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This is a suggestion for using a drip system in a garden or for long line along a fence with flowers, shrubs, groundcover and trees. This recommendation can be used on medium to heavy soil. Suggestion for home garden: With this suggestion we recommend using the 1/2 inch .700 OD drip tubing as the main line. The 1/2 inch drip tubing can deliver the water in a curving or long path to the flowers, shrubs, groundcover and trees. Use the drip emitters for individual plants, for plants that are spaced close together in a row or in the path of the 1/2 inch drip tubing by inserting the drippers directly into the 1/2 inch drip tubing. Individual plants that are far-off from the path of the 1/2 inch drip tubing, use 1/4 inch micro tubing as the feeder line and insert the drippers at the end of the micro tubing, near the plant and secure the dripper with a stake. With these suggestions you can water a diversity of plants on the same zones or faucet. To resolve the issue of various plants sizes such as trees, shrubs, roses, and vegetables in different size and height see our suggestion for the number of drippers recommended per plant For a garden area with a diversity of plants and spacing between the plants, our recommendation is to use one type of dripper such as 1GPH or drip line with 12 to 18 inches spacing. The main feature of this option is to allow the user to know the total flow rate of the system, and by adjusting watering time providing the right amount of water to all the plants. <ul> <li>For plants closely spaced, use 1 GPH (4 liters) dripper every 10 to 12 inches (20-30 cm) apart or drip line with 12 or 18 inches spacing.</li> <li>Small plants up to 2 feet high spaced few feet apart, use 1 GPH dripper per plant or drip line with 18 inches of spacing.</li> <li>Plants 2' to 3' high, (50-75 cm) use 2 drippers 1 GPH (4 liters) per plant spaced 12 inches apart or drip line with 12 inch spacing.</li> <li>Plants 3' to 5' high, (75-100 cm) use 3 to 4 1-GPH (4 liters) drippers per plant, spaced 12 inches (25 cm) apart or loop the drip line around the plant.</li> <li>Plants 5' to 7' (100-150 cm) high, use 4 to 6 1-GPH (4 liters) drippers per plant, spaced 12 inches apart or loop the drip line around the plant with the drippers.</li> </ul> Installation: Parts needed to start a system from a faucet: To automate the system our suggestion is to use a battery operated controller (optional) from there attach a backflow device, as well as a filter to protect the drip and micro sprinklers from plugging. In addition, be sure to add a 25-PSI pressure regulator after the filter. For a long run of 1/2 inch drip tubing (400'-500' long), use the adjustable pressure regulator. All of our drip line and fittings are UV resistant, and are good for above ground installation Parts suggestion: <ol> <li> Optional battery operated controller model 9001 </li> <li> 3/4 inch FHT back flow device model D45 (#10). Connect it to the controller or if a controller is not use, connect directly to the faucet.</li> <li> 3/4 inch FHT screen filter with a 155 mesh, model D57A (# 13). Connect it to the backflow device.</li> <li>3/4 inch FHT 25 PSI pressure regulator model D46 (#4). Connect to the filter.</li> <li> 3/4 inch FHT swivel adaptor model C34 (# 18). If you need to split the line into two sections in at the faucet use a tee model C38 (#22). Connect it to the pressure regulator.</li> <li> 100 feet 1/2 inch drip tubing model B36. Connect to the swivel adaptor and run drip tubing between or near the plants, if more than 100' is needed, use the 500 foot model B37. </li> <li> 100' 1/4 inch micro tubing model B38100. You can use the 1/4 inch micro tubing to extend to plants that are far-off from the 1/2 inch drip tubing. If all the plants are next to the path of the 1/2 inches drip tubing, then the 1/4 inches micro tubing is not needed.</li> <li> 1/4 inch barb model H80A or H80B (#25). Connect the 1/4 inch micro tubing by punching hole in the 1/2 inch drip tubing, inserting the 1/4 inch barb, and pushing the 1/4 inch micro tubing onto the barb.</li> <li> 1/2 inch coupling (if needed) model C33 (#17). To connect two pieces of 1/2 inch drip tubing.</li> <li> 1/2 inch hose ends model F68B(#55). After you install the 1/2 inch drip tubing and before you install the drippers, be sure to flush the line, and close the end of the 1/2 inch drip tubing. Next, pressurize the system again, and make sure there are no leaks.</li> <li> 1 GPH PC dripper model B221B (#30). Attach the dripper directly to the 1/2 inch drip tubing or to the end of the 1/4 inches micro tubing. </li> <li> Punch model D44 (#52). Punch holes in the 1/2 inch drip tubing for insertion of drippers. </li> <li> Goof Plugs (if needed) model G79B (#56). If you have a hole on the 1/2 inch drip tubing, you can use the plug to close the hole. </li> </ol> Program a controller to run approximately 45 min. to 1 hour every two days, depending on your location and soil type. After a week check the soil moisture and health of the plants, adjust the watering time if necessary. 1

