Drip irrigation systems deliver water directly to the plant or tree base for maximum efficiency and to maintain optimal soil moisture. Sprinkler Warehouse offers a huge selection of drip system parts from all of the name brands in the irrigation industry. Hunter, Rain Bird, Irritrol, Toro, Weathermatic, and many more can be found right here on our online Sprinkler System and Irrigation Parts Store!
A drip irrigation system is a micro-irrigation system that uses a variety of drip emitters, drip valves, and dripline tubing to deliver water either at the surface of a plant or under the soil at the roots. The drip irrigation system will save water by reducing evaporation and highly targeted watering while reducing the incidence of mold.
Drip irrigation kits are an easy solution to get up and running quickly with a simple drip irrigation system. These irrigation kits have everything you need to start precise watering in the most efficient way. Whether you want to water your garden automatically or run irrigation to your landscaping, a drip irrigation kit can be set up to make watering your plants easier. A typical drip watering kit will include pressure compensating (PC) drip emitters which will only release the proper amounts of water to the designated spots. It will also usually include micro tubing and a backflow preventer. Many drip irrigation kits are also now including tees to elevate the drip emitters. Expansion kits are available when you decide to extend the capabilities of your drip irrigation kit.
A drip irrigation system is a micro-irrigation system that uses a variety of drip emitters, drip valves, and dripline tubing to deliver water either at the surface of a plant or under the soil at the roots.
The way a drip watering system works starts with your water source. This can be accessed with one of the following:
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Drip line irrigation tubing can run above ground or below ground. It is available in ¼ inch, ½ inch, and ¾ inch diameters with pre-built drip holes spaced 6, 12, or 18 inches apart. This is perfect for rows of vegetation.
Distribution tubing is used with specialized emitters that can spray, bubble, or drip. This ¼ inch “spaghetti tubing” can stem from ½ inch or ¾ inch poly supply tubing using self-piercing barb emitters. It can also stem from a drip manifold.
Drip irrigation kits are easy to get up and running quickly with a simple drip irrigation system. These irrigation kits have everything you need to start precise watering in the most efficient way. Whether you want to water your garden automatically or run irrigation to your landscaping, a drip irrigation kit can be set up to make watering your plants easier.
A typical drip watering kit will include:
Many drip irrigation kits are also now including tees to elevate the drip emitters. Expansion kits are available when you decide to extend the capabilities of your drip irrigation kit.
Whether you're wanting to learn the basics for a DIY drip irrigation system installation or looking for tips on proper watering amounts, our handy guides at Sprinkler School have the answers. We have detailed guides for the installation of drip irrigation kits, tubing, manifolds, and emitters to get your garden or small landscape watering project completed the right way. How does Drip Irrigation save water? How is it different than traditional irrigation? Can I use drip irrigation with trees and shrubs? How do you set up a drip system? Watch these videos to learn more about Drip Irrigation:
A garden has different watering needs based on the types of plants you have and can be set up in different "zones". Each zone of a drip watering system can be adjusted to allow for the appropriate water pressure and flow rate needs of the plants in the section. Once you know the zones required, then you can determine the right gallons per hour for the emitters in your garden watering system.
Sprinkler Warehouse offers a large selection of drip irrigation system supplies from all of the name brands in the irrigation industry. Antelco, Rain Bird, Maxijet, Tempo, DIG, and many other high-quality brands for components and replacement parts can be found right here on our online sprinkler system and irrigation store! You can shop online or visit our showroom.
An automatic drip irrigation system can be a game-changer for many homeowners and contractors. Drip irrigation systems target certain areas of a garden, container plants, raised beds, retaining walls, greenhouse, or medians based on their actual need and deliver only the precise amount of water. Another benefit is the use of timers so that the emitters only go off at the optimal times to conserve water and reduce your overall cost of watering your garden or small landscape.
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Drip irrigation is defined as any watering system that delivers a slow-moving supply of water at a gradual rate directly to the soil. Referred to as micro-irrigation or trickle irrigation. The systems consist of a network of tubing, valves, and emitters.
With the right tools, and careful planning, drip irrigation can be a simple DIY project. Always make sure to plan out the system layout, check the soil type, and choose one of several methods to begin. These methods can be found in Sprinkler Warehouse's Step by Step Irrigation System Installation Guide.
Using a conversion or retrofit kit, you can easily utilize an existing shrub stick or sprinkler head to supply water to a small drip system.
