Staples & Stakes for Tubing

If you’re installing an irrigation system above ground or just below mulch, irrigation staples or stakes are recommended to keep the tubing in place. For deeper underground systems, properly compacted soil should hold the tubing without stakes. However, if you’re working in an area where the soil is loose or sandy, stakes may be necessary to prevent movement.

You’ll want to place a stake once every few feet along your drip line. Use additional stakes around curves, near fittings, at the ends of runs, or anywhere the tubing tends to lift or shift. A 100-foot run may need around 30 stakes. Softer soil and uneven terrain may require closer spacing for better stability.

Most irrigation stakes and clamps are designed for a specific diameter of tubing. Once you’ve confirmed their compatibility, you should also note that shorter stakes are better suited in firm soil, while 10- to 12-inch stakes are better for loose soil and areas where tubing is more likely to shift.

Before getting started, make sure that you’re using stakes sized for your tubing diameter. Try to position the tubing on the soil first, then press the stake into the ground so it holds the line securely without crushing or pinching it. Avoid driving the stake into the ground with the tubing attached. Also, leave enough room for the tubing to expand slightly in hot weather.

If you’re installing an irrigation system above ground or just below mulch, irrigation staples or stakes are recommended to keep the tubing in place. For deeper underground systems, properly compacted soil should hold the tubing without stakes. However, if you’re working in an area where the soil is loose or sandy, stakes may be necessary to prevent movement.

For most irrigation systems, you can place poly pipe stakes and staples at intervals of 1-3 feet along the tubing. Around curves or bends, consider adding a few extra stakes to keep the tubing secure. If the ground is loose or the system has strong water pressure, consider placing your hose stakes or staples closer together for extra security.