Drip Tape Installation Tutorial - Installation

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Installation: Overview

To install, you will need to attach the Filter then the Pressure Regulator, and then the Hose Vacuum Breaker to your faucet or garden hose. The supply line will be either 1/2” or 3/4” (depending on which kit purchased) solid drip tubing is run at the end of each garden row. Drip tape rows are connected to the poly drip tubing with a barbed drip take-off fitting (DT-TO250 or DT-FCV250B). We have included hold down wire stakes for the 1/2” or 3/4” tubing. Drip tape is generally buried 4” – 6” below the soil.

Installation Step-by-Step

Start by rolling the tubing out in the sun to soften it, then weigh it down and let the sun heat the tubing. This will help make it easier to work with.

Step One: Water Source Connection

Parts List From Left To Right
	Hose End Water Timer	Water Timers are offered in Single, Double, and Quad zone models.  Shown here with the DIG B09D Digital Water Timer
	Hose Thread Filter	Hose Thread Screen Filters are most commonly installed with Hose End Timers.  Shown above DD-YSHFM
	Pressure Regulator	Pressure Regulator to reduce and equalize pressure from water source.  Shown with DD-HPR25HQ 25 PSI Regulator
	Hose Vacuum Breaker	Hose Vacuum Breaker DD-HVB  prevents water from re-entering the water system. (OPTIONAL)
	Line Connection	Installed after the Pressure Regulator their are several choices for connections to distribution lines.  Shown above with the DL-FHS600 for 1/2 Solid Tubing.  If using 3/4" tubing the fitting would be A1-H8S

Step Two: From the Hose Bibb to the Garden

1. Attach Drip Tubing (DD-DH700-100 or DD-DH940-100) to the 1/2” swivel adapter and run it to one end of the garden rows.

2. Secure the drip tubing with 8’ Wire Stakes (TLS6).

3. Add a Direct-Loc Threaded End Cap (DL-EC600 or A1-H8CAP) to the end(s) of the drip tubing. Leave the cap off for flushing.

Turn on the water and FLUSH THE LINE until all lines are clear of debris. Replace the 1/2” or 3/4” threaded end caps at the ends of the drip tubing.

Step Three: Installing Drip Tape Rows

1. At each garden row use the Deluxe Hole Punch (DD-HP250-DG) to poke a hole in the drip tubing.

2. Insert the 1/4” barb of the Drip Tape 5/8” x 1/4” Barb Fitting (DT-TO250) directly into the poly drip tubing until it snaps into place.

3. Screw the collar of the Drip Tape 5/8” x 1/4” Barb Fitting down towards the fitting to expose the drip tape barb. Slip the Drip Tape (P1-1508-500 or P1-1508-1000) over the barb. Screw the collar in the other direction so that it tightens down over the drip tape.

4. Roll drip tape down the row and cut with scissors to the desired row length.

5. Slide drip tape through the narrow end of the Drip Tape End (DT-TSE) so that it sticks out of the end a few inches. Fold over two or three times. Pull back the tubing in order to lock it in place.

  6. Your kit contains one or more threaded end caps. Attach a Tape Loc x Male End with End Cap (DT-EC58) to the end of a line for easier line flushing.

7. Drip should be buried 4-6” below the soil surface. You may want to leave the ends of the tubing exposed slightly so that you can find them and flush the lines annually. 

8. Turn on your system and check each row for water output.

• Goof Plugs (DD-GP) are used to plug holes in poly drip tubing.
• The Direct-Loc Coupling (DL-C600 or A1-HC800) is used to connect the 1/2” or 3/4” solid drip tubing or for repairs in tubing that goof plugs can’t handle.
• The Drip Tape 5/8” Loc Coupler (DT-C58) is used to connect or repair 5/8” drip tape.

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