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Improved my drip emitters

BeauBlues

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I thought I'd share this for anyone who cares. I'm running drip irrigation to just about everything in my garden. I'm sure you all know how frustrating it can be; clogged emitters, loose hoses, uneven watering. Well, I found a way to get a much larger spray pattern out of these adjustable emitters. Underneath the cap, there is a nub where the water comes out. Cut off this nub so it's flush with the base. Easily 2 to 3x the distance of spray. And it's still adjustable. It even still can shut off completely when turned to close. 

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Very nice! Thanks for the hint. I use bubblers that are similar but I'm sure I will come across these emitters someday. I've found these are the only type that give me any kind of good coverage. The spray type sprinklers are a nice extra to have but these are a must. My friends are always amazed by the low cost of my water bill. It is because of the micro-sprinklers they are GREAT!

Oakley, California

55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA

Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year.

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters.

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On 4/5/2017, 5:17:59, BeauBlues said:

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great tip Beau!

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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5 hours ago, DoomsDave said:

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Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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If you have a lot of plants close together this method works better:

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Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

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1 hour ago, DoomsDave said:

If you have a lot of plants close together this method works better:

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I agree. I plan on converting to sprinklers when I get enough plants in. Drippers make sense for now. 

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5 hours ago, DoomsDave said:

If you have a lot of plants close together this method works better:

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doink... whoosh.... splat!

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Beau, what's your mainline size through the garden, and how do you branch off the main line to get to the emitter? I have a 1" main line snaking through my garden, with emitters plugged directly into it, then spagetti line to each plant. I could probably do this better...

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Shimoda, Japan, Lat: 36.6N, Long: 138.8

Zone 9B (kinda, sorta), Pacific Coast, 1Km inland, 75M above sea level
Coldest lows (Jan): 2-5C (35-41F), Hottest highs (Aug): 32-33C (87-91F)

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1 hour ago, JT in Japan said:

Beau, what's your mainline size through the garden, and how do you branch off the main line to get to the emitter? I have a 1" main line snaking through my garden, with emitters plugged directly into it, then spagetti line to each plant. I could probably do this better...

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I run 3/4" pvc for the long runs. Then I tee off of that in several locations with .710 drip supply line that runs through groupings of plants. Then I use the 1/4" line in short branches to each plant. I'm no expert with this. I figured I'd keep the lines as big as possible to avoid low pressure problems.

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