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DRIP AND SOAKER HOSE LAYOUT WITH 1/2" POLY TUBING
1/2" Poly tubing
#29 Reducer
#77 1/2" Connector to Drip and Soaker Tape
DIFFERENT LAYOUTS OF DRIP AND SOAKER TAPE
Installation method using the 1/2" poly tubing as the main
line and the Drip and Soaker Tape installed between the
rows or on each row using #29 Reducer.
Installation method for two rows using #29 Reducer and
#77 Connector, and the Drip and Soaker Tape installed
between the rows.
Recommended: Installation method using the 1/2" poly
tubing as the main line and the Drip and Soaker Tape
installed between the rows or on each row using #29
Reducer for multiple rows.
Installation method using the 1/2" poly tubing and the
#77 Connector installed with one line of Drip and Soaker
Tape. Using this method, the Drip and Soaker Tape can be
used between the rows with a minimum requirement of
3' radius when making a curve. A 3' radius ensures water
will flow through the Drip and Soaker Tape.
Drip and Soaker Tape
with dripper every 12"
#27 Connector
#28 Hose End
20' X 20' VEGETABLE GARDEN LAYOUT USING DRIP AND SOAKER TAPE WITH 1/2" POLY TUBING
#55
Figure "8" Hose End
*If pressure is above 25 PSI, use Pressure Regulator #4
The flow control enclosed in this kit is used for runs of up to 100'. If you are expanding the kit with
additional Drip and Soaker Tape, remove the flow control. If after removing, water pressure is above 25 PSI,
add #4 25-PSI pressure regulator.
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If the rows are less than two feet apart, install one line of Drip and Soaker Tape between every two rows.
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If the rows are more than two feet apart, install the Drip and Soaker Tape on each row.
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A minimum of 3' radius is required when making a curve with Drip and Soaker Tape. This method is
suggested when running one line of Drip and Soaker Tape every other row.
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A single line of Drip and Soaker Tape should not exceed 300' long.
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The recommended depth for burying the Drip and Soaker Tape is 4"-6" below the surface.
WATERING SCHEDULE
Length of
Watering
Vegetable Germination
1 hour
Seedlings
45 minutes
Producing Plants
1 hour
Plants require different amounts of water depending on plant maturity, temperatures, wind and soil type.
Use this chart as a guide, and your own experience to determine time and duration of watering.
We suggest reviewing your watering schedule every few weeks and making adjustments as needed.
(1) 100' of Drip and Soaker Tape
(1) 5' of 1/2" Poly Tubing (50' coil sold separately)
(1) Swivel Adapter with Screen and Flow Control
(1) Backflow Preventer
(1) End Cap for 1/2" Poly Tubing
Faucet
DESIGN TIPS
Hot
Warm
twice daily
once a day
every day
every 2 days
every day
every 2 days
KIT CONTAINS
(1) Poly Tubing to Drip and Soaker Tape connector
(5) Drip and Soaker Tape Reducer
(1) Drip and Soaker Tape Connector
(5) Drip and Soaker Tape Ends
(1) Punch
1/2" Poly tubing
#29 Reducer
Drip and Soaker Tape
with dripper every 12"
#28 Hose End
#18 3/4" Adapter
Cool
every two days
every 3-4 days
every 3-4 days
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