Hole Punches

Hole punches are used for making a precise hole in solid drip mainline tubing to install drip emitters or 1/4” barbed drip fittings. To use, simply locate the area on the drip tubing where you what to add a 1/4” barbed fitting or drip emitter. Grab the tubing between your thumb and forefinger, squeezing slightly. Next, place the tip against the tubing and firmly press down, twisting back and forth. As you pierce the tubing, you may hear a popping sound. Emitters and 1/4” barbed fittings are then inserted into the hole. They will snap into place as you insert them.

Hole punches come in various models to suit your specific needs & budget:

There’s our economical Key Punch for quick small jobs

The Deluxe Hole Punch, that fits comfortably in your hand

And the Super Punch, that works like a pair of pliers

All models work on both half inch and three quarter inch solid drip tubing

Hole punches for Drip Tape fittings work exactly the same way and are used exclusively with our 250, 400 and 420 series barbed Drip Tape barbed fittings.

When installing solid drip tubing, the tubing can often become soft in warm to hot weather. This can make it more difficult to punch holes in the tubing. It is easier to punch holes at cooler times of the day, or by running cold water through the tubing first.