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16 This is a suggestion for using a drip system in a garden or for long line along a fence with flowers, shrubs, groundcover and trees. This recommendation can be used on medium to heavy soil. 0 0 Home Gardens

2008-06-23T11:21:33-07:00

For vegetable garden we suggest the following two options: Option 1: Drip line with 1 GPH dripper every 18". This system can last for 7-10 years Option 2: Drip tape with drippers every 12". This system can last for 3-5 years Option 1: Using a drip line with PC dripper every 18" Our suggestion is to use the 1/2" drip tubing as the main line and run the drip tubing perpendicular to the vegetable garden beds or rows. Near each row or bed of vegetable cut the 1/2" drip tubing and add a 1/2" tee. Into the tee connect the 1/2 drip line with 1 GPH drippers every 18" model B18100 and layout the drip line close to the row or at the center of the vegetable bed. After the installation is complete, turn the water supply on and flush the line, then use a hose end to close the end of the drip line and the drip tubing. Pressurize the system again and make sure that the system is working with water flowing from all the drippers along the drip line and you do not see any leak. This system can be use for a vegetable garden with any numbers of rows for a total flow rate of up to 220 GPH If you have more then one bed spread around the garden you can control the flow on each bed by adding a ball valve. To the 1/2" tee connect a section of 1/2" drip tubing and run into the bed. Into the drip tubing connect the 1/2" ball valve and from the ball valve continue with the 1/2" drip line inside the bed and repeat for each additional bed. See the list below with what we think are the best steps to help you to install this system. Please be aware that all instillation applications are different and we cannot make this link a perfect for all situations. If you do not find the exact information that pertains to your application, send as an email with what you like to do for your particular situation. All our drip hoses and fittings are UV resistance, and are good for above the ground installation. Parts suggestion: <ul> <li>Optional battery operated controller (low flow) model 9001D or 9001EZ. Connect to the faucet.</li> <li>3/4" FHT back flow device #10. Connect to the controller or if controller is not use connect to the faucet. The backflow protect the system from contaminated water re-entering the water supply.</li> <li>3/4" FHT screen filter with155 mesh #13. Connect the filter to the backflow device. The filter is use to protect the drippers from plugging. The filter screen needs to be removed for cleaning from time to time.</li> <li>3/4" FHT 25 PSI pressure regulator #4. Connect the pressure regulator to the filter. </li> <li>3/4" FHT swivel adaptor #18. Connect the swivel adaptor to the pressure regulator.</li> <li>50, 100, 200, or 500' 1/2" drip tubing model B35, B36, B39 or B37. Connect to the swivel adaptor and layout the drip tubing perpendicular to the vegetable garden beds or rows. </li> <li>Tees 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" (if needed) #19. Used to split the 1/2" tubing if needed near each row or bed. </li> <li>Ball valve #64. Add to each bed if needed to give you a complete control for each individual bed (optional).