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Product Description
This kit contains everything you will need to build a gravity feed drip irrigation system. A rain barrel bulkhead fitting is included to turn a garbage can, bucket, or barrel into a rain barrel. Designed for a small garden. Uses one 1/2" main line with 1/4" Soakerhose Drip Tubing for lateral lines. The number of plants that can be watered with each kit is an estimate based on the total number of drip emitters provided in the kit. If you want to automate your drip system, a Hose End Timer can be purchased separately.
Detailed Gravity Feed Kit for Vegetable Gardens Instructions included (PDF link).
About Gravity Feed Drip Systems
Drip irrigation products are designed for use with constant pressure of 15 - 30 psi. Since the pressure with a gravity system is often well below this range, and drops as the system operates, emitter flow rates will be substantially less than those specified for the individual emitter. Output will also vary between emitters on the same line of drip tubing as they are placed farther away from the water source. We have done extensive testing in order to help you design an efficent gravity feed system. Please read the detailed instruction guide before planning and installing your gravity feed system.
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Included in the Kit:
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1 | Bulk Head Fitting for 7/8" Hole in Rain Barrel/Bucket w/ Gaskets | DD-BHF75 |
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10 | 1/4" Barbed Connector | DD-C250 |
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1 | 3/4" Hose Thread Swivel x .700 OD Compression Adapter - Black Ring | DD-CHS700 |
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1 | 1/4" x 100' Soaker Hose 12" Spacing 1/2 GPH Dripline Emitters - Black Tubing | DD-DET250-12-100 |
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1 | 1/2" x 50' .700 OD Poly Tubing - 50' Roll | DD-DH700-50 |
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2 | Figure 8 End of Line Plug - 1/2" .620" .700" .710" Tubing | DD-F8 |
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1 | 1/2" Flow Control Valve .700 OD Compression - Black Rings | DD-FCV700 |
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20 | Goof Plug - Dual End 1/4" & 1/8" | DD-GP |
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1 | Deluxe Hole Punch for 1/4" Barbed Fittings & Drippers | DD-HP250 |
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2 | 1/2" Compression Elbow .700 OD - Black Rings | DD-L700 |
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20 | Drip Tubing Hold Down 8" Wire Stake fits 1/8" to 3/4" tubing | DD-S8 |
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1 | Y Filter 3/4" Female Hose Swivel x Male Hose 150 Mesh Stainless Steel Screen | DD-YS75HFM |
How To Install a Bulk Head Connection
Irrigation Direct Product Tutorial
Video Transcript
Gravity Feed Drip Irrigation Kit for Clean or Dirty Water
Step 1: Installing a Bulk Head Fitting in a Rain Barrel
So we need to install our bulk head fitting, and we have chosen a 35 gallon Rubbermaid container to act as our rain barrel. Now most drip irrigation systems and components such as this drip emitter are designed to run within 20 to 30 psi. So this half gallon per hour emitter will put out a half gallon per hour at those psi ranges. Since this is gravity feed system, we have much less pressure to work with and we will also have much less output.
Now there are too main factors in determining our overall pressure within our gravity feed system. The first is the height of the rain barrel off the ground. For every foot of elevation, we increase the pressure by .433 psi. So at two feet, we would have .866 psi of pressure.
The other factor is the vertical column of water in the rain barrel. It also increases by every foot at .433 psi. So as an example, if we had a two foot elevation in a rain barrel, with a 24 inch vertical column of water, we would have 1.7 psi of pressure to work with. So let’s get started.
Okay, so we have all the parts laid out from our bulk head fitting kit. And let’s take a quick look at each component. We have an instruction sheet that will walk you step by step on how to install, we have a lock ring, we have two rubber washers, and we have the bulk head fitting. Now for installation, we are using a drill with a 7/8” hole saw and a pair of channel locks. So to begin, we need to locate an area within our rain barrel where we want to place the fitting. Now we need to figure out where in the rain barrel we want to place our bulk head fitting. We want it low enough so that we don’t have any standing water at the bottom that we are not using. Since we are dependent on all of this water to run our system we want to use every bit that we can. So we will mark an area with about an inch to an inch and a half up from the bottom. Now we will take our drill with the 7/8” whole saw and create the hole necessary for the bulk head fitting.
Alright, now that we have our hole drilled let’s make sure we clean out any debris, and then we will test fit our bulk head fitting. Perfect.
