There are numerous considerations for growers thinking of investing in an irrigation system.  One is successful frost protection in areas where freezing temperatures occur during bud, blossom and fruiting requiring the use of sprinkler irrigation to protect these plants’ parts from being injured or killed.  Aluminum tubing is an essential part of distributing water to the plant.  To be effective and efficient, the grower needs to check the aluminum tubing gaskets before laying out the tubing in the field.  If the gaskets have started to dry out or crack, they need to be replaced to ensure a good seal and prevent unwanted leakage causing pressure loss.  This is just one step to successful irrigation for frost protection.