type, however, we always recommend a soil test be preformed before installation of Below Flow as those numbers are just TYPICAL values from our experience.The KISSS capillary soil test determines the following:

1. Spacing for Below Flow
2. Depth of Below Flow products
   
   
3. Duration and frequency of irrigation cycles
4. Soil amendments you may want to consider for optimum plant health and water holding ability

 

STEP 2:  Choosing an Installation Method

The Specialized KISSS Plow Implement:

Below Flow can be "plowed" into the ground using our specialized KISSS plow implement.  The plow was engineered to install KISSS below flow systems with minimal disturbance to the existing surface. 

This is a tremendous benefit since it allows you to plow the material into a turf area leaving the site with nearly no evidence of an extensive below ground irrigation system was installed.

Our implement for turf usually accommodates up to 2 rows at a time (depending on the power of the machine tasked with pulling it).  When a roll of material runs out--the plow is stopped, the roll is replaced and joined to the previous line with a fitting, then the installation continues...more on the KISSS plow.

 

New Installation:

Below Flow is also installed on prepared ground in a new installation.  The material is laid down on the ground between header and footer pipes (or weaved throughout an area if doing a serpentine installation) and pinned to the ground using some type of ground staples much like the ones used in a drip irrigation installation.

This is a very effective installation technique as the system can be tested visually to ensure proper installation procedures were followed. Remember, special care must be taken when backfilling these types of installations.