Rain Bird 18 GPH Pressure Compensating Emitter 1/4 in. | PC-18

• Size: 1/4 in.
• Flow Rate: 18 GPH
• Type: Pressure Compensating Emitters

Features & Benefits

• Point-Source Medium-Flow Emitters for Watering Larger Shrubs and Trees
• The only emitters with self-piercing barbs, making them the easiest to install using the Xeriman tool. (PC-05, PC-07, PC-10, PC-12, PC-18, PC-24)
• Widest selection of pressure-compensating emitters, with 6 flow rates and 2inlet options.
• Flow: 5 to 24 gph (18.93 to 90.84 l/h)

Features & Benefits

• Pressure: 10 to 50 psi (0.7 to 3.5 bar)
• Required filtration: 100-mesh (150-micron)
• Most compact and unobtrusive emitters.
• Flow rates from 5 to 24 gph (18.93 to 90.84 l/h)
• Pressure-compensating design delivers uniform flow throughout a wide pressure range (10 to 50 psi; 0.7 to 3.5 bar)
• Inlet and outlet barbs securely retain 1⁄4" Distribution Tubing (XQ)
• Robust design; durable plastic construction is UV-resistant and color-coded to identify flow rate.

Available with 2 different inlets:

• Self-piercing barbs for quick one-step emitter insertion into 1⁄2" or 3⁄4" drip tubing.
• 10-32 threaded inlet that easily threads into a PolyFlex Riser, 10-32 Threadadapter, or 1800 Xeri-Bubbler Adapter.

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