Re: Drip Irrigation

Zook wrote:
"zxcvbob" <zxcvbob@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message >>
You need an "emmiter" at the end of the drip lines.

BTW, you can put a globe valve after the regulator to drop the pressure and adjust the flow rate without having to change the regulator. A small gate valve also works well, even thought the valve says to only operate fully-open or fully-closed.

Bob

sorry, should have said - the dripline has pressure compensating emitters every 12 inches.




Then the pressure is still too high. (I can't remember what pressure I used way back when -- I think it was about 7 psi, achieved with a 15 psi regulator followed by a partially open gate valve.) Try putting a valve between your regulator and your main distribution line and adjust it down until the water drips out.

You can also turn the drip-line over so it sprays down.

The manufacturer of the drip hose should have a recommended pressure range.

Bob
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