Definition: riser (irrigation). A riser is a set of pipes that connect and/or support a piece of irrigation equipment on or to the irrigation system. Typically the equipment is mounted at or above ground level and the riser connects it to pipes or tubes located below ground.

What is a pipe and riser in irrigation?

Pipe and riser systems provide irrigators with greater flexibility in which bays get irrigated. A single bay can be irrigated one day and another on the opposite side of the system or farm can be irrigated straight afterwards.

What is a swing riser?

Swing riser fittings are also known as funny pipe fittings. … These fittings are used with swing riser pipe to make assemblies to be used with underground sprinklers and rotors. Available with both 1/2″ and 3/4″ pipe threaded connections, swing joint assemblies help protect sprinklers and rotors from damage.