These 1 GPH Take-Apart Easy-Clean Drippers are used for watering your potted plants and hanging baskets with a constant drip of water to the plant's root zone, they are easy to take apart for cleaning and inspection.
Install these Drippers directly into the 1/2-in Poly Tubing by first snapping a hole using either of our Hole Punch Tools (MLA-51 or MLA-TOOL), and use our Goof Plugs (MLA-51G) if you snap a hole in the wrong place or want to relocate the Dripper.
These Drippers can also be installed by running a piece of 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing to the plant from the 1/2-in Poly Tubing using the enclosed 1/4-in Barbed Couplers, then by pushing in the Dripper at the other end of the 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing next to the plant.
After the last Dripper is installed, turn on the water and allow the flow of water to clean out any debris that may have entered the line during installation.
Our 1/4-in Support Stakes (MLT-DST) can be used to securely hold the 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing and 1 GPH Dripper near the plant.
Also use our 1/4-in Tees (MLT-TEE) and Elbows (MLT-ELB) to run the 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing in opposing directions or in tight corners to supply water to these Drippers.
(4 Drippers / 4 Couplers Per Bag)
Drippers and Drip Tubing should NEVER be buried underground but can be covered lightly with Mulch
RECOMMENDATIONS & LIMITATIONS
When installing any irrigation system, it is important to be aware of manufacturer recommendations and potential system limitations. Please be aware of the following: Order of installation is critical for proper system function. This is the order in which parts should be installed, starting from the outdoor faucet.
1) Check your outdoor faucet to make sure there is an attached or built-in Anti-Siphon Vacuum Breaker that is designed to prevent the backflow of fluids into the potable/drinking system.
2) A Metal "Y" Fitting is suggested so you can attach your garden hose.
3) The Electronic Timer (MLWT-1ZONE, MLWT-TWOZONE) or our Mechanical Timer (MLWT-EGG).
4) Pressure Regulator. When using Drippers, we highly suggest using our 25 PSI Pressure Regulator (MLD-25PR)
5) 150 Mesh Filter (MLFF-41) is suggested when using Drippers or when using our product with "well" water.
6) 1/2-in Poly Faucet Fitting (MLF-33) to connect the 1/2-in Poly Tubing or the 1/4-in Faucet Adapter (MLA-FAS) to connect the 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing.
For more information, please download our Installation Guide (PDF) with more information.
Minimum operating pressure is 5 PSI
Maximum operating pressure is 25 PSI
