Advantages and Benefits of Drip Irrigation System

• Water Efficiency
• Water only goes where needed Ease of Installation
• No special tools or glue required Reduced Pest Problems and Weed Growth
• Only water the roots Increases Fruit Yields and Plant Quality Versatility
• Works anywhere in home garden Root Zones
• More favorable root zone environment Economy
• Save money and lower your water usage

Questions and Answers about irrigation and a Diagram for Laying Out your backyard irrigation system.

Emmiters We carry three different types of drip irrigation emitters. These will be sure to meet your watering need for your home garden. Micro-Flappers Easy Maintenance Water drops off emitter, not hose Cannot come apart under pressure ACU-.05 0.5 GPH, Brown .42 ACU-1 1.0 GPH, Black .42 ACU-2 2.0 GPH, Green .42 Bowsmith Non Stop Emitters Famed for being nonstop Ideal for irrigating out of lake Continuous Flushing Action which continually flushes small particles while emitter is in operation. BOW-.5 0.5 GPH, Green .75 BOW-1 1.0 GPH, Blue .75 BOW-2 2.0 GPH, Red .75 ACU-Jets & Spray ACU-5 ACU-Spinner 360 Degree 12’ Radius, 12 gph 1.10   ACU-6 ACU-Mister 360 Degree 6’ Radius, 12 gph 1.10 ACU-34 Riser for Spinner/Mister 8” with Barber Adapter. Fits in 12” Support Stake .65 ACU-35 Support Stake 12” stake – Riser Attaches to Stake for Spinner/Mister .75     ACU-33 Support Stake Assembly 24” PE tube (250x160) w/ ¼” Barb 1.50     Others Parts Needed   ACU-9 Connector For ¼” Feeder Tubing .15 ACU-15 Hole Plug (Dual Size) Plugs holes no longer needed .12 ACU-37 Hole Punch for Emitters 3.25 ACU-38 Insert Tool for MicroFlappers 1.50 Fittings   Power Loc - We are introducing Power Loc fittings to replace the compression fittings. Power-Loc fittings are the most versatile fitting developed for drip irrigation. Advantages of Power-Loc Fittings: Very easy to install tubing over single barb Positive stop flow to assure tubing is fully installed Low effort, square thread drive ring quickly locks tubing in place – no tools needed Barb design will not slip out or blow off at high pressure and temperature Each fitting will accommodate a wide range of hose diameter and wall thickness ACU-18 Female Hose Adapter ¾” Pipe to ¾” Hose 1.65 ACU-19 Female Hose Tee Adapter PL x ¾” FH Swivel Tee w/Washer 2.10 ACU-22 Coupler Coupling for ½” Drip Tubing .85 ACU-23 Tee Tee for ½” Drip Tubing 1.95 ACU-24 Elbow 90 degree for Drip Tubing 1.65 ACU-25 Flushable End Cap ¾” FHT Threaded Cap End Closure 1.35 ACU-26 End Closure Fig 8 End Line Closure ½” Tubing .30 ACU-41A Male Pipe Thread Adapter (1/2”) ½” tubing to ½” MPT 1.75 ACU-41B Male Pipe Thread Adapter (3/4”) ½” tubing to ¾” MPT 1.75 ACU-44 Power Loc Coupling w/Ball Valve ½” to ½” with Ball Valve 3.00 Filters & Pressure Regulators Pressure Regulators are designed to control the inlet pressure to the system. Recommended for your drip irrigation zones. We recommend Pressure regulator of 20 or 25psi for your home drip systems. Filters   ACU-29 In-Line Filter (Smaller Gardens) 7.95 ACU-29A Filter Screen for ACU-29 Replacement Screen 3.50 ACU-30 Flushing Filter w/Cartridge ¾” MPT x ¾” MPT 150 Nylon Mesh 19.95 ACU-30A Filter Screen 150 Mesh for ACU-30 Replacement Screen 4.95 Pressure Regulators   ACU-32A Pressure Regulator 20psi Recommended for low volume Drip Irrigation Systems 10.95 ACU-32B Pressure Regulator 25psi Recommended for low volume Drip Irrigation Systems 10.95 ACU-47 Pressure-Master Regulator 25psi Maintains a constant preset outlet pressure while handling varying inlet pressures 14.95 Filter and Pressure Regulator Kits ACU-48 3/4” Economy Kit Includes: ¾” Jain Filter 150 mesh nylon screen ¾” 30 psi low flow pressure regulator ¾” FPT x ½” tubing adapter 1” x ¾” reducer bushing 34.95 Tools and Accessories ACU-16 Male Adapter ¾” Pipe to ¾” Hose .89 ACU-17 Double Female Adapter ¾” Pipe to ¾” Hose 2.22 ACU-27 Y with Shutoff ¾” FHT x ¾” MHT 3.30 ACU-28 Anti-Syphon Vacuum Breaker ¾” Keeps impure water from syphoning back into water supply 2.60 ACU-43 Wide Cut Vine Curls Attaches ½” Tubig to Wire in Vineyard .15 ACU-45 Wire Stapler Holds ½” Tubing in Place in Ground .30 Tubing TUB-100 ½” Poly Flex Hose – 100’ 19.95 TUB-500 ½” Poly Flex Hose – 500’ 50.00 TUB-1000 ½” Poly Flex Hose – 1000’ 90.00 FTUB-100 ¼” Poly Flex Hose – 100’ 9.95