DRIPWORKS DAGC6kCAwdE Small Row Crop Irrigation Kit Instruction Manual

DRIPWORKS DAGC6kCAwdE Small Row Crop Irrigation Kit Instruction Manual

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SMALL ROW CROP IRRIGATION KIT

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the world of efficient and hassle-free irrigation with DripWorks’ Drip Tape Row Crop Irrigation Kits. Whether you’re a commercial farmer or a backyard gardener, drip tape irrigation has long been favored for its ability to efficiently water long rows and garden beds.

At DripWorks, we’re excited to introduce our new line of Drip Tape Row Crop Irrigation Kits, designed to meet the diverse needs of growers like you.

ALL ABOUT YOUR KIT

This kit is capable of watering up to ten 20-foot rows with ease. Its expandable design allows for versatility, accommodating extensions of up to 1,200 feet of low flow drip tape for larger growing areas.

Features
200′ of Drip Tape Filter and PSI Regulator 1/2″ and Drip Tape Fittings Punch and Hold Down Stakes 50′ of 1/2″ Mainline Tubing

PARTS LIST

SMALL

• 2 – 100′ Rolls Low-Flow Drip Tape (TDE1508L100)
• 1 – 50′ Roll 1/2″ Mainline Tubing (1250)
• 1 – Home Garden Filter (FYCH200)
• 1 – 10 PSI Pressure Regulator (PRSG10)
• 1 – 1/2″ Easy Loc Female Hose Beginning (ELFH)
• 1 – 1/2″ Easy Loc Coupler (ELC)
• 1 – 1/2″ Figure 8 End (CF8)
• 10 – Drip Tape Row Starts (LSB)
• 10 – Drip Tape End Plug (LSPLUG)
• 1 – Drip Tape Coupler (LSC)
• 10 – 1/4″ Goof Plugs 1 x 10 pack (14GP2-10)
• 1 – Punch Tool (PUPUR)
• 20 – 1/2″ Hold Downs – 2 x 10 pack (SUHD-10)

Optional Timer:
1 – Galcon Bluetooth Flip
Open LCD Timer
(TGNLIDBT)

BEFORE YOU START

Drip tape is ideal for straight, flat rows. The only tools required are a pair of scissors or pruners.

• The pressure regulator in this kit requires a minimum 0.5 GPM (30 GPH) to regulate the water pressure to the 10 PSI needed for the drip tape
• Use at least 150′ of drip tape in your system to meet this minimum flow rate (Using less may cause leaking at fittings and possibly damage the drip tape)
• Requires a minimum flow rate of 4 GPM and a maximum 6 GPM (if automated medium kit)
• The maximum amount of drip tape per zone is 1,200’

INSTALLATION

WITHOUT TIMER (KDT1)

System Start & Additional Parts

This portion of the kit includes the filter, pressure regulator, hose start fitting, a repair coupler, end fittings, goof plugs, hold-down stakes, and a roll of mainline tubing.

1. Connect the swivel end of the filter (FYCH200) 1. to your faucet.
2. Connect the pressure regulator (PRSG10) to the filter outlet.
3. Connect the female hose start (ELFH) to one end of the mainline tubing.
4. Connect the swivel female hose start (ELFH) to the pressure regulator (PRSG10) outlet.
5. Unroll the mainline tubing (1250) through the garden area to be watered.
6.  Close the mainline tubing with an end fitting (CF8).
7. Secure the tubing with hold-down stakes (SUHD-10).

Drip Tape

The KDT1 Kit comes with two 100’ rolls of low-flow Drip Works drip tape but can be expanded to support up to 1200’ of low-flow, 8” spaced drip tape. In addition to the drip tape, this portion of the kit includes a punch, drip tape start and end fittings, and a drip tape coupler.

1. Use the punch to make holes in the mainline tubing where each row of drip tape will begin.
2. Lay the drip tape (TDE1508L100) out where desired, making sure that the emitter side is facing up and that one end reaches the mainline tubing.
3. Attach the large barbed end of a drip tape start fitting (LSB) to each length of drip tape and turn the start fitting’s locking collar clockwise to *tighten.
4. Insert the small barbed ends of the drip tape start fittings into the punched holes.
5. Close each length of drip tape with a drip tape end (LSPLUG). See diagram below.
6. Turn the water on and check to be sure all 6. lines are working.

*Some leakage may occur out of the drip tape start fittings. A quarter turn with pliers will tighten the locking collar.
For further zoning, install a Header Kit (KHA12).

