B.C. Sprinkler Irrigation Manual
Last updated on July 2, 2024The B.C. Sprinkler Irrigation Manual provides design information for agricultural sprinkler irrigation systems in British Columbia.
Wheelline, solid set sprinkler, stationary gun, travelling gun and center pivot systems are all covered. The Manual provides the designer with data on soils, crops, and evapotranspiration rates; how to calculate irrigation system water requirements, application rates, set times and irrigation intervals, and design information on piping, pumps, screens and water diversions.
| Chapter | Title | PDF, Size |
| Front Cover of Manual | 2.8 MB | |
| Titlepage, Table of Contents, Preface | 0.3 MB | |
| 1 | How to Use the Manual | 2.5 MB |
| 2 | Legislation and Governance | 1.0 MB |
| 3 | Irrigation System Selection | 3.0 MB |
| 4 | Crop, Soil and Climate | 1.2 MB |
| 5 | Sprinkler System Design | 3.0 MB |
| 6 | Gun System Design | 3.5 MB |
| 7 | Centre Pivot System Design | 1.5 MB |
| 8 | Pipe Selection, Design and Installation | 2.5 MB |
| 9 | Motors, Engines and Power | 3.0 MB |
| 10 | Diversions and Intakes | 3.0 MB |
| 11 | Irrigation Water Quality | 0.6 MB |
| Appendix | Title | Size |
| A | Properties of Irrigation Pipe | 0.3 MB |
| B | Friction Loss Tables | 0.5 MB |
| C | Sprinkler Irrigation Design Plans | 5.7 MB |
| D | Publications and Websites | 0.2 MB |
| E | Unit Conversion | 0.3 MB |
| F | Glossary | 0.3 MB |
Order the Guide
Visit the Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia website to purchase a professionally printed copy (over 200 pages)
Contact information
AgriService BC
Have a question? Call or email and a staff person will assist you.
Telephone: 1 888 221-7141
E-mail: AgriServiceBC@gov.bc.ca