RB5423-6 LD POP Flip Book Tabs 3/1/05 WHYThe Landscape Dripline System is better 5:23 PM Page 1
RB5423-6 LD POP Flip Book 3/1/05 5:14 PM Page 2 WHY The Landscape Dripline System is Better. ADVANTAGES Waters each plant, not the surrounding soil. Keeps water off foliage, so fungi cannot form. Applies moisture directly to the root zone. Irrigates precisely where you need it. Eliminates overspray, less evaporation. Proper watering promotes healthy plants. Three easy steps to create your custom drip system.
RB5423-6 LD POP Flip Book Tabs 3/1/05 5:23 PM Page 2 Precise watering for healthy, beautiful landscaping Unlike soaker hoses, the Rain Bird® Landscape Dripline System is clog resistant and waters evenly from beginning to end over much longer distances — up to 300 feet! It connects easily to your faucet, garden hose, an existing underground sprinkler head or 1/2" riser. This versatile system is simple to cut, connect and place without digging.
RB5423-6 LD POP Flip Book 3/1/05 5:20 PM Page 14 WHAT Is Your Water Source? If You Have... Outdoor Faucet You Need...
RB5423-6 LD POP Flip Book Tabs 3/1/05 5:24 PM If You Have... Page 4 You Need...
RB5423-6 LD POP Flip Book 3/1/05 5:20 PM Page 16 CUT & CONNECT 1/4" Tubing Stake Faucet Connection Kit 1/2" Tubing 1/2" Barbed Coupling Galvanized Stake Riser Connection Kit • Optional water source using Riser Connection Kit (RC-KIT).
RB5423-6 LD POP Flip Book 3/1/05 5:20 PM Page 17 1/2" Emitter Tubing 1/4" Tubing Plug 1/4" Barbed Tee 1/4" Tubing 1/4" Barbed Coupling TIP: 1/4" Emitter Tubing Place spot watering emitter 2/3 of the way between the tree trunk and outside of canopy (Equally space spot watering emitters if your tree requires more than one.) 1/2" Barbed Elbow Tubing Plug • Plug holes with 1/4" Tubing Plug End Closure • After flushing out system, use the Figure-8 End Closure to close the end of line.
RB5423-6 LD POP Flip Book 3/1/05 5:20 PM Page 18 CUT & CONNECT Using Spot Watering Emitters & 1/4” Tubing Stakes Tap off of 1/2” Tubing with Spot Watering Emitters and 1/4” Tubing. Black Spot Watering Emitters provide controlled flow of 1.0 GPH. Red Spot Watering Emitters are rated for 2.0 GPH. The tubing can be held in place with 1/4” Tubing Stakes. Place bug guard (attatched to 1/4" Tubing Stake) at end to prevent bugs and debris from clogging tubing.
RB5423-6 LD POP Flip Book 3/1/05 5:20 PM Page 19 Landscape Dripline System Tools Emitter Tool ET-1PK The easy way to add or remove Spot Watering Emitters, 1/4" barbed fittings and plugs. Insert Spot Watering Emitters and 1/4" Barbed Fittings. Place the fitting on end of tool. (Use with Spot Watering Emitters, 1/4" Barbed Tees and 1/4" Barbed Couplings.) Press barbed point into side wall of 1/2" tubing. Remove Spot Watering Emitters and barbed fittings from the side of 1/2" Tubing. Use side of tool.
RB5423-6 LD POP Flip Book 3/1/05 5:20 PM Page 20 Project Planning Checklist Water Connections Emitter Tubing Faucet Connection Kit 1/2" Emitter Tubing - 100 ft. FCKIT-1PK ET63918-100 Connect system to any outdoor faucet Place in planting areas Riser Connection Kit 1/4" Emitter Tubing - 50 ft. RCKIT-1PK ET25512-50 Convert an 1800™ spray head or a riser to a drip zone Extend water to narrow planting areas or potted plants Tubing Fittings and Tools 1/2" Tubing - 100 ft.
RB5423-6 LD POP Flip Book 3/1/05 5:21 PM Page 21 1/2" Barbed Elbows Fittings and Tools BE50-4PK Connect 2 pieces of 1/2" tubing in an “L” shape Galvanized Stakes GS50-10PK Secures 1/2" Tubing to the ground 1/2" End Closure EC50-2PK Use with 1/2" tubing to allow easy flushing and draining of the system 1/4" Barbed Couplings BC25-10PK Spot Watering Emitters 1.