| Parts List Raised Bed Garden Watering Kits Models: Small Medium Large XL Description
This kit contains everything you will need to go from your hose bibb (faucet) into your raised garden beds. Each kit uses a combination of drip emitters and drip emitter tubing. The number of plants that can be watered with each kit is an estimate based on the number of drip emitters provided in the kit. The number of 4 ft x 8 ft raised beds that can be watered is based on the linear feet of emitter tubing provided and spacing the tubing rows about 10 inches apart. If you want to automate your drip system, a Hose End Timer (DD-HEDT) can be purchased separately. Maximum Flow Rate Required when kit is fully installed (all drippers and/or soaker hose): Starter Kit: 55 gph, Medium Kit: 150 gph, Large Kit: 165 gph, Extra Large Kit: 220 gph, Jumbo Kit: 325 gph (2 circuits) Installation: Overview
You will attach a Y Ball Valve, Hose Vacuum Breaker, Filter, and Pressure Regulator to the faucet or garden hose. The supply line is 1/2” Solid Drip Tubing and is run into each raised bed. Drip emitter tubing is installed in rows about 10 inches apart in the planter boxes. You are not limited to 4 ft x 8 ft boxes, but keep in mind that the maximum run length for the 1/4” drip emitter tubing with 6” emitter spacing is 19 linear feet. The max run for the 12” emitter spacing is 33 feet. When watering individual plants with drip emitters, small plants will get one 1/2 gph drip emitter. Larger plants (or vegetables requiring more water) should get two 1/2 gph emitters. We’ve included stakes for the 1/4” and 1/2” tubing. 1/2” Flow Control Valves allow you to adjust (or shut off) the water flow to sections of 1/2” main line tubing. Installation: Step-by-Step
Roll the tubing out in the sun to soften. Weigh it down and let the sun heat the tubing. This will make it easier to work with. Step one: Connecting to the Hose Bibb
1. Screw the Y Ball Valve (DD-YBV75) onto the hose bibb (faucet).
2. Screw the Hose Vacuum Breaker (DD-HVB) onto the Y Ball Valve. Note: If you have purchased an optional Hose End Timer (DD-HEDT) screw it onto the Y Ball Valve first. Then attach the Hose Vacuum Breaker to the Hose End Timer.
3. Screw the Filter (A4-HTF) onto the Hose Vacuum Breaker.
4. Screw the Regulator (DD-HPR25) onto the Filter.
5. Screw the Direct-Loc Swivel Adapter (DL-FHS600) onto the regulator. Step Two: From the Hose Bibb to the Raised Bed
1. Attach 1/2” Drip Tubing (DD-DH700) to the 1/2” swivel adapter and run it to each raised bed.
2. Use 1/2” Direct-Loc Elbows (DL-L600) to make 90 degree turns and 1/2” Direct-Loc Tees (DLT600) to create lateral lines as needed.
3. Add Direct-Loc Threaded End Caps (DL-EC600) to the ends of 1/2” drip tubing. Leave the caps off for flushing.
4. Secure the 1/2” drip tubing to the walls of the planter box with Drip Tubing Mounting Clips (DDMC700B).
5. You will add the drip emitter tubing after the lines have been flushed (end of Step Three).
1. Direct-Loc Couplings (DL-C600) are used to connect 1/2" solid drip tubing or for repairs in 1/2” tubing that goof plugs can’t handle.
2. The larger kits include one or more 1/2” Flow Control Valves (DD-FCV700). Use these to shut off sections of your drip system or individual raised beds. For more flexibility, buy an extra Flow Control Valve for each raised bed.
3. Run 1/2” solid tubing inside one end of the raised bed. This will be the “manifold” which supplies water to individual lines of 1/4” Drip Emitter Tubing (DD-DET250-6-100, DD-DET250-12-100). Step Three: Installing Drip Emitters
1. Use a 1/2” Direct-Loc Tee (DL-T600) to create lateral line the runs to the plants.
2. Run the 1/2” drip tubing as close to the plants as possible.
3. Secure the drip emitter tubing in place with 6” Wire Stakes (DD-S6).
4. At each plant use the Deluxe Hole punch (DD-HP250) or the Super Hole punch (DD-SP250) to poke a hole in the 1/2” tubing and insert a 1/4” barbed elbow (DD-L250) or 1/4” barbed connector (DD-C250).
5. Cut a length of tubing that will run from the 1/4” barbed fitting to the plant and push it over the end of the barbed fitting.
6. Stake the 1/4” tubing in place with a Micro Tubing Holder Stake (DD-S2). Complete this step for each plant before moving on to the next step. Turn on the water and FLUSH THE LINE until all lines are clear of debris. Replace the 1/2” threaded end caps at the ends of the 1/2” drip tubing. Don’t forget to replace end caps in the raised beds.
7. After flushing the lines, insert a Deluxe Pressure Compensating Emitter (DD-SPCV05) into each micro tube.
8. 1/4” Connectors can also be used to connect lengths of 1/4” tubing. Damaged tubing can be repaired by making clean cuts and then connecting with a 1/4” connector.
9. Goof Plugs (DD-GP) are used to plug holes in 1/2" drip poly tubing or cap off 1/4" micro tubing.
10. Turn on your system and check each emitter for water output. Keep in mind that you want to balance the amount of water delivered to individual plants with that delivered to each raised bed (next step) Step Four: Installing Drip Emitter Tubing in Raised Beds
Drip Emitter tubing has emitters inside the tubing at set intervals. In raised beds, we recommend spacing the 1/4” drip emitter tubing in rows about 10” apart. You are not limited to 4’ x 8’ boxes but keep in mind that the maximum run length for the 1/4” drip emitter tubing with 6” emitter spacing is 19 linear feet. The max run for the 12” emitter spacing is 33 feet. Use 6” spaced tubing with plants that are closer together.
1. Poke holes about every 10” along the solid tubing you installed earlier and insert a 1/4” connector or 1/4” elbow.
2. Connect the 1/4” drip emitter tubing to the barbed fitting. Tip: Cut every other length of drip emitter tubing so that the emitters are staggered, forming a triangle pattern. This provides better coverage.
3. Insert a Goof Plug (DD-GP) into the end of the 1/4” drip emitter tubing. You have extra goof plugs to cap off additional sections of 1/4” tubing and plug holes in 1/2” drip tubing (if needed).
4. Secure the drip emitter tubing in place with 6” Wire Stakes (DD-S6).
5. Turn on the system and record how long it takes to saturate the soil in the bed. The idea is for each plant and raised bed to receive enough water during the same time period.
6. If you have purchased an optional Hose End Timer (DD-HEDT) set the watering time accordingly. The number of watering days will depend on your plants’ watering requirements.
Maintenance Tips: WINTERIZING: For instructions click here For more information on Drip Irrigation Design and Installation click here Ref 5250 | 
