Drip Kits

Congratulations on your purchase of a Drip Depot Premium Drip Irrigation and Microsprinkler Kit for Landscapes. Your new kit represents the state of the art in drip irrigation technology. Please take a few moments to read through this instruction manual to familiarize yourself with all the parts of this kit. Installation instructions are included at the end of this manual.

DESCRIPTION		QTY	ITEM #
	3/4" FHT x 3/4" MHT preset pressure regulators. Preset to various PSI ratings. Reduces the pressure entering the system. Use with other hose thread fittings. Choose the appropriate preset PSI rating for your application.	1	1016
	3/4" FHT x 3/4" MHT - Backflow Preventer prevents dirt or fertilizer from re-entering the water supply. Install after the faucet.	1	1023
	For extending drippers and micro sprinklers from main line or as the primary line in a small system. Flexible vinyl will not kink or crimp. Resistant to UV rays. May be used above or below ground.	1	1041
	Made of high quality, low density 7510 polyethylene resin. Resistant to UV rays. May be used above or below ground. Size: .600 inside Diameter (ID) X .700 outside diameter (OD)	1	1045
	1/4" Barbed Elbow creates a 90 degree turn with 1/4" micro tube. Use to achieve a 90 degree layout of 1/4" microtubing or to extend 1/4" microtubing from 1/2" polytubing to plants.	10	1067
	1/4" Barbed Connector extends drippers or micro sprinklers from 1/2" poly tube or connects 2 pieces of 1/4" micro tube.	50	1070
	Use the 1/4" Barbed Tee for a three direction layout of drippers or micro-sprinklers on 1/4" micro-tube, or to extend from 1/2" tube with two directions of 1/4" micro-tube.	10	1072
	360 degree adjustable dripper on 5" spike with flow rate of 0-10 GPH. Twisting the dial on the dripper towards the "+" or the " -" signs will allow you to adjust the flow between 0-10 GPH	5	1105
	Full circle with coverage up to 25 foot diameter. Ideal uses for groundcovers, flowerbeds and shrubs. Recommended installation is 6 to 8 inches above the ground. Threads directly into 1/2" poly tube, 1/4" micro tube or riser stake	5	1146
	6" Microtube Stabilizer Stake holds 1/8" and 1/4" microtubing near plant or in pot to secure the position of microtubing and dripper.	30	1154
	Use Rigid Riser Holding Stake with 1/4" rigid risers to raise microsprinkler or spray jet above the ground.	5	1158
	Adjustable vortex sprayer has 1/4" barb inlet mounted on spike. Full circle sprayer with adjustable flow of 0-10 GPH rate and coverage of up to 12" diameter.	5	1167
	Rigid Riser with 1/4" barb - Use the 1/4" flex barb with rigid riser to extend any microsprinkler or fogger above ground. Insert barbed side to 1/2" polytubing. Screw microsprinkler or fogger into other end. Accepts any fitting with 10/32 threads.	5	1170
	Standard Punch - 1/4" Hole - Punch creates holes in 1/2" poly tube for insertion of drippers and microsprinklers.	1	1173
	Use a goof plug to plug holes in 1/2" poly tube or closes the end of 1/4" micro tube.	20	1176
	Connects 1/2" poly tube to any standard garden hose thread water source such as a hose faucet or garden hose end.	1	1193
	Use to connect two pieces of 1/2" Polytubing. Used to repair damaged tubing or join tubing for extended length.	4	1194
	Use to achieve a 90 degree turn by connecting two pieces of 1/2" Polytubing.	4	1198
	Close the end of 1/2" poly tube	5	1199
	Used to split any 1/2" tubing into multiple branches	4	1200
	The Inline Hose Filter is a very simple but effective filter. Connects to any standard hose bib or end of hose.	1	1255
	Use this 8" Galvanized Steel Wire Stake to secure 1/2" Tubing.	20	1264
	Button Dripper can be inserted into 1/2" tubing or extended with 1/4" micro tubing. Turbulent flow drippers regulate water flow by dissipating energy in friction against the walls of the water passage.	50	1276

TO PLAN YOUR NEW KIT:

Assembling your new Premium Drip Irrigation and Microsprinkler Kit for Landscapes is not difficult. Here's how..

1. Decide what plants you want to water and where the nearest water sources are.
2. Decide on the best path to lay out your 1/2" tubing. Try to get as close as possible to the plants to be watered. A zig-zag or "S" layout can be helpful.
3. Think about the water requirements for each plant. Just make a good guess, you can always add or remove drippers and microprinklers if needed.

