The last two days Jim, Alden and I have continued to work on the irrigation system. After making a few measurements of the well and the irrigation field, we have decided to use a medium to high pressure (50 psi) impulse driven sprinkler system with a submersible pump (there is electric available). We were able to purchase a suitable pump in Kitwe, a small town about 50 miles from here. With the help of some local men we were able to drop the pump into the well and make enough connections to pump some water. The well was pumped down to make sure that it had sufficient capacity to supply the irrigation system. After the test we have confidence that it does.
Today we went back to Kitwe and purchased the remaining supplies needed to begin the installation of the emitters. Tomorrow we hope to have enough of the plumbing done to begin testing some of them.
We have a very good team here that I enjoy working with. We are making good progress and at this time are further along than I expected to be.
"Oom" Jack
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Glad Alden was able to help on this project. Keep us updated on the progress of this irregation system as the fruits of this labor are surely going to produce many blessings.
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