How
SubAir Works
A SubAir Elite vault, housing the blower that provides both vacuum and pressure mode, is connected to the piping network.
A Distributed Separator is connected to the green’s drainage network. This patented assembly separates the air from the water so that the air flows to the SubAir vault and the water drains to the outfall. A Dual Valve is used on the end of each outfall to create an air lock. This directs the air through the soil profile so it does not escape through an open ended pipe.
The Distributed Separator and
the Dual Valve are components
of the SubAir Operation Package.
SubAir’s control system is housed in a standard irrigation satellite and is located away from the green. Once the installation is complete, only the air intake/exhaust (9" x 9") and vault inspection port are visible. Installation typically takes one day per unit and can be accomplished with minimal disruption of play.
The SubAir system applies a
vacuum within the subsoil
drainage pipe network to increase the rate at
which water is moved from the surface and through the soil profile. The
management of subsoil moisture also helps with temperature moderation in the
entire soil profile.
SubAir also applies
pressure to force air
from the subsoil pipes through the soil profile. This patented technology
creates air movement that provides aeration
while moderating temperature in the root zone.
The best location for the SubAir vault is at the high end of the green. The elevation forces the air to flow uphill to the SubAir unit and allows gravity to drain water down to the outfall.
