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Drip Irrigation 101 Chris Dundon Contra Costa Water District
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Drip Irrigation 101Chris Dundon
Contra Costa Water District
Components of a Drip System
ValveTurns the Water on and off to the drip system (Anti-Siphon Valve)
FilterKeeps dirt from clogging emitters
Pressure RegulatorReduces pressure
TubingDistributes water around the garden
FittingsConnects tubing
EmittersRegulates the flow of water
Spaghetti TubingUse sparingly or not at all
Components of a Drip System
Drip Tube Stake(more is better)
Components of a Drip System
End Cap Flush Valve
Types of Drip
Individual Emitters
In-line Emitters
Multi-Outlet Emitters
Multi-Outlet Emitters
Drip to Avoid
Maintenance Nightmare!
Recommended Drip
Inline Emitter Tubing• Perfect for any situation• Emitters spaced for even
coverage• Very low maintenance
Individual Emitter Tubing• Good for widely spaced plants• Emitters installed at individual
plants• Some maintenance issues
Connecting to Water Source
At the Valve At the Sprinkler
Connecting at the Sprinkler
Quick and easy way to install a drip without cutting and gluing pvc pipe.
One of the Pop-Up Spray heads becomes the source of water for the new drip system.
The pop-up conversion kit has a filter and pressure regulator built in
Spray to Drip Conversion
Step 1Remove sprinklers and then cap the riser pipe. Then, test for leaks
Step 2Install Drip Conversion Kit at one sprinkler location
Step 3Install drip tubing
Existing Lawn
Sprinklers
Spray to Drip Conversion
Step 1
Remove sprinklers and cap
Test for leaks
Cap or Plug Sprinkler Heads
Cap or Plug Sprinkler Heads
orSprinkler
Riser
PVC Fitting
PVC Pipe
Step 2
Remove one cap and
install Drip
Conversion Kit
Spray to Drip Conversion
Step 3: Install Drip Tubing
Two Types of Drip Tubing Layouts
• Individual Emitter Tubingor• Inline Emitter Tubing
or
Individual Emitter TubingInstall tubing after planting
Individual Emitter TubingUse 1 to 3 emitters per plant
Pressure Compensating Emitters
Inline DripEmitters built into the tubing
Rings of inline emitter tubing for widely spaced plants
In-line Drip
Use double row of emitter tubing for row of plants
In-line Drip
Winding Inline Drip Tubing
Closely Spaced Plants(Use grid of inline emitter tubing)
Closely Spaced Plants(Use grid of inline emitter tubing)
Inline Emitter Tubing
Use equally spaced rows of tubing for closely planted garden
In-line Drip
Separate Zones for Tree and Shrubs
All Drip
Cover drip tubing with mulch
CCWD Water Efficiency DepartmentPhone: 925-688-8320Email: [email protected]
Webinar Recordings: https://www.ccwater.com/441/Water-Efficiency-Webinars
• Drip Irrigation 101- Converting Spray to Drip• LTG Rebate Program Overview• How to Remove Your Lawn- Sheet Mulching• Landscape Design Ideas
Other Events: www.ccwater.com/conserve• Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour• Focal Point Plants in Dry Gardens• Growing Succulents 101• Home Composting
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