Drip Kits

Congratulations on your purchase of a Drip Depot Standard Drip Irrigation Maintenance Toolkit. 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 #
	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
	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.	20	1067
	1/4" Barbed Connector extends drippers or micro sprinklers from 1/2" poly tube or connects 2 pieces of 1/4" micro tube.	20	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.	20	1072
	1/4" in-line shut off valve - barb x barb. Use to open and close any line of 1/4" microtube.	5	1159
	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.	2	1193
	Use to connect two pieces of 1/2" Polytubing. Used to repair damaged tubing or join tubing for extended length.	2	1194
	Use to achieve a 90 degree turn by connecting two pieces of 1/2" Polytubing.	2	1198
	Close the end of 1/2" poly tube	2	1199
	Used to split any 1/2" tubing into multiple branches	2	1200
	Perma-Loc 4-Way Hose Cross	1	1202
	Female Hose Thread Adapter with 1/4" Barb - Screws on directly to a faucet or hose. 1/4" tubing is then attached to the 1/4" barb. Does not come with screen.	1	1227
	Never be without your spare drip parts again. With the Drip Irrigation Maintenance Toolbox you can have all your drip irrigation supplies right at your fingertips when you need them most.	1	1237

CHECKING YOUR SYSTEM:

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.