![]() If properly staked down you reduce the risk of the drippers being moved away from the plant. The aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of the drip irrigation system components, their functions and properties. Wildlife often can catch their hooves or feet on the mainline when walking through an area causing the lines to move if not anchored down. 8 DRIP IRRIGATION HANDBOOK System head DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM OVERVIEW A drip irrigation system comprises many components, each one of them playing an important part in the operation of the system. Vibrations during startup occur in the system due to pressurizing, which can cause the tubing to move if not anchored down. Stakes help give your installation a professional look by anchoring down drippers, runs of mainline tubing, drip tape and dripline It is important to match the right size punch with the corresponding fitting to get the right size hole so a tight secure fit is achieved to eliminate leaking Use same caution as above as they use a lot of waterĪ must if connecting ¼” tubing to mainline tubing, button drippers to mainline tubing or tape takeoff fittings to mainline tubing ![]() Micro-Sprinklers are often used to water ground cover. Use caution when installing them as they use a lot of water and it doesn't take many to over tax a system Measure run lengths for Dripline & Drip Tape to calculate amount neededĪdjustable drippers are great for water hungry plants. This will give you a total number of drippers needed If you’re using drippers, count the number of plants and decide if 1 or more is needed per plant. If using different sizes of tubing in your system don’t forget fittings for both sizesĭuring installation using hot (not boiling) water can soften the tubing and make fitting insertion easier Goof Plugs are used to cap off ¼” tubing and for repairing unused holes in mainline Sketch your installation area - make special note of areas that require turns, tubing to run in 2 different directions or where the tubing runs endīy doing so you will ensure you get the right number and the right fittingsĪlways order 1 or 2 extra couplers. Increase mainline tubing size if more GPH or distance is needed Most systems use ½” or larger tubing as the mainline water sourceĪnd ¼” tubing is then used to run from mainline to plants (known as spaghetti or micro tubing) ¾” Tubing no more than 480 ft and 480 GPHġ” Tubing no more than 960 ft and 960 GPH ½” Tubing no more than 200 ft and 200 GPH Match Tubing Swivel Adapter to mainline tubing size used Minimum filtration recommended for drip irrigation is 155 MeshĢ5 PSI for drip systems unless drip tape is used, then 10 - 15 PSI max The list is in the optimal order of installationĬheck your local codes for Backflow Preventer requirements ![]()
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