</li> <li>100' model B18100 drip line with 1 GPH dripper. Connect the drip line with dripper every 18" to the to the drip tubing using the tee and layout the drip line near the vegetable rows. </li> <li>1/2" coupling (if needed) #17. To connect two pieces of 1/2" drip tubing or drip line.</li> <li>1/2" hose ends #71 (pack of 1) and #55 (pack of 5). After you install the 1/2" drip line and the drip tubing, turn the water on and flush the line, then close the end of the 1/2" drip line, pressurize the system and make sure that the system have no leak.</li> <li>1/2" stake #60 (pack of 1). Use to hold the 1/2" drip tubing and drip line into the ground. Place as needed.</li> <li>Plugs (if needed) #56 (pack of 10). If any holes on the 1/2" drip tubing or drip line you can use the plug to close the hole. </li> </ul> Option 2: Using a drip tape with dripper every 12" This suggestion is for installing a drip system in a vegetable garden with any numbers of rows for a total flow rate of 220 GPH (same as with drip line) The best way to install a drip tape for a vegetable garden, is using the drip tape with a 1/2" drip tubing as the main line. The drip tape is thin wall drip line with drippers every 12" with a flow rate of 80 GPH per 100'. The best installation method is to use the 1/2" drip tubing as the main line perpendicular to the vegetable rows. Near each row connect the drip tape to the drip tubing using the drip tape reducer connector. If the bed has more then one vegetable row with spacing between the row of more then 10", then install the drip tape between two rows. You can use the drip tape above or below the ground with up to 10 rows, each 30' long Parts needed: <ul> <li>Optional battery operated controller (low flow) model 9001D or 9001EZ. Connect to the faucet.</li> <li>3/4" FHT back flow device #10. Connect to the controller or if controller is not use connect to the faucet.</li> <li>3/4" FHT screen filter with155 mesh #13. Connect the filter to the backflow device.</li> <li>3/4" FHT 25 PSI pressure regulator #4. Connect the pressure regulator to the filter.</li> <li>3/4" FHT swivel adaptor #18. Connect the swivel adaptor to the pressure regulator.</li> <li>Tees 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" (if needed) #19. Used to split the 1/2" tubing if needed near each bed. </li> <li>Near each row punch a hole in the 1/2" drip tubing and insert a drip reducer connector #29 (pack of 2), to the adaptor connect the drip tape and run along the each bed. </li> <li>Drip tape model ST100R or drip kit model ST100 with 100' of drip tape. Connect the drip tape to the to the drip tape connector and layout the drip tape near the vegetable rows. After you install the drip tape, turn the water on and flush the line.</li> <li>Close the end of the drip tape using drip tape end #28 (pack of 2). Close the end using the connector, pressurize the system and make sure that the system working to your satisfaction and the system has no leak. </li> <li>Punch #51 or #52 (pack of 1). Use the punch to punch the holes in the drip tubing for insertion of the connectors.</li> </ul> Turn the system every day for about .45 minutes to 1 hours depending on your location and the soil type. After a week check the soil, the health of the plants, and adjust the watering time as needed. 1