Now that we have created our hole, we need to install our bulk head fitting into the rain barrel. To begin, simply add one rubber washer to the small end of the bulk head fitting. Push it against the base. Then we are going to insert the bulk head fitting into the hole. And then take our other rubber washer and install that onto the backside.
So here is a reverse view of our installation. I have already placed the rubber washer onto the bulk head fitting. I place it through the hole we have created. I take the rubber O-ring, place it over the fitting, and with my free hand I spin the fitting on the other end while pushing the O-ring down against the base of the fitting. Then I take the lock ring, place it onto the fitting, and again, on the other side, with my free hand, I twist the lock ring down. Now if your arms aren’t long enough, that’s okay, just get one person to spin the fitting on one end, and someone to hold the lock ring on the other end. Now, we take our channel locks, grab the lock ring, and again, spin the fitting on the other side to synch down the lock ring, creating a seal.
Alright, so now that we have our bulk head fitting connected into our rain barrel, we are ready to test. To test, simply use a cap, a 3/4" female cap or some plastic around the fitting with a rubber band to hold it into place. Fill it about two inches above the fitting and then monitor it for about 30 minutes. Look for any water coming from around the O-ring seals. If you see any leaking, drain the water, get your channel locks and tighten just a little bit more.
Product Details
- Detailed Instructions included
- Waters up to 5 rows (20 feet long)
- Connects to a rain barrel. Bulk Head Fitting included (with instruction sheet).
- 1/2" drip tubing mainline
- 1/4" Soakerhose drip line
- Deluxe Hole Punch included
- A Hose End Timer (DD-HEDT) can be purchased separately.
- Detailed Gravity Feed Kit for Vegetable Gardens Instructions included (PDF link).
Replacement for
The Drip Store Model K015 Gravity Feed Drip Irrigation Kit for Vegetable Gardens, Drip King Basic Vegetable Drip Kit VEG100
All of the items below are included in the kit. If you need more of any particular item, you can add them to your cart from the list below.
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$3.00
Turn your garbage can, bucket or barrel in to a gravity feed rain barrel. This bulkhead fitting contains the parts you need to create a threaded hose connection for drip irrigation systems.
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Volume discounts 1 - 24 $0.10 25 - 99 $0.08 100 - 999 $0.052 1000 + $0.042 Used with drip irrigation to connect 1/4" drip irrigation micro tubing or 1/4" soaker hose dripline to 1/2" or 3/4" drip poly tubing. -
$0.40 - $0.65
Volume discounts 1 - 9 $0.65 10 - 24 $0.50 25 - 99 $0.45 100 + $0.40 Attach 700 drip line to a faucet, garden hose, filter, or regulator. Swivel end screws onto male hose threads. Compression end (black ring) accepts 700 drip tubing (.700" OD). -
Part #: DD-DET250-12-1001/4" x 100' Soaker Hose 12" Spacing 1/2 GPH Dripline Emitters - Black Tubing
$9.50 - $11.50Volume discounts 1 - 4 $11.50 5 - 9 $10.50 10 + $9.50 1/4" Soaker Hose Dripline. 1/2 Gallon-per-Hour in-line emitters molded into the tubing at 12" spacings. -
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For main and lateral lines of a drip irrigation system. Use 1/2" compression fittings (700 series) or Direct-Loc fittings. 50 foot roll.
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Volume discounts 1 - 24 $0.15 25 - 99 $0.10 100 - 999 $0.08 1000 + $0.07 Most economical fitting for capping off 1/2" drip line. Slide one hole onto the end of the drip tubing, bend the tubing back, and slide the other hole over the end of the pipe. -
$0.90 - $1.50
Volume discounts 1 - 9 $1.50 10 - 24 $1.20 25 - 99 $1.00 100 + $0.90 For drip irrigation. Control or shut-off water supply in 1/2" drip poly tubing (.700" outer diameter). Black rings indicate 700 fittings.
