Installation Depth: We recommend installing sub surface Drip Lines at a 4" depth. This depth encourages root growth while also being deep enough to avoid being damaged by aeration equipment.
Component Installation Options: As with other component illustrations there are several ways to install drip lines in a sub-surface turf irrigation installation. We will now provide several examples using a variety of components, all of which work on the same principle. We will look at connecting at 1/2 and 3/4" and larger distribution lines seperately. As you can see from the illustration below we have also distinguished parts for either 12mm Techline EZ or 17mm Techline.
Connecting Drip Lines to a 1/2" Distribution Line - Mid Lateral Connection | ||
Since all Male Adapters have male pipe thread all connection options must have a female pipe thread fitting for a proper connection. | ||
Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
Connecting Drip Lines to a 1/2" Distribution Line - End of Line | |
Option 1 | Option 2 |
** When using insert fittings using a gear or crimp clamp is recommended
Connecting Drip Lines to 3/4" and 1" Distribution Lines | ||
Since all male adaptors have male pipe thread all connection options must have a female pipe thread fitting for a proper connection. | ||
Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
3/4" Poly | 3/4" Blu Lock | 3/4" Poly |
1" Poly | 1" Poly | 1" Poly |
Connecting Drip Lines to a 1/2" Distribution Line - End of Line | |
Option 1 | Option 2 |
Additional Methods: In addition to the connection assemblies illustraed above it is also possible to connect the drip lines using 12mm Techline EZ or 17 mm Techline as your Supply and Exhaust headers using standard 12mm and 17mm Tee and Elbow Fittings found in the Techline Fittings Category.
We will now look at completing the Sub Surface Drip Zone with a drainage valve.
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