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Basic Drip Irrigation Maintenance Toolkit

Item: #126

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Price: $42.95 Each

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Never be without your spare drip parts again.  With the Basic Drip Irrigation Maintenance Toolkit you can have all your drip irrigation supplies right at your fingertips when you need them most, out in the yard!  This toolbox is uniquely suitable for holding all your drip irrigation parts and supplies. It has 3 separate pieces that come completely apart and each part can be used independently if needed.  The entire unit measures 17.25x9x13 (WxDxH) and is made from rust proof and impact resistant industrial grade resin.  Total cubic volume of 998 cu in.

This kit comes packed with many of the items routinely needed for drip irrigation maintenance and repairs. Choose the kit that is right for your needs. Click the "Kit Includes" tab for an itemized list of parts that are included in this kit. Need more parts? Just add them to your order.

The Lid:
The lid has two separate compartments with partitioned space for small items. The left compartment is divided into 6 spaces of equal size. The right compartment is divided into 4 spaces with one large compartment. The lid is locked into place with heavy duty buckle latches on each side of the toolbox. Each latch has the ability to be pad locked (not included).  The lid can be removed from the base unit and used as a small toolbox by itself if needed.

The Tray:
The tray has a single large handle in the middle and a usable space that encompasses the handle.  The tray can be removed and used as a standalone toolbox if needed. 

The Base:
The base unit consists of a single large space that can be used for medium to large items.  It can easily accommodate a 100' roll of 1/4" tubing with plenty of room left over for all your other drip irrigation spare parts.

A Drip Depot exclusive item available only at DripDepot.com. 

The Basic Drip Irrigation Maintenance Toolkit contains 43 pieces
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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.
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