Drip irrigation systems can be very forgiving. It's easy to move them around (just drag a hose) or move individual components. One of the more challenging aspects to setting up a drip irrigation system is to get the system "BALANCED". By balanced we mean that after the system has run for a cycle, all the plants have enough water. As an example, if you have a drought tolerant plant next to a moisture loving plant you may have difficulties getting both plants to be happy. In a case like this you simply add many more drippers to the water loving plant and very few to the drought tolerant plant. You can also use drippers with a higher GPH rating on the water loving plant. Once you have an idea of what you want to accomplish, you're ready to go.

TO ASSEMBLE YOUR NEW KIT:

1. Connect the pressure regulator to the faucet or end of a hose.
2. Connect the filter to the end of the pressure regulator.
3. Connect The Perma-Loc Swivel Hose Thread Adapter to the 1/2" tubing. (note: It's easier to connect the tubing to the swivel adapter before the swivel adapter is connected to the filter.)
4. After you have connected the 1/2" tubing to the Female Hose Thread Adapter, screw the Female Hose Thread Adapter to the outlet of the filter.
5. If stakes are included in your kit, stake down the tubing where needed with the tubing holder stakes.
6. Lay the 1/2" tubing out on the ground in the desired location. Bend the tubing around trees and shrubs as needed.
7. FLUSH THE LINE: Turn the water on and flush the lines. Let water run through the tubing for 1-2 minutes to remove any debree that may have entered the line. This is important, any contaminants that are in the line will not be filtered out by the filter and they may clog your emitters. So be safe, take a few minutes to flush the line before continuing.
8. Close the 1/2" mainline with a Perma-Loc hose end(s). Now you have a closed system that can be pressurized.
9. Use the punch to punch a hole in the 1/2" tubing where you want to insert an emitter, sprayer or 1/4" Micro tubing.
10. 1/4" fittings can be inserted directly into the end of 1/4" line or inserted into 1/2" line after a hole has been punched.
11. Choose your emitter and snap it into the hole you punched.
12. Repeat as necessary.

CHECKING YOUR SYSTEM:

After you have installed or maintained your system you should "walk the line" and ensure that all emitters are working properly. Newly installed systems will sometimes weep around newly punched holes, this is normal and should decrease over time as the tubing seals itself. Check for proper placement of emitters to ensure that each plant is getting its fair share of water and that sprayers are not being obstructed.

HELPFULL TIPS:

1. Tubing is much easier to work with when it is warm. Lay tubing out in the sun for a few minutes before installation. This will allow the tubing to uncurl and be much more pliable.
2. To use a Perma-Loc fitting: Turn the collar counter clockwise until it tightens up to the body of the fitting. Slide the tubing or tape over the barb as far as it will go toward the body of the fitting. Sometimes a back-and-forth wiggle motion helps. Turn the collar clockwise over the tubing until the collar is tight.
3. If you have difficulty punching holes in the tubing because the tubing is collapsing, either run cold water through the tubing or cap it off and pressurize the system, be ready to get wet. Either way will make punching holes easier. When using a standard punch, use a straight twisting motion to make a clean hole. You will usually hear a pop, but not always.
4. 1/4" tubing and barbed fittings can be hard on fingers. To make things easier, try dipping the ends of 1/4" tubing into hot water for a few seconds before use. Or use a blow dryer to heat up the tubing ends. Both solutions make inserting 1/4" barbs much easier.
5. A hose end timer can be used to automate your drip system. Hose end timers are connected directly to the hose faucet or hose end and the pressure regulator is connected to the end of the timer.
6. If you need to make tight turns, use an elbow or tee fitting. To use an elbow or tee simply cut the 1/2" line at the desired location and insert the elbow or tee.

MAINTENANCE:

• Inspect your system regularly.
• Filters should be cleaned regularly. To determine your cleaning frequency, Unscrew the filter body and inspect the screen after the first couple of waterings to gage how often it must be cleaned.
• Tubbing, tape and fittings can be left outside during winter as long as you drain any remaining water from your lines.
• Timers, filters and regulators should all be removed from the hose or faucet and taken indoors if freezing conditions are expected.

REPAIRING YOUR SYSTEM:

• 1/4" tubing can be repaired by cutting out the damaged section and inserting a 1/4" barbed connector.
• 1/2" tubing can be repaired by cutting out the damaged section and inserting a 1/2" coupler.
• Drip tape can be repaired by cutting out the damaged section and inserting a tape coupler.
• 1/4" holes in poly tubing can be plugged by using a goof plug.