This is fine and dandy, buit it's a lot more difficult when the drip line is lying in the dirt or behind a bunch of bushes. You can't possible add a post like this for an esisting line
Super helpful! I thought I was going to have to replace a section of line because the red drip caps are in the wrong spot once we relocated some plants, I didn't know you could add the black 1/4" line to redirect the flow elsewhere - super easy now! Thanks!
Howdy all! Spend a few extra dollars at the Hardware Store and buy a combination hole punch/ tubing cutter! After jabbed my poor fingers trying to FORCE that barbed fitting into the tubing.
It definitely can be. Sometimes you will want to be precise where the water is applied and worry less about the main drip line moving. Also, sometimes you will have multiple emitters for one plant and you could perhaps have one on each side or three where you would have them in a triangular pattern, etc. Lastly, the bug cap on the end will help keep the bugs out that could clog it. Hope this answers your question.
One emitter for a plant, two emitters for a plant but newer one emitter to two plants. The pressure after emitter is very low and probably just one plant will be watered. I made the mistake.
Just found your channel, last house had sprinkler system done already that fit my needs. This house doesn’t. Video idea: I have an older system and it has these pipe pole type sprinkler heads for my flowerbeds. Can you do a video on how to convert that existing connection to the blank drip line connection?
For sure. Help me understand better what the existing set up is so I can make sure when the time comes we can do the right type of tutorial. Are they sprinkler heads on top of PVC pipe (white pipe) coming out of the ground? Or are they skinny black/grey pipe with nozzles on top? Or something else?
Our drip system was professionally installed. Each plant has a flexible stake or two. I'm noticing very uneven watering. Some plants are getting a steady stream, some just droplets and some no water at all. This system was just put in. What causes this problem. Any advice is helpful.
If a bug cap wasn’t used, bugs can get into the ends and clog them. Difficult to say without testing each individual part. I’d call the contractor to see if they will warranty it.
Might have debris (dirt particles) in the main line clogging emitters randomly. Hopefully each drip line has a filter at the start of it / just after the valve. Make sure that is cleaned at least once a year. Also can open the end of the drip line and flush the line. If things are clogged the only solution might be to replace those specific parts.
I've got too many emitters in the wrong spots on my feed line. Are there ways to remove and seal those? Plus, whoever installed this system didn't think their garden through as some 1/4" lines are WAY too long and reach yards away. Thanks!
@@thesprinklerchannel Home Depot sells a "Drip Repair and Expansion kit" - comes in a bucket - for around $32 which includes 1/4" tubing Goof plugs (10 in the kit) and those will work to plug the holes I need plugged. Thanks for your suggestions! The kit has oodles of goodies...250' of 1/4" tubing too. SCORE!!
@@thesprinklerchannel I mean the flow rate. I was thinking if I already have a 2 GPH emitter and want to reduce that to 1 GPH, rather than cut the tubing, can I just connect another length of 1/4" tubing to the first emitter then hook the 2nd lower flow rate emitter ? End result is: flexibility to switch between two flow rates
So there are the pre-installed emitter drip lines which are good if you need to soak an entire area. This is how it’s done for shrubbery and trees when a specific location is wanting to be watered.
Thanks a lot, showing these basic steps is very helpful for DIY beginners like me!❤
Great instructions! I'm working on maintaining my system and adding tubing lines to plants. Thank you!
Thanks for the basic demonstration. I'm currently engaged in pre-purchase research. 😁
preach brother
Thank you SO MUCH!!! Saved me so much time! I appreciate the time it takes to do these videos!
Thank you for your gratitude!
This is fine and dandy, buit it's a lot more difficult when the drip line is lying in the dirt or behind a bunch of bushes. You can't possible add a post like this for an esisting line
Super helpful! I thought I was going to have to replace a section of line because the red drip caps are in the wrong spot once we relocated some plants, I didn't know you could add the black 1/4" line to redirect the flow elsewhere - super easy now! Thanks!
Howdy all! Spend a few extra dollars at the Hardware Store and buy a combination hole punch/ tubing cutter!
After jabbed my poor fingers trying to FORCE that barbed fitting into the tubing.
Yep the punch hole tool is a must!
Thank you for sharing.
Very informative post
Yep, very helpful, thanks!
3:53 and there’s my limit! See ya!!👋🏼
Very cool man..thanks
Hi! Can you also punch more holes in the orange tubing with the built-in emitters and put in those red emitters? I need more holes in mine...?
