Irrigation Troubleshooting: Drip Irrigation

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There is no water coming from an emitter.

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Emitter is clogged.	Clean or replace emitter.

One part of the drip zone is dry.

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Not enough emitters in that area.	Add emitters or replace with higher-flow emitters.
Kinks in the poly tubing.	Inspect the line and straighten if needed.

Part of the zone is too moist.

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Too many emitters in that area.	Reduce the number of emitters in that area or replace them with lower-flow emitters.

Emitters come loose.

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Too much pressure in the system	Add a pressure regulator to the line.

Container plants are too dry.

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Not enough irrigation.	Add more emitters. Put containers on a separate zone. Increase irrigation time.

Container palnts are too wet.

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Too much irrigation.	Remove some of the emitters. Put containers on a separate zone. Decrease irrigation time.