Eco-Mat™

Irrigate plants below the root zone for maximum water distribution efficency with a combination of fleece-wrapped dripline and fleece blanket.
Subsurface Irrigation Under Turf, Gardens, Small Shrubs, Green Roofs
Product Line
Micro Irrigation
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ECO-MAT-16 Eco-Mat System, subsurface, fleece-wrapped dripline and mat, 16 mm, 80 cm x 100 m roll, 75 square meters +
ECO-MAT-17 Eco-Mat System, subsurface, fleece-wrapped dripline and mat, 17 mm, 80 cm wide, 90 m long, 240 square meters +
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Specifications

Operating Specifications

  • Operating range: 1.0 to 3.5 bar; 100 to 350 kPa
  • Minimum filtration: 120 mesh; 125 microns
  • Air relief recommended for sloping conditions greater than 1.5 m
  • Recommended installation depth: turf (10–15 cm); other (10–30 cm)
  • May use in conjunction with Eco-Wrap
  • Warranty period: 5 years (plus 2 additional years for environmental stress cracking)

Product Specifications 

  • Flow rate: 2.2 l/hr; 0.13 m3/hr
  • Emitter spacing: 30 cm
  • Lateral row spacing: 35 cm
  • Product width: 0.80 m
  • Roll length: 16 mm = 100 m; 17 mm = 90 m
  • Tubing dimensions: 0.660" x 0.560" (outside/inside diameter)
  • Accepts 16/17 mm barb (depending on Eco-Mat selection) or LOC fittings
  • Water-holding capacity: 1.89 l/m3
  • Approximate coverage per roll: 100 m roll = 77 m2; 90 m roll = 70 m2

Videos

Dreamscapes Hunter Ep3 Eco Mat

In this video, see how the Hunter Eco-Mat subsurface irrigation solution helps conserve water in a small, irregular-shaped turf area.

Eco-Mat Subsurface Irrigation: How to Install the Eco-Mat

Hunter Industries’ Eco-Mat is a bold new in

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Features

Designed to suit a variety of hard-to-irrigate areas, the Eco-Mat uses a specifically engineered combination of inline emitter tubing and fleece, which evenly disperses water from under the surface. Eco-Mat consists of Hunter’s specialized fleece wrapped inline emitter tubing (Eco-Wrap), attached to specialized fleece. Eco-Mat is then installed in the soil to be irrigated, directly under the plant material. When water is emitted, the Eco-Wrap fills and in turn, saturates the Eco-Mat. The Eco-Mat not only makes subsurface drip a viable solution, it makes it a great one. Since there’s never water on the surface, high-traffic turf areas in places like amusement parks, city parks, and commercial complexes can be used all day without the need to budget time for overhead irrigation or worry about vandalism.

The Eco-Mat is also proven to be a highly efficient solution for green roof irrigation. Green roofs use specially engineered soils or growing media that allow for drainage at a much higher rate than natural soil. It is difficult to grow plants in this kind of growing media because it holds very little water. The Eco-Mat provides water to 100% of the irrigated area and holds 2 liters per square meter of mat. When the Eco-Mat is saturated, it provides a reservoir of water from which the plants can draw.

Key Benefits

Anti-siphon feature and fleece wrap protect against debris and root intrusion
Saves 20–40% more water than standard products due to superior capillary movement of water to the entire root zone, promoting healthier root growth
Non-draining, pressure-compensating emitters open/close simultaneously, maximising efficiency
Check height of 1.5 m minimises system drainage and runoff

Charts

ECO-MAT™ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model

16 MM

17 MM

Flow 2.2 l/hr 2.2 l/hr
Roll Length 100 m 30 m
Width .80 m .80 m
M2 80 80
Operating Pressure 1.0 - 3.5 Bar 1.0 - 3.5 Bar
Minimum Filtration 120 mesh/125 micron 120 mesh/125 micron
Emitter Spacing 30 cm 30 cm
Lateral Row Spacing 35 cm 35 cm

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CAD Installation Details

Eco-Mat Around Tree with Eco-Wrap DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Blank PLD Header and Exhaust at Mat Grade Center Feed DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Connection Adjacent to Hardscape DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Green Roof Section DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Irregular Planted Area DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Plan View with Blank PLD Header and Exhaust at Mat Grade DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Plan View with Blank PLD Header and Exhaust at Mat Grade Center Feed DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Plan View with PVC Header and Exhaust DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Plan View with PVC Header and Exhaust at Mat Grade Center Feed DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Plan View with PVC Header and Exhaust Center Feed DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Plan View with PVC Header Exhaust at Mat Grade DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat PLD Riser Connection DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat PVC at Mat Grade Connection DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat PVC Header and Exhaust at Mat Grade Center Feed DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat PVC Header and Exhaust Center Feed DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat PVC Riser Connection DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Section Adjacent to Hardscape DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
Eco-Mat Under Grass Pavers DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4
CAD: Eco-Indicator from Poly Connection DWG DXF PDF PDF-A4

CAD Installation Details

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