How much spacing do the emitting lines need to have between them to fully water an area without watering anything twice?
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I had my tomato plants about 30 inches apart and there was no water meeting in the middle. Each emitter made a water edge about 98" across. The emitters water deep. I have clay soil so I expected a lot of surface water, but it all soaked in and did a great job. We also bought a timer and some extra parts. This set probably isn't all you'll need.
1972077
I have a 10X20 raised bed tomato and cucumber garden and I run two emitter lines lengthwise equally spaced from the sides. That waters the tomatoes perfectly and then I run a spot emitter to each of the two cucumber hills as they really need a little extra soaking. I run the system twice a day for 45 minutes each time on a timer (shut off on rainy days) and the garden is perfectly watered.
2134955
You will need a faucet adaptor with a pressure regulator and filter, like the Rain Bird FCKIT1PK - Faucet Connection Kit Rain Bird FCKIT-1PK Drip Irrigation Faucet Connection KitThe emitters on this hose start near the end so you will probably need some plain black ½" hose and a slip connector as well.
1172684
a little more than 1/4". Your salinity may flux a little. I have a 40 gal with moderate/high lighting and it kicks on every day.
50884
Depends on the spray pattern. Just like a garden hose a narrow stream will reach further than a fine cone.
505833
It depends on your set-up. The key with this product is that the flow rate is very low, ~ 1/2 gallon an hour. Depending on your soil and evaporation I run each circuit for about 5hrs to water to a depth of 6" once a week. Depending on how thirsty you plants are, I'd guess 18" to 24" apart would give your plants enough water. For some plants I just run a straight run, on others weave in and out. Next year I plan to run the hose below the weed mesh, with some mulch to retain moisture better. Hope this helps.
2213947
Please excuse previous response......I was interrupted !)According to the specs it is .5 gallons per hour......the amount of water you put down on any given area can bedetermined by the space between the emitters; 6, 9 oe 12 inches. The emitter line is good because wond does not effect it, as it does with the porous "soakers"
1959891
I have 20 nozzles spaced about 5-6 feet apart, and all are over or near my flower beds and lawn. they've been on for 3 hours with minimal puddles. you have 40 nozzles for 40 feet? ya, might be a bit much unless it's over your garden. 10 should do it. on still days, we have a $15 stand fan moving air and we eat outside up to 5 times a week. it gets 100 plus here. works fine. get the orbit universal cleaner and soak the nozzles for a couple days then blow them out through the holes once a year. I use the canned air. flush the lines as well.
1038437
Unless that line is maxed out (total gpm of valve less the gpm of all the drips already on the line) it should be fine. But may also depend on how long you run the water. all drip irrigation systems parts put out so much water per hour. It would also depend on the type of soil, and how densely it is planted.
661786
I agree with the other two answers here. The minimum water line is marked and looks to be about 5 inches. I did not measure it as it is in my Betta tank. But since it is submersible you can place it horizontal or at a diagonal to suit your needs.
1487032
I agree with the low-flow 1-2 feet is about it. But with the number of sprinklers in the system and the way you can overlap the sprays I did get a lot of coverage. This is my second year and I only removed the sprinkler heads for the winter and we are up an running again this summer. Love the system.
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No, I would get 2 25ft hoses and arrange them in a switchback pattern that is near the plants you most want watered. One 25ft hose going straight down the middle would only wet a few inches on either side.
1418976
I would say the 1/2 inch is distribution hose. I install the emitters directly into this hose and use 1/4 line to direct water where I need it or I use the mini sprayers for wider areas. There is a little punch tool to make the hole for the emitter. When you need to move the emitter, there are little plugs you can get for the hole.
925270
I'm not sure what the max rate is - but its a lot - wide open is essentially just allowing the tube to flow freely - not sure why you'd need an emitter if you want that much water - just poke holes in the supply tube... My frustration is at the other end of the range - I wish they could provide an even slower drip.
251333
Yes . Also, you could use one hose . Buy an adapter that you can attach a drip irrigation system (1/8 " tubing) to and put an emitter at each tree . This works for smaller trees. A drip system will put out. 2/3 gl per hour.
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No, cannot connect. There is drain cap at end which you remove in winter to drain. One set we have had in place for third year this year. May not need as many lines as you think. Spray range is wide. For a neighbor connected one to hose a gone side of the house and the other at other side of the house and they covered entire space. I love to walk thru spray...misty like, very refreshing when working and want cool down. We use tall spikes on all of ours, gives widest spray. Do not out spike right next to fragile plant if can help it. Try...so easy and no more holding the hose and plants get good drink. Standing and watering is soo boring. They look so nice too...no hoses and huge sprayers. No, cannot connect. There is drain cap at end which you remove in winter to drain. One set we have had in place for third year this year. May not need as many lines as you think. Spray range is wide. For a neighbor connected one to hose a gone side of the house and the other at other side of the house and they covered entire space. I love to walk thru spray...misty like, very refreshing when working and want cool down. We use tall spikes on all of ours, gives widest spray. Do not out spike right next to fragile plant if can help it. Try...so easy and no more holding the hose and plants get... » Read More No, cannot connect. There is drain cap at end which you remove in winter to drain. One set we have had in place for third year this year. May not need as many lines as you think. Spray range is wide. For a neighbor connected one to hose a gone side of the house and the other at other side of the house and they covered entire space. I love to walk thru spray...misty like, very refreshing when working and want cool down. We use tall spikes on all of ours, gives widest spray. Do not out spike right next to fragile plant if can help it. Try...so easy and no more holding the hose and plants get good drink. Standing and watering is soo boring. They look so nice too...no hoses and huge sprayers. « Show Less
1841219
I am using this pump and can't tell you the head height but I can tell you the water is being raised two feet through 1/2 inch PVC pipe to 8 6 emitter terminals with each terminal supplying 1 gal/hr. I am using 34 of the 48 emitters currently and the nutrient mostly runs, not drips from the 1/4 inch tubing. This works better for me than using flexible supply hose with 1 gal/hr emitters in place. Hope this helps.
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Not very long. Its probably somewhere in the 2 and a half foot area. But if you fully extend it you can cut off the water supply..