These three tools are a must-have for installing or fixing a drip irrigation system. The hole puncher (left) makes holes in the PVC tubing for inserting microtubing; the cutting tool (center) allows for easy cutting of the PVC tubing, and the tool on the right gives you more leverage when trying to insert fittings or adaptors.
Dominika Heusinkveld
Keep in mind that the standard 1/2 inch PVC tubing shouldn’t run more than 200 feet from the water supply line, and should not have more than 200 gallons per hour of flow installed in it. This is called the 200/200 rule. If you break this rule, your system will have too much friction in it, which will prevent consistent water delivery. You may see plants that don’t thrive because they’re not getting consistent water flow.
Fortunately, the microtubing is pretty standard 1/4 inch (although it also comes in ⅛ inch). It tends to be more flexible and easier to work with than the supply tubing. Some other items you may need to fix your drip system include PVC cutting tools, extra drip emitters in various sizes, and goof plugs (for fixing mistakes and getting rid of drip lines to plants that no longer need them). All of the PVC products are easier to work with if they’re warmed up, but if they’re left out in the sun they get really hot.
Once you’ve done the walk-through and fixed any obvious issues, the next step is to check your filter. This is found in the valve box. Make sure to check the valve box carefully for critters before reaching in. Snakes, scorpions, and other biting animals may be hiding in there because it’s cool and dark.
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