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Re: automatic watering

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Hi Peggy,

I haven't had any leaks at the Spin Lok connection if it is tightened real
well but you have to be careful not to overtighten because you can turn it
past the end of the thread.  I used to have some leakage where the 1/4" barb
connection is inserted into the emitter hole in the 1/2" drip tubing but
haven't since I now use a 1/8" hole punch.  Makes the 1/4" barb harder to
insert but makes a tight fitting.  Also leaks somewhat at 25 psi but not at
the recommended 10 psi.

I tried using laser-drilled tubing when it first became available but after
a few months it became clogged from salt deposits from our irrigation water.
Probably would work okay if water is purer.  The drip irrigation starter
kits never seem to have the pieces I need in the kits.  I also use some
in-line emitter tubing in the landscape.

I usually buy the tape and fittings from Dripworks but have also bought from
Watermiser and Peaceful Valley Farm Supply - all mail order.  It's available
locally in garden centers but it's kind of expensive and the sales people
don't really seem to know how to use it.  Commercial drip irrigation outlets
don't normally carry it but will order it for you - cotton and vegetable
growers still irrigate with flood irrigation.

Olin
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-----Original Message-----

From: Peggy Enes <peggy@unicom.net>
Subject: Re: automatic watering
>
> .... Does the T-Tape brand fit securely? I bought this
>stuff three years ago and I have seen mentioned that newer products of
>this type are much improved.
>
> ...I have replaced the 50' of tape with 1/8" laser-drilled tubing. This
>type of tubing is available locally (3 different brands) with the laser
>holes 6" or 12" apart. I have seen somewhere that there is tubing with
>18" and 24" spacing but I haven't checked into it. The 1/8" tubing is
>easily flexible enough to make circles around perennials or small
>shrubs.
> ...
> ... It seems that nearly all the brands I see offer a starter kit for
>around $25 that are good values. ...
>
> ... I have not ordered from these companies but they might be useful if
you
>don't have a local source for drip supplies:
>     The Drip Store - http://www.dripirrigation.com/
>     Dripworks http://www.dripworksusa.com/
>


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