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Drip Zone Assembly with Controllers

Drip Zone Assembly with Controllers

Category: DC Drip Zone Assembly

Available ModelsPartPrice
VA016 : 3/4 in. FHT X 1/2 in. Automated Drip Irrigation Zone with Hose End Timer and Filter
3/4" FHT X 1/2" Automated Drip Irrigation Zone with Hose End Timer and FilterVA016$58.95 ea.
VA021 : 3/4 in. FHT X 1/4 in. Automated Drip Irrigation Zone with Hose End timer and T filter
3/4" FHT X 1/4" Automated Drip Irrigation Zone with Hose End timer and T filterVA021$54.00 ea.
VA023 : 3/4 in. FHT x 1/2” Automated Irrigation Drip Zone with High Flow Hose End timer and Y filter
3/4" FHT x 1/2” Automated Irrigation Drip Zone with High Flow Hose End timer and Y filterVA023$80.76 ea.

To start a drip system from 1/2” drip tubing or 1/4" micro tubing, The Drip Store has created the automated drip zone kits that can be connected to a faucet or PVC pipe. The drip zone kits use a 3/4” electronic hose end timer, back flow device, "Y" filter, 25 PSI preset pressure regulator, and 3/4" FHT adapter for 1/2" drip tubing with .700 OD and 1/4" with .250 OD. Use this automated drip zone kit in any landscape area in residential application

The Drip Store 3/4" Automatic Drip Zone Assembly is available in three models with hose thread for use with 1/2" Drip Tubing or 1/4" Micro Tubing.

The Drip Store provides you with various mounting options to start a drip irrigation installation. Properly designed drip irrigation systems begin with what is called the "drip zone" or the”drip zone assembly, which consists of three vital components:, a back-flow device to prevent contamination from back-siphoning into the water supply, a filter to protect the drip emitters, and a pressure regulator to lower the pressure to the suggested operating pressure for a drip system. This assembly can be attached to a faucet only.

(Note: An optional manual or automatic control valve may be attached between the faucet and the drip zone assembly; an electronic battery operated controller is included in these kits.)

  • 3/4" FHT inlet x 1/2"
    • VA016, VA023 : with .700 OD compression outlet
  • 3/4" FHT inlet x 1/4"
    • VA021 : with .250 OD compression outlet
  • Dimensions
    • VA023 : Controller and valve 4 1/4" W x 3-1/4" D x 6 1/4" H ( 11 cm W x 5.8 D x 15 cm H )
  • Filter screen:
    • VA021 : 150 mesh
    • VA016, VA023 : 155 mesh
  • Materials
    • VA023 : Controller: Body - ABS, Inner parts - Acetal
    • VA023 : Diaphragm: nylon fabric reinforced polyisoprene (NR)
    • VA023 : Metal parts and screws: stainless steel 303
    • VA023 : Solenoid inner metal parts: stainless steel
    • VA023 : Valve body and cover: glass reinforced nylon
  • Maximum flow rate
    • VA016, VA023 : Single drip line: 220 GPH (3.6 GPM)
    • VA021 : Single line of micro tubing: 35 (GPH)
    • VA021 : Total flow rate with 1/4" micro tubing: up to 1.4 GPM
    • VA023 : Total flow rate: up to 15 GPM
    • VA016 : Total flow rate: up to 6 GPM
    • VA016, VA023 : Two-way drip line using a swivel tee: 440 GPH (7.2 GPM)
  • Operating pressure
    • VA023 : 10 to 100 PSI.
    • VA016, VA021 : 10 to 80 PSI
  • Power source
    • VA023 : 9 Volt DC (one 9-volt alkaline battery not included)
  • Preset operating pressure
    • VA016, VA021, VA023 : 25 PSI
  • Solenoid
    • VA023 : Adaptor thread 3/4"-20 thread UNES-2A
    • VA023 : Dry latching
  • Temperature range
    • VA016, VA021, VA023 : 38 to 130 F
  • Assembly includes:
    • VA021 : 1 - 3/4" FHT "T" filter with 150 mesh screen
    • VA016, VA023 : 1 - 3/4" FHT 25 PSI preset pressure regulator
    • VA016, VA021 : 1 - 3/4" FHT backflow device
    • VA016 : 1 - 3/4" FHT swivel adapter to 1/2" drip tubing
    • VA021, VA023 : 1 - 3/4" FNPT adapter to 1/4" micro tubing
    • VA023 : 1 - 3/4" FNPT or FHT Battery operated controller
    • VA021 : 1 - 3/4" FNPT x MNPT premium 25 PSI preset pressure regulator
    • VA016, VA023 : 1 - 3/4" MPT "Y" filter with 155 mesh screen
    • VA016, VA021 : 1 - Electronic Hose End Timer
  • Assembly is required
  • Automatic, semi-automatic and manual operation
  • Battery life up to one year
  • Battery life up to two years
  • Choice of hose thread to pipe thread fitting included in the box
  • Components made of high impact plastic for corrosion resistance operation
  • Constructed of high impact plastic for corrosion resistant operation
  • Controller can be detached via 30" coiled cable for easy programming
  • Easy to read AM/PM clock
  • Easy to use manual start/stop button via the controller
  • Emergency backup program of 5 minutes every 24 hours if no buttons are pressed within 10 minutes after battery installation
  • Four start times per day in a weekly mode
  • Frequency choices of 7 day weekly schedule
  • Frequency choices of a 7 day weekly schedule or intervals of every 3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours and every day to 30 days
  • High flow with low pressure loss
  • Irrigation can be suspended via the controller to prevent unnecessary irrigation during rainy weather (rain mode)
  • Low battery indicator
  • Manual opening and closing via the orange manual lever
  • Operated with a one 9 volt alkaline battery (not included)
  • Protection of the drip emitters using a large filter with 150 mesh
  • Protection of the drip emitters using a large filter with 155 mesh
  • Regulates the pressure to the suggested operating pressure of a drip system
  • Simple programming with the use of six buttons
  • The battery operated controller can be programmed up to 12 hours in 1-minute increments
  • The electronic hose end timer can be programmed up to 12 hours in 1-minute increments.
  • Weather resistant
    • VA016 : Installation for 3/4" x 1/2" Drip Zone with "Y" Filter

      Starting the irrigation system from a faucet:

      1.       First connect the electronic hose end timer to the faucet, if a backflow device is used, connect the backflow device after the hose end timer.

