Please describe the end pieces to close off the end for the winter. I would try to drain before it freezes, however water could get in the open end and maybe crack the tube as it freezes. Your video was the most practical for a home owner using Rainbird products. Thank you in advance, Pam
Thanks for your comments. The end pieces you can use are either a slide on cap that stays in place based on friction and has a screw off top that allows water to drain out for winter (slightly more expensive). The other is a simple crimp you slide over the tube when bending it over on itself. It's harder to slide off that crimp at the end of the season to allow water to drain but it works just as well. I think on one of the setups I used both since it was the first time setting up, but you only need one.
Thank you for explaining what those additional attached pieces were for on the tubing stakes. The directions didn't explain how you were supposed to use them.
what size is your main line and what fitting did you use to connect to water faucet? Thanks, I bought the rainbird expansion kit and it only has 1/4" tubing with it.
The main line is 1/2 inch. You'll need a 3/4 inch female hose thread connector either the 1/2 inch line or the 1/4 tubing directly. The kit I showed came with 1/2 inch line and you branch off from there with the 1/4 tubing.
It is not continuous and is only turned on 1-2 times a day (depending on how hot the season). The emitter heads are 1-3 gallons per hour so that would be overkill to leave them on all the time.
About an hour in my area, but it depends on how dry and hot it is in your location. Try increments of 15 minutes to find the best fit and then use that as a rough time going forward.
"Garden hose quick connectors" would get you what you need. Here's what they look like at Lowes: www.lowes.com/pl/Garden-hose-quick-connectors-Garden-hoses-accessories-Lawn-garden/4294612474
Yes mine does this as well when I shutoff the water abruptly as the backflow preventer releases the excess pressure built up. I find shutting the water off slowly helps minimize it.
Drip irrigation systems typically operate at a much lower pressure than standard hose bibbs. If the backflow preventer isn't designed for low-pressure systems, it might misinterpret the pressure change as backflow and release water when you turn it on. Try to turn on the spigot slowly.
Sorta. I use them so that I know the plants all get about the same amount of water for a given time since they are mostly in the 7-10 gallon pot size range. For anything larger I will add an additional 1 GPH emitter to the mix.
Just a standard rainbird y filter like this. About $14-17 depending on where you buy it. www.lowes.com/pd/Raindrip-Nylon-Hose-Pipe-Thread-Drip-Irrigation-Filter/3407258
Nice, explained in a way that pretty to easy understand!
Thank you for watching and glad it was easy to understand!
Great video and solid information. I had a heck of a time trying to hook up my 1/2” hose until I came across your video. Thx.
Thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful.
Great video! Nice to see in action. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching! Hopefully it was helpful.
Please describe the end pieces to close off the end for the winter. I would try to drain before it freezes, however water could get in the open end and maybe crack the tube as it freezes. Your video was the most practical for a home owner using Rainbird products. Thank you in advance, Pam
Thanks for your comments. The end pieces you can use are either a slide on cap that stays in place based on friction and has a screw off top that allows water to drain out for winter (slightly more expensive). The other is a simple crimp you slide over the tube when bending it over on itself. It's harder to slide off that crimp at the end of the season to allow water to drain but it works just as well. I think on one of the setups I used both since it was the first time setting up, but you only need one.
Thanks for sharing, learned a few things so now I dont have to read the long instructions which can be complicated.❤
Thanks for watching and glad that it was helpful!
Thank you for explaining what those additional attached pieces were for on the tubing stakes. The directions didn't explain how you were supposed to use them.
No problem. Glad that you found it useful. Thanks for watching!
what size is your main line and what fitting did you use to connect to water faucet? Thanks, I bought the rainbird expansion kit and it only has 1/4" tubing with it.
The main line is 1/2 inch. You'll need a 3/4 inch female hose thread connector either the 1/2 inch line or the 1/4 tubing directly. The kit I showed came with 1/2 inch line and you branch off from there with the 1/4 tubing.
thanks for the info, very helpful
Thanks for the video! Is the water flow continuous or do you have a timer somewhere?
It is not continuous and is only turned on 1-2 times a day (depending on how hot the season). The emitter heads are 1-3 gallons per hour so that would be overkill to leave them on all the time.
How long do you run the system if you hook it to a timer?
About an hour in my area, but it depends on how dry and hot it is in your location. Try increments of 15 minutes to find the best fit and then use that as a rough time going forward.
Thank you. What do I search for to get the hose quick disconnector?
"Garden hose quick connectors" would get you what you need.
Here's what they look like at Lowes:
www.lowes.com/pl/Garden-hose-quick-connectors-Garden-hoses-accessories-Lawn-garden/4294612474
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Hi, I just installed this system. Does water pour out of your backflow preventer when you shut the water off, is this normal?
Yes mine does this as well when I shutoff the water abruptly as the backflow preventer releases the excess pressure built up. I find shutting the water off slowly helps minimize it.
My back flow preventer is gushing water every time I turn my spigot on...what's wrong with my system? thanks.
Drip irrigation systems typically operate at a much lower pressure than standard hose bibbs. If the backflow preventer isn't designed for low-pressure systems, it might misinterpret the pressure change as backflow and release water when you turn it on. Try to turn on the spigot slowly.
do you use strictly 2gph emitters for convenience
Sorta. I use them so that I know the plants all get about the same amount of water for a given time since they are mostly in the 7-10 gallon pot size range. For anything larger I will add an additional 1 GPH emitter to the mix.
Neat, thank you.
No problem!
Put the ends of the tubing into boiling water for 30 seconds right before you start to work with the end.
Yeah that's a good idea. I have used a mini torch to warm up the ends in the past as well.
Which filter did you buy? Can you share a link?
Just a standard rainbird y filter like this. About $14-17 depending on where you buy it. www.lowes.com/pd/Raindrip-Nylon-Hose-Pipe-Thread-Drip-Irrigation-Filter/3407258