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I am not sure what to order. I will be using dripworks to place the order. I have a very small patch.
8'x30'
I plan to run the 1/2" main line the 30' way
I will then run 8' t tape at 16" intervals
This should cover the whole area with water.
What parts should I order from them for this?

5/5/2010 11:13:44 AM

Corbin, KY

T1508HC
8" High flow
This is what I use

5/5/2010 11:28:19 AM

Fresno, CA

Make sure you have all the connections you will need back to the water source including converters from hose thread or PVC and a pressure regulator. Most of the T-Tape requires a 10psi regulator. You will also need the 200 mesh filter. I don't know if a backflow preventer is necessary in your case, but that is one other part you might need if you are connecting direct from a water service off your house (to prevent garden water from going back into house system when it shuts off). If you are coming out of a sprinkler manifold valve then you probably won't need a backflow preventer, as most of those sprinkler valves have backflow preventer built-in. You may also need some other plumbing to put the filter inline if you are using an existing sprinkler station. It would be a lot easier off of a faucet with a valve timer. It's good to draw a diagram of what fittings you will need in downstream order with type of thread, male/female etc, so you don't have to make repeated trips to the hardware store to get adapters.

I have about the same size patch as you and I used 2 100' rolls with probably more than 20' left over, but I used an 18" interval. Assuming you place your first t-Tape line in at 8" down the main, you will need 22 more t-tape lines (assuming you want one right at the end where half of the water will be going outside the patch). So you will need a total of 184 feet of t-tape (23x8). The smallest roll they sell is 100ft I think. Then you'll need 23 tape-loc fittings (LSB) that barb into the 1/2" line, 23 end of tape grip sleeve ends (LSGS). You might need a tape-loc elbow (LSL) or two if you need to make some turns with the 1/2" irrigation tube from the source to the patch.

They have information in the catalog/website on dividing up space into zones. I went under the assumption that my space was small enough to run under one zone.

5/6/2010 12:45:21 AM

long Island

Thank you for the replys. I have just placed my order with dripworks.

QuantityDescriptionUnit PriceTotal
1 KHEART-Heart Kit, 36.95
1 T1508HC-T Tape 8in High (100ft) 12.00
20 LSB-Tape Loc x 1/4in Barb 11.20
20 LSGS-Tape Grip Sleeve End 5.60
20 SUHD-6in U Stake (galv) 2.80
1 ZZCAT-Retail Catalog

5/14/2010 5:21:38 PM

long Island

I installed the t tape system from Dripworks today.
Very easy, Works very well, Thanks for the info.

6/13/2010 9:20:11 PM