      2.       Connect the 3/4" FHT x MHT backflow device to a timer or directly to the faucet if not used with a hose end timer or a controller.

      3.       Connect the 3/4" FHT x MHT filter to the backflow device if used or directly to the controller male outlet or faucet if the backflow device is not used.

      4.       Connect the 3/4" FHT x MHT 25 PSI pressure regulator to the filter.

      5.       Connect the 3/4" FHT swivel adapter to the 3/4" FHT x MHT 25 PSI pressure regulator.

      6.       To start the drip system, connect the poly drip tubing to the adapter by wiggling and forcing the drip tubing into the compression side of the adapter and then.

      7.        Lay out the drip tubing to the garden area. The 1/2" drip tubing is used as the main line for drip systems into which drip emitters, micro sprinklers or 1/4" micro tubing are inserted 

      ·         Make sure that the water flow direction on each component if any is in line with the water flow.

      ·         Pressurize the system and make sure that water is not leaking from the unit or any part along the line. Test the assembly manually and then, automatically via the controller and then program the controller.

      Note:See product specification under individual product line

       

       

    • VA021 : Installation for 3/4" x 1/4" Drip Zone Assembly with "T" Filter

      Starting the irrigation system from a faucet:

      1.       First connect the electronic hose end timer to the faucet, if a backflow device is used, connect the backflow device after the hose end timer.

      2.       Connect the 3/4" FHT x MHT backflow device to the hose end timer or directly to the faucet if not using with a hose end timer.

      3.       Connect the 3/4" FHT x MHT filter to the backflow device or directly to the controller male outlet or faucet if the backflow device is not used.

      4.       Connect the 3/4" FHT x MHT 25 PSI pressure regulator to the filter.

      5.       Connect the 3/4" FHT x 1/4" compression adapter to the 3/4" FHT x MHT 25 PSI pressure regulator.

      6.       To start the drip system, connect the micro tubing to the adapter by wiggling and forcing the micro tubing into the compression side of the adapter, and then lay out the micro tubing to the pots or boxes in the garden area.

      7.       The 1/4" micro tubing serves as a feeder line or as a main line in a small system to deliver the water to the pots, boxes or patio area, into which the drip emitters, spray jets or foggers are connected.

       

      ·         Make sure that the water flow direction in each component is in line with the water flow of the system.

      ·         Pressurize the system and make sure that water is not leaking from the unit or any part along the line. Test the assembly manually and then, automatically via the controller and then program the controller.

       

      Note: See product specifications under individual product lines.

    • VA023 : Installation for 3/4" x 1/2" Drip Zone Assembly with "Y" Filter

      Starting the irrigation system from a faucet:

      1.       First connect the battery-operated controller to the faucet using the hose thread fitting included with the controller. ( If a backflow device is used, connect the battery-operated controller after the backflow device.)

      2.       Connect the 3/4" MPT filter to the female controller outlet.

      3.       Connect the 3/4" FNPT x MNPT 25 PSI pressure regulator to the filter.

      4.       Connect the 3/4" FNPT swivel adapter to the 3/4" 25 PSI pressure regulator.

      5.       To start the drip system, connect the poly drip tubing to the adapter by wiggling and forcing the drip tubing into the compression side of the adapter.

      6.        Lay out the drip tubing to the garden area. The 1/2" drip tubing is used as the main line for drip systems into which drip emitters, micro sprinklers or 1/4" micro tubing are inserted.

      Starting the irrigation system from a PVC pipe:

      1.       Glue to a 3/4" PVC pipe a PVC adapter (model P367) (not included).

      2.       Connect the 3/4" battery-operated controller (model C000) to the nipple.

      3.       Connect the 3/4" MNPT filter (model F303) directly to the female controller outlet.

      4.       Connect the 3/4" 25 PSI FNPT x MNPT pressure regulator (model A044) to the filter.

      5.       Connect the 3/4" FNPT swivel adapter to the 3/4" 25 PSI pressure regulator.

      6.       To start the drip system, connect the poly drip tubing to the adapter by wiggling and forcing the drip tubing into the compression side of the adapter.

      7.        Lay out the drip tubing to the garden area. The 1/2" drip tubing is used as the main line for drip systems into which drip emitters, micro sprinklers or 1/4" micro tubing are inserted

      ·         Make sure that the water flow direction matches for each component, if any is in line with the water flow.

      ·         Use Teflon Tape only with the filter and make sure to remove all Teflon tape excess..

      ·         Pressurize the system and make sure that water is not leaking from the unit or any part along the line. Test the assembly manually and then automatically via the controller, and then program the controller.

      Flow Rate Chart vs. Pressure Loss

      Flow rate (GPM)

      5

      9

      13

      18

      22

      26

      31

      35

      Pressure loss (psi)

      3

      3.5

      4.2

      6

      7.2

      8.5

      X

      X