WITH TIMER (KDT1-T)

System Start & Additional Parts

This portion of the kit includes the Galcon Bluetooth timer, filter, pressure regulator, hose start fitting, a repair coupler, end fittings, goof plugs, hold down stakes, and a roll of mainline tubing.

1. Connect Galcon Bluetooth timer (TGNLIDBT) 1. to the faucet.
2. Connect the swivel end of the filter (FYCH200) to Galcon Bluetooth timer (TGNLIDBT).
3. Connect the pressure regulator (PRSG10) to the filter (FYCH200) outlet.
4. Connect the female hose start (ELFH) to one end of the mainline tubing.
5. Connect the swivel female hose start (ELFH) to the pressure regulator (PRSG10) outlet.
6. Unroll the mainline tubing (1250) through the garden area to be watered.
7. Close the mainline tubing with an end fitting (CF8).
8. Secure the tubing with hold-down stakes (SUHD-10).

Drip Tape

The KDT1-T Kit comes with two 100’ rolls of low-flow DripWorks drip tape but can be expanded to support up to 1200’ of low-flow, 8” spaced drip tape. In addition to the drip tape, this portion of the kit includes a punch, drip tape starts and end fittings, and a drip tape coupler.

1. Use the punch to make holes in the mainline tubing where each row of drip tape will begin.
2. Lay the drip tape (TDE1508L100) out where desired, making sure that the emitter side is facing up and that one end reaches the mainline tubing.
3. Attach the large, barbed end of a drip tape start fitting (LSB) to each length of drip tape and turn the start fitting’s locking collar clockwise to *tighten.
4. Insert the small, barbed ends of the drip tape start fittings into the punched holes.
5. Close each length of drip tape with a Drip tape end (LSPLUG). See diagram below.
6. Turn the water on and check to be sure all 6. lines are working.

*Some leakage may occur out of the drip tape start fittings. A quarter turn with pliers will tighten the locking collar.
For further zoning, install a Header Kit (KHA12).

GROWING TIPS & TRICKS

BEST CROPS

FOR YOUR IRRIGATION KIT

GALLERY OF PLANS

Approximate water usage for plan: 57.6 GPH
Row crop garden for a Small High-Tunnel (20′ x 24′) using Drip Tape (TDE1508L100) 8″ OC.
This plan is for a 12 rows at 24 feet long of traditional row crops. It uses our 15 mil Low-Flow Drip Tape with emitters spaced 8″ on center.
Replace LSB with LSBSO for individual row shut-off. System layout NOT to scale. This layout was made to work with our 20′ x 24′ high tunnel.

PLAN 1

Approximate water usage for plan: 57.6 GPH
Row crop garden for a Small High-Tunnel (20′ x 24′) using Drip Tape (TDE1508L100) 8″ OC.
This plan is for a 12 rows at 24 feet long of traditional row crops. It uses our 15 mil Low-Flow Drip Tape with emitters spaced 8″ on center.
Replace LSB with LSBSO for individual row shut-off. System layout NOT to scale. This layout was made to work with our 20′ x 24′ high tunnel.

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GALLERY OF PLANS

PLAN 2

Approximate water usage for plan: 780 GPH
Row crop garden beds framed and raised 4′ X100′ (13) low flow Tape (TAZ1508L) 8″ OC.
This plan is for 13 framed and raised beds 4′ X 100′. It uses our 15 mil low flow Drip Tape (TAZ1508L) with emitters spaced 8″ OC.
Assumes 15 GPM and clean pre-filtered water. Plan NOT to scale. Beds are 4′ x 100′. Similar size beds could use this layout. If flow is not sufficient, isolate with valves.

GALLERY OF PLANS
PLAN 3

Approximate water usage for plan: 480 GPH
Row crop setup for Large High Tunnel (30’X ’60’) using Drip Tape (TAZ1508HSR) 8″ OC.
This plan is for a Large High Tunnel setup. It uses 15 mil high-flow Drip Tape (TAZ1508HSR) with emitters spaced at 8″ OC.
20 rows 60ft long similar variations may work. Plan not to scale.

GALLERY OF PLANS
PLAN 4

Approximate water usage for plan: 800.00 GPH
Row crop garden with 20 rows at 200 feet long (4 zones) using Drip Tape (TAZ1508L) 8″ OC.
This plan is for a small field of row crops divided into 4 watering zones each zone water usage is 200 GPH. It uses our 15 mil low-flow Drip Tape (TAZ1508L) with emitters spaced 8″ OC.
Assumes water is pre-filtered if not city water. 13.33 GPM approximate water usage for this plan. Plan layout is not to scale.

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