Rain Bird EAFPT-1S Drip Irrigation Elbow Adapter, 1/2" Female Pipe Thread x Easy Fit Universal Fitting, Fits All 1/2" and 5/8" Drip Tubing
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Drip or sprinklers should be used in each zone, as drip waters more slowly but for a longer period of time, whereas sprinklers water for a shorter period of time but use more water. Prepare to eat either of them separately.
That is not something I would recommend. I purchased the 1/2-inch-diameter version to transport water to different areas of my garden. Then, at the locations where I want drip irrigation, I punch a hole for a 1/4 feed. If your main transport line is only 1/4 inch, you won't be able to supply water to multiple locations.
Yes, because each component is separate, this device can be disassembled into individual components. br>This is how I have mine set up (in parentheses are the components that come with this unit) - spigot - (pressure regulator) - a device that regulates the amount of pressure that is applied a timer that can be turned on and off (backflow preventer) - a device that prevents water from flowing backwards into the system hose for the garden - (adapter for drip hose) - hose for dripping br>I hope this has provided you with some insight into your query.
I had some issues with one side as well, but it was only through sheer force that I was able to get it to stick.
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I purchased four of these, and none of them worked right away. The design is a sham, but the company is adamant about not changing it. Most likely due to the exorbitant new mold fees. In any case, you can fix it, but it will not be pretty. I was able to correct one of them by doubling the rubber grommets. Extra grommets were required on the other three, as well as silicone applied to the inside (I used a clear silicone designed for rain gutters). br>br>It goes on the inside of the bottom section (the part that connects to the 1/2" tubing). Don't overdo it, or you'll end up clogging the waterway once it's all put together. In the same section, I also applied to the outside. Of course, if you don't mind a little dripping from the unit, none of this is necessary. I simply prefer to save water and do not want the ground adjacent to my home to be constantly wet. br>br>Recent changes: br>br> Since then, I've switched to Habitech drip regulators, which are far superior! I used four of them (each in a different zone) in my backyard and have had no complaints.
The design is shoddy. The bottom piece (male 1/2" tubing connection to female hose connection) LEAKS where it connects to the middle piece at the washer. It's designed so that even if you screw it in all the way, the washer won't be compressed enough to keep it from leaking. This could be due to the washer being too thin, but they all appear to be the same thickness, and it happened on four of the six that I bought. There is, however, a solution - On top of the first washer, add a second washer. This is a simple fix, but it should not have been necessary if the kit had been designed properly. Make sure you have some extra washers on hand if you purchase this.
I bought a few of these and have never felt compelled to write a review before, in the hopes that others will not have to go through what I went through. On my 1/2" drip line, I installed a total of 5 fittings, all of which were labeled "universal. " "No, they aren't!" Although it was extremely difficult to slip the fitting onto the drip line, I persevered and completed the installation with all of my might. When I turned on the valve, all of the fittings started to leak! I've always admired Rain Bird's craftsmanship, but this time I was completely disappointed. My 1/2" drip was from the Dig brand (Home Depot), and that was the only difference. However, I double-checked that the OD size was. It was supposed to work at 70! Taking out the fittings was a nightmare, and by the time I was finished, it felt like an hour in the gym. I returned to the HD and purchased all of the DIG brand fittings for a lower price, and they slip on easily with no leaks. To save time and effort, you might want to stick with the same brand. I'm hesitant to purchase any more Rainbird 1/2" fittings at this point.
I didn't use any Teflon tape in the installation. As a result, it began to fall after installation. It's been a month since I installed it, and it's been really, really leaking, so I uninstalled it and added Teflon tape, and as I'm putting it back together, gently so as not to ruin the setup that I already have, it completely breaks apart. No, I wasn't putting too much pressure on it. No, it couldn't have been because the sun was hot at any point. It's early morning, and the area is shaded and sun-protected. Simply put, this is shoddy work! Money well spent. I'm extremely dissatisfied with this outcome. The pressure regulator is shown in the photo, but the whole thing is a waste of time. I tried using the rest of the pieces with new ones, but they still leak like crazy, even with Teflon.
I bought the rainbird drip irrigation kit that came with it and installed it in my backyard; it worked great and I had no problems, so I bought another faucet connector kit to install a drip system in my front yard; I only bought the faucet pieces because I had a lot of leftover tubing from the original kit. When I connected it and turned it on, I noticed that the water pressure was too low, and I discovered that the backflow preventer was broken. Only a trickle of water was allowed to escape. I then went to Home Depot and bought a generic (non-rainbird) backflow preventer, which fixed the issue. Unfortunately, once that was resolved, the pressure regulator began to leak, and I don't mean from the point where it connects to the backflow preventer. I could have fixed it with pipe thread tape if that had been the case. From the center of the piece, tiny streams of water were shooting out. I experimented with the system for a while to see what would happen, and the tubing eventually popped off the end of the pressure regulator due to excessive pressure. I'm not sure if I just got a kit with bad parts or if they were damaged in the shipping process, but I'm going to have to spend more money on new parts.
I've been installing drip irrigation around our property and bought this because we have three large hedge beds along three sides of the property line. I connected 1/2 inch rainbird mainline drip tubing to one end and the Hose Thread Pressure Regulator to the other, and it works great. I simply made sure to secure the mainline tubing as much as possible, and no leaks have occurred. This adapter is currently being used in four zones, and I need to purchase four more for additional areas. I'm not an irrigation expert; I'm simply a backyard gardener who is learning as she goes. This adapter is far superior to the one that comes with the Rainbirds faucet connection kit; it is much more functional!.
The top will not fit on a Hunter body, but it will screw right on the header for it. I saved one zone just for two small annual boxes that will be watered by this device. Each connection was taped with plumber's tape. After both sides of the tubing have been installed, One of the connections did leak slightly when the ends were capped to test for leaks. I tried everything I could to stop the leak by pushing the tubing in as far as I could. No go! br>br> After placing four nozzles on each side of the beds, It leaked at the tubing connections again when I tested it again. It's not a lot of water, but any water that doesn't make it to the beds is wasted water, which isn't good. However, I have no idea how to stop the leak.
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