DIG’s Six-Outlet PC Drip Emitter Manifold is a high-flow emission device used to retrofit an existing 1/2″ sprinkler riser into a six-outlet drip irrigation system without altering or increasing the flow of the sprinkler system zone. The manifold with 1/2″ female pipe thread is a pressure compensating head operating at a pressure range of 15-50 PSI with an even flow rate of 6 GPH per each outlet. It allows installation flexibility when incorporated into a new system or as a part of a sprinkler system zone. The manifold has six rotating barbed elbows outlets that can be connected to 1/4″ micro tubing to deliver water under the plant canopy, using stakes to support the micro tubing in place. It can also incorporate 1/4″ drip line, 1/4″ soaker hose or drip emitters to a maximum flow of 6 GPH to achieve good root zone coverage of individual plants or groups of plants.
MODEL | DESCRIPTION | COLOR |
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A6 | 6 GPH, 6-outlet Drip Manifold with 1/2 in. (FNPT) | Black |
The A6 Six-Outlet Drip Irrigation Manifold can be used on new or existing installations to convert a sprinkler riser into a drip irrigation system, applying 50% to 70% less water than a conventional sprinkler system. It can be used to apply water at the root zone area of the plant only, eliminating pest problems, weed growth, and water waste from evaporation and run off. The manifold has even uniformity from each outlet and it is recommended for watering individual shrubs, roses or trees. It is installed using the converter barbed elbows for each outlet with 1/4″ micro tubing and support stakes to secure the micro tubing. The manifold can be used to cover individual plants or closely spaced groups of plants within the layout.
The manifold can be used to apply water to most landscape gardens, utilizing the same short range watering cycles as used with spray heads to meet most watering applications. Using drip irrigation, water first thing in the morning before the temperatures begin to rise. This will allow excess moisture on leaves and top soil to dry before fungal and other diseases can develop. The most common cause of early plant death is over-watering. Using drip irrigation can help sustain healthy plants by applying water directly to the plant root zone when and where it is needed. For established plantings, deep, infrequent watering is recommended. In most cases, applying deep watering will encourage deeper rooting, which leads to stronger, healthier plants.
Retrofitting a conventional sprinkler riser to a water-saving drip irrigation system requires a few simple steps including evaluation of the areas to be watered, selection of the best watering method and selection of flow rate. The most suitable uses for a multi-outlet drip irrigation manifold include watering shrubs, trees, roses, pots or individual plants that can be irrigated more efficiently using a drip irrigation system.
Flow (GPM) | Flow (GPH) | Head loss (psi) | Velocity (psi) | Max. # of 6 GPH heads per zone |
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5 | 300 | 10.5 | 5.6 | 8 |
7 | 420 | 18.6 | 7.9 | 12 |
Flow (GPM) | Flow (GPH) | Head loss (psi) | Velocity (psi) | Max. # of 6 GPH heads per zone |
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7 | 420 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 12 |
10 | 600 | 8.7 | 6.3 | 17 |
Note: One of the most common installation errors is using too few, and poorly spaced, drip emitters. Often only a single emitter or outlet is placed at the base of a newly planted tree or shrub. In clay soils, a single drip emitter or outlet can wet three to four feet in diameter; on sandy soils, however, the same layout using the same drip emitter will only wet an area less than one foot in diameter. Because plant roots can grow a few feet a year depending on the plant and location, after one year the diameter of the root system might exceed the diameter of the watered area. A single emitter or outlet per tree or shrub could therefore restrict root development as early as the first year after planting. For this reason, it is especially important to place additional drip emitters or outlets around each plant, early in the plant’s life.
Note: To expand the system, we highly recommend continuing with the some model kit or products. Review the instruction manual included with the kit for complete details.