The following information on drainage tile information comes from Five Acres and Independence by M. G. Kains. Five Acres and Independence is also available to purchase in print.
Table 3
Sizes of Tile for Main Drain and Acres Drained by Each
(Acres Drained)
Table 4
Approximate Weight of Tile of Various Sizes
Table 5
Sizes and Weights of Tile
Truck loads of tile (4,500 to 6,000) run about as follows:
3″: 1,200
4″: 1,000
5″: 650
7″: 400
8″: 250 to 300
10″: 165 to 175
12″: 120 to 130
Table 6
Number of Feet of Tile Needed to Drain an Acre
Table 7
Sizes and Weights of Pipe for Distribution Mains in Small Spray Irrigation Systems
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