Use these 0.5 GPH Add-A-Drippers to slowly and gently water window boxes of flowers, rows of vegetables, potted plants and tree rings.
These 0.5 GPH Add-A-Drippers are In-Line Drippers that drip from the center/middle of the Dripper so they can be added together using 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing to make a line of drip.
Push the red barb of the Dripper into the end of the 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing and then attach to other end of the Vinyl Tubing onto the black barb of the Dripper.
Use the enclosed 1/4-in Coupler to attach the 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing to the 1/2-in Poly Tubing.
Repeat this last step until you have up to 30 of these Drippers installed off a single 30-ft line of 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing from the 1/2-in Poly Tubing.
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 and then put a short 2-in piece of Vinyl Tubing on the black barb end of the Dripper and then push in the enclosed Goof Plug to end the 1/4-in line.
Our 1/4-in Support Stakes (MLT-DST) can be used to securely hold the 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing along the row of plants.
Also use our 1/4-in Tees (MLT-TEE) and Elbows (MLT-ATE) to run the 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing in opposing directions or in tight corners to supply water to these Drippers.
(5 Drippers / 1 Coupler / 1 Goof Plug Per Bag)
(Goof Plug and 1/4-in Coupler made in the USA) / (.5 GPH Add-a-Dripper made in Taiwan)
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 at the outdoor faucet.
1) Check your outdoor faucet to make sure there is an attached or built-in Brass Anti-Siphon Vacuum Breaker that is designed to prevent backflow of fluids into the potable/drinking water 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 products 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.
MAXIMUM RUNS
1/4-in Vinyl Tubing - When installing, you can run up to 30 feet of 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing from the 1/2-in Poly Tubing and install up to 30 Drippers in a single line.
1/2-in Poly Tubing - Run up to 300 feet of our 1/2-in Poly Tubing and connect up to 13 individual 30-ft runs of our 1/4-in Vinyl Tubing, installing up to 30 of our 0.5 GPH Add-A-Drippers per individual run.
Minimum operating pressure for Drippers: 5 PSI
Maximum operating pressure for Drippers: 25 PSI