Yes you can, just not too close to each other and as long as the pressure is sufficient, which typically isn’t a problem if designed correctly.
Am I missing a something? I thought the red piece is where the rainbird actually drips water from??
It definitely can be. Sometimes you will want to be precise where the water is applied and worry less about the main drip line moving. Also, sometimes you will have multiple emitters for one plant and you could perhaps have one on each side or three where you would have them in a triangular pattern, etc. Lastly, the bug cap on the end will help keep the bugs out that could clog it. Hope this answers your question.
Hi! I was wondering if I can water 3 plants with one 2gph emitter. Ex: 1/2 tube then a 2gph emitter then tee off the 1/4in tubing. Great video!
If you do that would definitely want a higher gpm emitter.
One emitter for a plant, two emitters for a plant but newer one emitter to two plants. The pressure after emitter is very low and probably just one plant will be watered. I made the mistake.
If your 1/4" run is over 5 feet, I believe your emitter goes on the end and not into the 1/2". Is this correct?
I’ve never ran them more than 5’ so not sure.
Just found your channel, last house had sprinkler system done already that fit my needs. This house doesn’t. Video idea: I have an older system and it has these pipe pole type sprinkler heads for my flowerbeds. Can you do a video on how to convert that existing connection to the blank drip line connection?
For sure. Help me understand better what the existing set up is so I can make sure when the time comes we can do the right type of tutorial.
Are they sprinkler heads on top of PVC pipe (white pipe) coming out of the ground? Or are they skinny black/grey pipe with nozzles on top? Or something else?
@@thesprinklerchannel pvc In the ground and then the grey pole type with nozzle on the top is coming out of the ground. Does that help?
I always thought the 1/4" line would attach to the 1/2" line then the emitter on the 1/4" line.
Most think it’s this way before they learn how it was designed to be.
Our drip system was professionally installed. Each plant has a flexible stake or two. I'm noticing very uneven watering. Some plants are getting a steady stream, some just droplets and some no water at all. This system was just put in. What causes this problem. Any advice is helpful.
If a bug cap wasn’t used, bugs can get into the ends and clog them. Difficult to say without testing each individual part. I’d call the contractor to see if they will warranty it.
Might have debris (dirt particles) in the main line clogging emitters randomly. Hopefully each drip line has a filter at the start of it / just after the valve. Make sure that is cleaned at least once a year. Also can open the end of the drip line and flush the line. If things are clogged the only solution might be to replace those specific parts.
I've got too many emitters in the wrong spots on my feed line. Are there ways to remove and seal those? Plus, whoever installed this system didn't think their garden through as some 1/4" lines are WAY too long and reach yards away. Thanks!
You could just kink and tape the emitter lines branching off the main drip line. Otherwise just have timo cut drip line and put a coupler.
@@thesprinklerchannel Home Depot sells a "Drip Repair and Expansion kit" - comes in a bucket - for around $32 which includes 1/4" tubing Goof plugs (10 in the kit) and those will work to plug the holes I need plugged. Thanks for your suggestions! The kit has oodles of goodies...250' of 1/4" tubing too. SCORE!!
Is it possible to switch a drip end for a small sprayer?
Yes
For Pete’s sake - get to the point! 3:41
Can you install a 1 GPH emitter in line with the 2 GPH emitter in case you wanted to reduce the flow ?
What do you mean by flow? What’s the end results you are looking for?
@@thesprinklerchannel I mean the flow rate. I was thinking if I already have a 2 GPH emitter and want to reduce that to 1 GPH, rather than cut the tubing, can I just connect another length of 1/4" tubing to the first emitter then hook the 2nd lower flow rate emitter ? End result is: flexibility to switch between two flow rates
Having buried drip lines makes this process 3 times harder
Is it me or does this seems overly complicated versus micro holes in a hose and then U brace the hose in place.
So there are the pre-installed emitter drip lines which are good if you need to soak an entire area. This is how it’s done for shrubbery and trees when a specific location is wanting to be watered.
Bug Emitter? Sounds like a terrible idea.
This is wrong. The red side goes into the hose.
The pointy black part pierces through the main drip line until the barb catches the wall of the tube. Hope this helps.
@Lisa Greenough there are different ways to do it . If you put the emitter on the larger tube side then you don’t put another one at the other end