Step by step Drip irrigation System installation - Step 4

WATER THE PLANTS
Here are some of the possibilities when setting up your drip irrigation application. The following examples will help you better understand layout concepts and decide which application is right for you.

After connecting to your water source:

Layout the 1/2" tubing and secure it with 1/2" tubing stakes.
For hard-to-reach trees or shrubs, connect 1/4" distribution tubing to 1/2" hose using 1/4" barb fittings.
Use 1/4" drip line to loop around trees. Connect the drip line to the 1/2" hose using a 1/4" barbed tee.
Use Jet Sprays or Microsprinkler on spike with 12" spike for flowers or ground cover.


Use 1/2" tubing stakes or stainless steel stakes to secure hose.	Use 1/4" barbed fittings to connect 1/4" distribution tubing and emitters for hard to reach plants.	Place emitters half way between the base of the plant and edge of its canopy.	Microsprinklers and jet sprays on spikes are great for flowers and ground cover.

After connecting to your water source:

Roll out the 1/2" Drip Line in rows spaced approximately 12" apart.
Use 1/2" Nut Lock Elbows and Tees to connect hose pieces. (bottom left)
Use 1/2" tubing stakes or stainless steel stakes to anchor the drip line to the ground.

After connecting to your water source:

Thread the Drip Head Outlet Manifold onto the 1/2" riser.
Connect 1/4" tubing to the outlet manifold. Layout the tubing to the base of the plants and cut it to the desired length.
Connect emitters, drip line (tubing with emitters), jet sprays or microsprinklers as shown to the right.

After connecting to your water source:

Run 1/2" hose to the patio from the water source. If needed, run the tubing up or along beams. Secure in place. Use an elbow fitting to get around corners. Secure the end of the hose using a 1/2" hose end clamp as shown in diagram.
Connect 1/4" tubing to the 1/2" tubing hose using a coupler or elbow and run it to container plants. Thread a 1/4" stake onto tubing and insert an emitter into the end. Push the stake down into the container.
If using foggers, install them directly into 1/2" hose above each hanging container to mist the plants.

Foggers are great for irrigating hanging baskets or simply cooling patios.

Don't forget to clamp off the end of the hose after flushing the system of debris!

Use 1/4" barbed fittings to connect 1/4" distribution tubing and emitters for containers located on the patio.