maze Products Dripper and Arrow Kit Instructions
- June 12, 2024
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maze Products Dripper and Arrow Kit
Product Information
The Dripper & Arrow Kit is a drip irrigation system that is designed to provide efficient and targeted watering for your garden. The kit includes various components such as a Pressure Reducer, Tees, 13mm Poly Tube, Tap Connector, Ends, Jointer, Stakes, Punch Tool, and Arrow Drippers.
The pressure reducer included in the kit is essential for maintaining optimal water pressure for drip irrigation. It should be connected to the tap to reduce high pressure and ensure proper functioning of the system. Please note that the pressure reducer does not reduce static pressure when there is no water flow.
The polytube serves as the main water distribution line and can be connected to the tap connector at the bottom of the pressure reducer. It should be laid out in a way that covers the desired area with around 30cm spacing between each tube.
The drippers can be placed anywhere along the polytube and can be evenly spaced or placed strategically based on plant locations and water requirements. The punch tool included in the kit is used to create holes in the polytube for inserting the drippers securely.
The arrow drippers are used to connect to the main drippers and can be positioned in desired locations for targeted watering. To close off the end of the polytube, the Line End fitting is provided. This allows for easy closure and can be opened if needed for connecting to another fitting or flushing out for cleaning.
Product Usage Instructions
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Components
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Connecting to water source:
Drip irrigation works best at average to low pressure. As such we have include a pressure reducer that must be connected. This is especially important if you have very high pressure. Please note this does not reduce static pressure (when there is no water flow).
The pressure reducer can be screwed directly to the tap. Now the tap connector can be tightly attached to the bottom of the Pressure Reducer (see pic on the right). -
Connecting your polytube
First uncoil the polytube and lay it out so it will become easier to position and weave in your garden. Connect one end to the tap connector (as per above). You will note these fittings have 3 barbs (see pic on the right) which means you do not need a ratchet clamp as the polytube will not slip off the connector. However, this does mean it can be difficult to get the poly tube onto the fitting. The polytube can be softened by placing the end in very hot water. After it has been in the water for a minute you can push the connection on more easily. -
Layout and insert drippers
The layout of your garden will determine the best way to lay out the polytube and drippers. Below are some popular options. Keep in mind that water will spread around 15cm on each side of the dripper (30 cm diameter). Therefore, the polytube should be around 30cm apart to cover the area between them. The pipe can be fixed to the ground with the stakes provided.
It can
also be placed under mulch in a garden bed. You can use the Joiner and Tee
fittings to join to other pipes or run offshoots with the Tee. The drippers
can be placed anywhere along the tube. They can be evenly spaced out
sporadically placed based on where your plants are or how much water is need
in certain spots. Once you decide where you want the drippers use the Punch
Tool and press firmly into the tube till a hole is made (Image 1). Then press
the barded side of the dripper till it’s firmly inside (Image 2). -
Connecting Arrows
To connect your arrow dripper to your main dripper, you simply need to push the center part (shown in Images 3 & 4) into the main dripper. The Arrows can then be positioned in your desired location. -
Closing off the end Once the drippers and tube are in place you can cut off any extra which is not needed and close the end of the polytube. This is done by using the Line End fitting. Threat the tube into one of the holes in the fitting then bending the tube and inserting into the other hole (see pic on the right). This way it can be easily opened if you want to connect to another fitting or flush out to clean. Multiple ends are supplied although you may only need one.
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