Anatomy of a Drip System
Anatomy of a Drip System
Knowing all the parts and pieces that are needed to make up a drip irrigation system can seem a bit daunting. But if you look close enough, you will find that all drip irrigation systems break down into 3 main sections.
The first section is the Water Source Connection. This covers all the parts needed to attach your drip system to your water supply. The parts common to this section are the Hose Timer, Vacuum Breaker, Hose Filter, Pressure Regulator and Tubing Adapter. The water supply can either be a hose bibb, spigot, faucet connection or irrigation valve. In general, most water supply connections will come with either ¾” male hose threads or pipe threads.
Next is Water Distribution. This covers all the parts needed to bring your water to the areas that require watering. The parts common to this section are Solid Poly tubing, Fittings and Stakes.
Last is the Water Devices. This covers all the parts needed to deliver water directly to the plants. The parts common to this section are Drip Emitters, Micro Jets, Sprayers and Soaker Hose Dripline.
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DD-DH700-100 1/2" x 100' .700 OD Poly Tubing - 100' Roll
$11.90For main and lateral lines of a drip irrigation system. Use 1/2" compression fittings (700 series) or Direct-Loc fittings. 100 foot roll. -
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DD-PCE5 1/2 GPH Pressure Compensating Drip Emitter - Button Dripper
$0.21 - $0.35Volume discounts 1 - 99 $0.35 100 - 999 $0.29 1000 - 2999 $0.25 3000 + $0.21 Order in multiples of 10 - Our most accurate button dripper emitter. Pressure compensating emitters deliver a consistent output of water, even with changes in pressure due to long drip tubing runs or changes in elevation.
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