Vegetable Drip Tape Kit Model K007
The Model K007 Vegetable Drip Tape Irrigation Kit is The Drip Store's custom-designed drip tape vegetable kit that contains all the parts needed to install 15 rows of drip tape in a vegetable garden or row crop using a 500', 15 mil drip tape with .35 GPH @ 10 PSI and .6 GPH @ 25 PSI inline drippers every 12". This kit has 50' of high quality 1/2"drip hose with .600" ID x .700" OD, sufficient to start a vegetable garden on a lot 40' wide by 35' long. This drip tape kit includes all the parts needed for drip irrigation of a vegetable garden from the hose faucet (spigot) to the end of the line, to water all types of vegetable plants. The kit can accommodate a flow rate of up to 260 GPH (5 GPM), using the 15-mil drip tape.
The most important practice for a healthy and productive vegetable garden is the irrigation system. During years of normal rainfall, rains usually wet the soil and provide us with a good supply of deep soil moisture. What happens later will depend upon the efficiency of your irrigation system. Adequate soil moisture is important for seed germination, uniform growth, and productivity. Correct use of a drip irrigation system should keep vegetable plants actively growing in dry periods yet cause no problem when rain occurs following irrigation. The system, when properly operated, keeps soil at the base of the plant (root zone area) moist. This may require operating the system for two to four times a week during dry weather. Never allow the soil to completely dry.
One of the most important features of a drip irrigation system is the creation of a totally new and more favorable root zone environment within the planting. Drip irrigation sustains this environment by using low flow rates to maintain constant soil moisture levels. This encourages better growth and disease resistance by reducing plant stress.
Maximum incoming operating pressure: 25 PSI
Dripper flow rate .4 GPH @ 10 PSI and .6 GPH @ 25 PSI
Dripper spacing: 12"
Operating pressure: 10-25 PSI
Maximum run: 280' per row
15 mil drip tape .634 ID x .664 OD
Note.
The pressure regulator (included) is used to lower the incoming pressure to the suggested operating pressure of 25 PSI, which is within the range of recommended pressures for a drip system.
Information that can help in the installation of the system
This kit has all the parts needed to start the system connecting to a faucet. The Drip Store also includes instructions on how to start the system from a PVC pipe or a pipe thread.
Optional:
If you wish to automate the system, first connect a battery-operated timer to the faucet (suggested model C001 - not included in this kit).
Connect the 3/4" FHT x MHT backflow device to the controller or to the faucet if not used with a controller (model A015).
Connect the 3/4" FHT x MHT filter (model F300) to the backflow device if used, or directly to the controller male outlet or faucet.
Connect the 3/4" FHT x MHT pressure regulator (model A013) to the filter.
Option 2: Requires model P357-not included
Glue to a 3/4" PVC pipe a PVC female adapter (model P357) (not included).
Use the 3/4" MHT x MPT nipple (model A010) to connect to the pipe thread making sure to use 3-5 rounds of Teflon tape.
Connect the 3/4" FHT X MHT battery-operated controller (model C001) to the nipple (not included).
Connect the 3/4" FHT x MHT backflow device (model A015) to the controller (not included), or to the faucet.
Connect the 3/4" FHT x MHT filter (model F300) to the backflow device, if used, or directly to the controller male outlet or faucet.
Connect the 3/4" 25 PSI FHT x MHT pressure regulator (model A013) to the filter.
To the 3/4" FHT x MHT pressure regulator connect the 3/4" FHT swivel adapter (model LF503), to the adapter connect the poly tubing by wiggling and forcing the drip tubing into the compression side of the adapter and lay out the drip tubing to the garden area. The 1/2" drip tubing (model T004) is used as the main line to deliver the water to the drip tape.
To the 3/4" swivel adapter connect the 50' of 1/2" drip tubing with .600 ID x .700 OD (model T004). Insert the 1/2" drip tubing to the compression side of the 3/4" swivel adapter (by wiggling it and forcing it in) then lay out the drip tubing perpendicular to the vegetable rows. The 1/2" drip tubing is used as the main line to deliver the water to the drip tape, assuming you will have a number of parallel rows with the same spacing between the rows. Make sure to extend the 1/2" drip tubing a few extra feet past the last row.
Use 1/2" coupling .700 O.D. (model LF001) to connect additional 1/2" drip tubing, or for repair.
Used the 1/2" tee (model LF005) to split the 1/2" drip tubing if needed.
Roll out the 500' drip tape (model T013) near each row of vegetables or between two close rows (6"-10" apart). Extend the drip tape a few extra feet past each row and secure to the ground.
For each row and close to the drip tape punch a hole in the 1/2" drip tubing using the punch (model A019).
Insert the barb side of the drip tape connector (model A026) with 1/4" connector into the 1/2" drip tubing, then insert the drip tape over the male barb of the connector and thread the nut over the tape to secure.
Turn the water on and flush the line. After you flush the line, close the end of the drip tubing and the drip tape. Use the figure "8" hose end (model A006) to close the 1/2" drip tubing and use the drip tape connector end to close the end of the drip tape by inserting the drip tape over the male barb of the drip tape connector end (model A027) and threading the nut over the drip tape to secure.
Use the drip tape connector (model A023) to add additional drip tape, or for repair. To connect, insert the drip tape over the male barb of the drip tape connector (model A023) and thread the nut over the drip tape to secure.
Use the 1/2" holder stake (model S006) to secure the 1/2" drip hose to the ground.
Turn the system on manually and check to make sure that there are no leaks from any of the drip connections.
Use plugs (if needed) (model SF007) to repair small holes in the 1/2" drip tubing.
How much time to water:
Turn the water on for 45 minutes to 1 hour every two days, depending on your location and the soil type. After a week or two check the soil and the health of the plants, and adjust the watering time as needed. If you have a controller and you need to add more time, adjust the time on the controller or program the controller with additional start-times.
Supplier: DIG Corp
Part#: K007
Price: $97.85 $88.07