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Volume discounts 1 - 24 $0.05 25 - 99 $0.04 100 - 999 $0.03 1000 + $0.025 Plug holes in 1/2" drip irrigation poly tubing or cap off 1/4" micro tubing. Dual plug ends to accommodate large or small holes. -
$2.00 - $3.60
Volume discounts 1 - 9 $3.60 10 - 24 $2.90 25 - 99 $2.30 100 + $2.00 Fits very comfortably in your hand, this hole punch is constructed of heavy duty plastic & creates clean, precise holes in 1/2" drip irrigation poly tubing for 1/4" micro tubing fittings and emitters. -
$0.35 - $0.55
Volume discounts 1 - 9 $0.55 10 - 24 $0.50 25 - 99 $0.40 100 + $0.35 Use 700 drip irrigation compression elbows to make 90 degree turns in 700 drip poly tubing (.700" Outer Diameter). Black rings indicate 700 fittings. -
$0.089 - $0.15
Volume discounts 1 - 99 $0.15 100 - 499 $0.11 500 + $0.089 Keep drip poly tubing in place with these 8" long wire stakes. -
$4.60 - $7.50
Volume discounts 1 - 5 $7.50 6 - 39 $5.25 40 + $4.60 Hose thread Y filter protects drip emitters from rust, sand and other impurities. 150 mesh stainless steel screen is easily removed for cleaning.
(note: the quantities above are not the same as the quantities included in the kit, see the "overview" tab to see the quantities that are already included)
Tips & Tricks
Upgrade Your Drip Hole Punch & Save Time
A clean cut makes it easier
Some drip irrigation hole punches are shaped like a pencil and simply poke a hole as they push through the tubing. They require more force and can slip off of the drip tubing before they make the hole. The Super Punch (shown here) has a squeeze handle and is only $9.90. A less expensive option is our Deluxe Hole Punch which has a sharp, circular cutting edge. It's comfotable, easy on your hands, and costs only $3.60.
A Paper Clip Quickly Cleans a Hole Punch
Insert the wire to clear the tool
A good hole punch will actually cut a tiny circle out of the drip tubing. The plug of tubing can be removed from the cutting edge of the punch with a paper clip. Push it through the cutting end to clear any plastic debris.
Control Water Flow to Flower Pots With This Little Valve
1/4" Flow Conrol Valve inserts into micro tubing
If you use drip irrigation to water hanging baskets or flower pots, put a 1/4" flow control valve on each pot. You can reduce the flow or shut it off completely. It's handy if the pot is has not yet been planted and you don't want to water it.
Fix Little Holes With a Goof Plug
Doubles as a 1/4" end plug
If you make a mistake and poke a hole in the wrong place on a drip line, insert a goof plug (small barb). If the hole gets worn and leaks a little, pull the plug out and use the large barbed end. Goof plus are also used to plug the end of 1/4" micro tubing.
Videos
Owners' Manuals & Troubleshooting Guides
FAQ
- Is a filter required?
While a filter is not required, it is highly recommended. Even the cleanest water has small particles in it that can clog drip emitters. Micro sprays are especially susceptible to clogging as the orifices in micro spray components are especially small. Debris can enter a municipal water supply if a mainline breaks or when there is new construction in the area. Well or lake water should always be filtered. Without a filter, you may need to manually take apart emitters to clean them and remove debris that would have been caught by an inexpensive filter. Compare and buy filters.
- How far can I run the drip emitter tubing (dripperline)?
The maximum run varies with the size of the tubing and the spacing of the emitters.
Emitter Tubing Guidelines Tubing Size & Emitter Spacing Pressure Compensating Emitters? Max psi Max Run per branch Max Run Total (1/4" is fed from 1/2" mainline) 1/4" Tubing - 6" spacing 1/2 gal/hr No 30 19 ft 200 ft 1/4" Tubing - 12" spacing 1/2 gal/hr No 30 33 ft 400 ft 1/2" Tubing - 12" spacing 1/2 gal/hr Yes 50* 450 ft 1/2" Tubing - 18" spacing 1/2 gal/hr Yes 50* 500 ft 1/2" Tubing - 18" spacing 1 gal/hr Yes 50* 350 ft * We recommend operating at 20 - 30 psi Pressure Compensating Emitters
- Deliver the stated gph (gallons per hour) even if pressures range is 10-50 psi
- Works well with elevation changes
- Self-flushing to reduce clogging
Non-Pressure-Compensating Emitters
- Output will vary with changes in pressure & elevation
- Workes best with flat landscapes
- Excellent for gravity-fed drip systems
1/2" Compression Fittings
- Recommended pressure: 10-30 psi
- Max pressure: 60 psi
- Can I bury my drip tubing?
We do not recommend burying drip tubing in the soil. However, a layer of mulch on top will extend the lifespan of the drip tubing. Buy Drip tubing here.
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