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17 This is a suggestion for using a drip system in a Vegetable Gardens 0 0 Vegetable Gardens

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Our suggestion is to use a combination of drip 1/4" soaker line or misters for large containers and individual drippers for the smaller pots. For larger or longer containers use our 1/4" soaker line (drip line with .5 GPH dripper every 12"). For smaller pots use 1-2 .5 GPH drippers per pot. First, divide the containers and pots into groups with similar sizes and similar watering needs. It is also advisable to divide containers and pots into groups that are either in full sun or in shaded areas. See the list below with what we think are the best steps to help you to install this system. Please be aware that all instillation applications are different and we cannot make this link a perfect for all situations. If you do not find the exact information that pertains to your application, send as an email with what you like to do for your particular situation. In this installation configuration the system can start from a 3/4" faucet or ho a garden hose. The system can be automated using a hose end battery operated controller (optional). This layout can be used with up to 200 small baskets or smaller number of large boxes in a wide range of application layout. With this system you have the option using the 1/2" as the main line and the 1/4" micro tubing as the sub lateral for a system with up to a total flow rate of 220 GPH or up to 220 1 gallon pots or using the 1/4" micro tubing only for up to 25 1 gallon pots Parts suggestion: <ul> <li>Battery operated controller (optional) model 9001. Connect the controller to the faucet. </li> <li>After the controller installed a 3/4" filter #13. Connect the filter to the controller. The filter will protect the drippers and the 1/4" soaker line (drip line) from plugging.</li> <li>To the filter connect a 3/4" FHT 25-PSI pressure regulator #4. The pressure regulator will lower the incoming pressure to a lower the pressure recommended for use with a drip system. </li> <li>3/4" FHT swivel adaptor #18. Connect to the pressure regulator. If you need to split the line to two sections in at the faucet use #22 swivel tee for the large system or 3/4" x 1/4" adaptor #21 for the smaller system</li> <li>50' or 100' 1/2" drip tubing model B35 and B36. Connect to the swivel adaptor and layout the drip tubing along the patio or pots and containers area (For the large system up to 220 1 GPH drippers or 400 .5 GPH can be installed on 1 line of 1/2" drip tubing). For the small system use 1/4" vinyl micro tubing model B38 for 50', B38100 for 100' and B38500 for 500' and connect into the 1/4" adaptor</li> <li>If using the 1/2" drip tubing, near each pot, basket and container punch a hole in the 1/2" tubing using the punch, and insert a 1/4" barb #25.</li> <li>If using the 1/4" micro tubing, near each pot, basket and container cut the 1/4" micro tubing and add a 1/4" tee #26</li> <li>Into the 1/4" barb or 1/4" tee connect the 1/4" micro tubing (see above for model #), and run it to the basket or container (one line of 1/4" micro tubing for each pot, basket or container)</li> <li>4" to 6" from the pots or baskets cut the micro tubing, and attach a 1/4" ball valve #65 (2 per pack). Ideally when everything is connected and running, each pot on the system should begin to drain water in the same time. If this is not happening, it is usually because there are various pot sizes. A 1/4" valve can be added to control the flow to each pot or section of pots. When planning out your system, it is common to group like size containers on one line, sectioning out the pots. In this situation, a single 1/4" valve can control the flow to a number of similar sized pots. If this is not possible because of the layout of the pots, which is common, a 1/4" valve can be added to each line to individually control the water to the pots. This ball valve will allow you to adjust the flow by turning the knob to either side.</li> <li>After the ball valve add another piece of 1/4" micro tubing, and run it into the pot, basket or container.</li> <li>To the end of the 1/4", and for each basket of up to 10" in diameter add .5 GPH #37 (pack of 5, 25 and 100) and secure with a stake #57 or #67 (pack of 10 and 100). For basket larger then 10" and up to 12", instead of the dripper, add a 1/4" tee, into each side of the tee add a 3" to 5" micro tubing, and to the end of the two micro tubing add a .5 GPH dripper. For containers larger then 12" or for a very long containers, inside the containers instead of the dripper, add a 1/4" tee, into the tee connect the 1/4" soaker line (drip line) model SH50 and make a loop around the basket or containers, if needed have two loops and then connect back to the other side of the 1/4" tee</li> <li>1/2" hose ends #55 (pack of 5) or #71 (pack of 1). After the 1/2" drip tubing is installed, turn the water on and flush the line. Close the end of the 1/2" drip tubing. Turn the water on again and make sure that the system operating and there is no leak along the line or on the filter assembly.</li> <li>Punch #52 or our large punch #51. Use the punch to punch hole in the 1/2" for insertion of the drippers and 1/4" fittings</li> <li> 1/2" tubing holder stakeParts suggestion: #60 can be used to hole the 1/2" drip tubing to the ground</li> <li>Plugs (if needed) #56. If you have a hole on the 1/2" you can use the plug to close the hole </li> </ul> Start the system: Begin by turning the water on and adjusting the flow on the 1/4" ball valves as needed by turning the knob on the ball valve clock-wise. NOTE: The pots probably will drain uneven (because they are in different sized) use the 1/4" valve on each line to control the flow, so that each pot can drains at the same time regardless of size. When watering on a regular basis, it is ideal to allow very little water to drain out of the pots. This helps conserve water and generally keeps the area cleaner. After the initial start up you will want to determine how long the system should run each time to sufficiently irrigate the pots without excess runoff. To do this, run the system checking to see how long it takes all the pots to drain. We want to set irrigation schedules about 1-2 minutes less then it takes for the pots to drain. For example, lets say it initially took the pots 5 minutes to all begin draining. This means you will want to leave the system on regularly for about 2-3 minutes each time to minimize runoff. After a week check the soil, the health of the plants, and adjust the watering time as needed. 1

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18 Our suggestion is to use a combination of drip 1/4" soaker line or misters for large containers and individual drippers for the smaller pots.... 0 0 Pots and Containers

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