Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF LIGAO CITY

TLE 10-AGRICROP PRODUCTION NCI

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET # 1
QUARTER 3: WEEK 1

Irrigation Materials,Tools and Equipment

LEARNING SKILLS FROM MELCs

A. Most Essential Learning Competency

LO1: Irrigation Materials, Tools, Equipment and Structures
B. Objective:
1.Identify the materials, tools, equipment and structures used in irrigation works
2.Describe the specific uses of each material, tool, and equipment in irrigation works.

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Irrigation materials, tools, equipment and structures are those things needed to make
a functional irrigation system. In order to deliver the required amount of water to crops it is
important to know the different materials ,tools, and equipment used in irrigation works as
well as their uses.
The following are some of the irrigation materials:
1.Hoses and Pipes and Tapes
Hose is a flexible tube conveying water, used chiefly for watering plants while pipes
are tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to convey water or other fluid
substances.Tapes on the other hand are made out of plastic material and flat which expands
eventually into tube-like form as the water passes through it .
The pipes are the basic component of all irrigation networks. There are various kinds
and types available in many pressure ratings and in different sizes (diameters). The pipes in
use for farm-level irrigation systems are mainly in rigid PVC and polyethylene (PE). Quick
coupling light steel pipes and layflat hoses are used on a smaller scale. Threaded galvanized
steel pipes are of limited use.

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2. Fittings- are materials used to connect sections of irrigation tubing. They come in a
variety of sizes, styles and materials.
a. Tee – has an inlet and an outlet and is shaped like the letter “T”

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b. Elbow – used to connect pipes on corners. The angle of elbows may

vary.Reducer elbow variations also exist when piping diameters being connected are
different.

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c. Coupling – is used to join two hoses, pipes or tapes of the same diameter and
type.

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d. Wyes – are built in the shape of letter “Y”. They are similar to Tee fittings but the
smoother angling reduces friction and turbulence in the water.

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e. Adaptor – connect pipes that are not the same type. Adaptor can be male or
female on one end, it can turn a pipe male or female.

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f. Barb - connects hoses to pipes. It is usually male on one end the other end has a
barbed tube, which is a ridged or tapered cone.

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g. Cross fitting - has openings on all four of its ends and can connect four pipes.

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h.Nipple - A short fitting made of metals such as copper, brass or steel or chlorinated
polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). Instead of connecting two pipes a nipple connects two
fittings.

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i.Plug and Cap - Plugs and caps are both used to close up pipe openings. The main
difference is that the plug is male and cap is female.

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j. Union - have either male or female threads. They are similar to couplings but the
difference is unions are easy to remove making them convenient for maintenance

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3. Filters- are irrigation materials used to eliminate debris from clogging pipes,
nozzles and damaging water pump impellers.

Irrigation Filter
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 4. Valves -These are devices or natural object that regulates, directs or controls the flow of
fluids by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. There are different
types of valves the most common are foot valves, ball valves and gate valves.

Ball valves Gate valves

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5.Sealants and adhesives – are substances applied to one surface or both surfaces of
materials to be joined together and resist their separation. Adhesives in irrigation are
commonly used to join pipes made out of plastic materials. Sealants however are materials
that prevent the flow of fluids.

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An irrigation tool is any type of tool or device that is used to design, maintain, and/or
repair irrigation systems. Irrigation tools are typically sold under several main categories,
including drip and underground irrigation tools, sprinklers, hoses, and irrigation timers.
Hand Tools
A hand tool is any tool that is powered by hand to make the work more efficient and
safe. These tools are used in manual operations . https://www.britannica.com/technology/hand-
tool : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_tool

The following are examples of hand tools used in irrigation:

Spade: Photo credit www.bing.com/images used for digging canals and ditches

shovel: Photo credit www.bing.com/images used for digging loose soil, removing
trash,and moving soil from one place to
another.

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Digging bar: used for digging irrigation structures such
water reservoir,etc.

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Hack saw used for cutting plastic and metal pipes and
bars.

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Pipe Cutter Used to cut pipes

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Steel Tape Measure Measuring tool that remain stiff and straight
when extended and retracts into a coil for
convenient storage.

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Vernier Caliper An accurate measuring device which

measures inner and outer pipe diameter
which no other devices can do.

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Pipe Wrench A tightening and loosening specially

designed for threaded pipes.

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Ruler Measuring tool used to measure short
distances

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FARM EQUIPMENT

1. Tractors – a farm equipment uses in various activities in the farm such as installation
of irrigation pipes, hoses and drip tapes.

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2. Excavators – are machines used in digging canals, construction of water reservoirs

and installation of culverts.

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3. Water Pump – is one of main invention used for water pumping purpose and can
assist in efficient irrigation like agriculture. It plays an important role in lifting the
water.

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III. ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY # 1
Identify the picture that is shown in column A. Write the name of the material, tool or
equipment in column B and write the uses in Column C.

Column A Column B Column C

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Activity # 2

Identification: Directions: On the table below list down the available irrigation materials,
tools and equipment which can be found in your home or community.
Material Tool Equipment

IV. ASSESSMENT

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each questions carefully and choose the letter that corresponds
to the best answer from the choices provided. Write your answer in your answer sheet.

1. What irrigation materials are used to eliminate debris from clogging pipes, nozzles
and damaging water pump impellers?
A. Valves B. Filters C. Fittings D. Union
2. What type of fitting has openings on all four of its ends and can connect four pipes?
A. Cross fitting B. elbow C. Wyes D. Tee
3. Which of the following tools will give you a more precise measurement of a pipe
diameter?
A. Steel tape measure B. ruler C. square rule D. Vernier Caliper

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 4. Which of the following is a water lifting device?
A. Tractor B. excavator C. water pump D. none of the above
5. What are hollow tubes with circular cross-section designed to carry fluids from one
location to another?
A.hoses B. drainage C. filters D. pumps

VI. REFERENCES

https://www.britannica.com/technology/hand-tool :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_tool
TLE Agri-Fishery Arts
(Agricultural Crops Production)
Quarter III-Module 1
Preparing materials, tools and equipment for Irrigation

Binatagan, Ligao City

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ANSWER SHEET # 1
QUARTER 3: WEEK 1

Irrigation Materials,Tools and Equipment

Name of Learner: ____________________________________ Score: _______________
Grade Level/Section: _________________________________ Date: ________________

ACTIVITY # 1
Identify the picture that is shown in column A. Write the name of the material, tool or
equipment in column B and write the uses in Column C.

Column A Column B Column C

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Activity # 2

Identification: Directions: On the table below list down the available irrigation materials,
tools and equipment which can be found in your home or community.
Material Tool Equipment

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ASSESSMENT
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