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A Drip-Irrigation system is a watering system designed to
apply water to designated areas, such as gardens, flower
beds, container plants, trees, and ground cover.
Why Install A
Drip-Irrigation System?
nSaves Water—Water is delivered directly to the roots
nSaves Money—Up to a 70% reduction in water waste,
resulting in lower water bills
nSaves Time—Replaces hand watering
nHealthier Plants—Plants flourish when receiving the precise
amount of water
nLess Yard Maintenance—Delivers water to the plants,
not to weeds
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is Drip-Irrigation?
Section 1
Before You Begin ......................................................Page 4
Section 2
Water Sources ................................................................Page 5
Section 3
Connecting to a Hose Faucet ..................................Page 6
Section 4
Common Hose Faucet Projects
Potted/Hanging Plants.............................................Page 8
Ground Cover & Flower Beds.................................Page 10
Small Trees & Shrubs ...............................................Page 12
Section 5
Retrofit—Converting a Shrub Head
to Drip Irrigation......................................................Page 14
Section 6
Common Retrofit Projects
Container Plants and Shrubs...................................Page 16
Flower Beds, Ground Cover, Shrubs,
and Large Plants........................................................Page 19
Section 7
Direct Connection to an
automatic sprinkler system.......................................Page 22
Section 8
Common Projects
Gardens ......................................................................Page 23
Desert Landscaping...................................................Page 25
Section 9
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WATER SOURCE AND PRESSURE
Water Source—Drip-Irrigation Systems can be connected to any of the
following water sources. Select the best option for you.
1Outside Hose Faucet
2Converting a Shrub Head to Drip (Retrofit)
3 Automatic Irrigation System
Water Pressure—Obtain a
water pressure gauge (available at
most home improvement stores)
and attach it to your source of
water. Drip-Irrigation systems are
designed to operate between 15– 35
PSI (high water pressure may cause
system failure).
PROCEED TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION
1. For Hose Faucet Connection—proceed to the next page.
2. Convert a Shrub Head to Drip—proceed to page 14.
3. Automatic Irrigation System—proceed to page 22.
IDENTIFY PLANTS WITH SIMILAR
WATERING REQUIREMENTS
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SECTION 2
Water Sources
SECTION 1
Before You Begin
1–TREES & SHRUBS 2–GARDEN
3–GROUND COVER 4–POTTED PLANTS
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3 Distribution/Supply Tube
The main supply line that feeds
water to the Drip-Irrigation system.
Distribution Tube may be installed
either above or below ground.
(part # 67345 or 67346)
TIP— To make installation easier,
allow the 1/2" Distribution/Supply
Tube to sit in the sun and soften prior
to installation.
4Tube End Cap
Plugs the end of the 1/2"
Distribution/Supply Tube and
serves as a drain for the Drip-
Watering system. (part # 67462 or
69462)
COMMON USES FOR DRIPIRRIGATION
1. Potted/Hanging plants—page 8
2. Ground Cover and Flower Beds—page 10
3. Large Plants, Small Trees & Shrubs—page 12
Select the application that best matches your needs.
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SECTION 3
Connecting To A Hose Faucet
CONNECTING TO AN OUTSIDE
HOSE FAUCET
An outside hose faucet is one of the simplest ways to
connect your Drip-Irrigation system.
TIP—For complete hands-free watering,
install an Orbit Electronic Hose Timer
to the hose faucet prior to connecting
your Drip-Irrigation system.
The following items are recommended for your hose
faucet Drip-Irrigation system:
1Anti-Siphon
Prevents contaminants from entering
your drinking water supply. (Required
in most areas).
(part # 67750 or 69750)
23-in-1 Drip Faucet Connection
A Pressure Regulator (20 PSI), Filter,
and 1/2" Drip Tubing Adapter in one.
(part # 67739 or 69739)
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Important: Check local code
requirements prior to installing any
watering system.
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FOR POTTED PLANTS
4 Attach Multi-Stream Drippers to
each 1/4" Distribution/Supply Line
and insert stake next to each plant.
5 Remove the 1/2" End Cap and
turn on water to flush system; replace
cap.
6 Adjust water flow by twisting the
top of the Multi-Stream Dripper.
FOR HANGING PLANTS
4 Attach Adjustable Flow Mist
Sprayers to each 1/4"
Distribution/Supply Line and aim
sprayer into the hanging basket.
5 Continue running lines to each
hanging basket until the system is
completed.
6 Remove the 1/2" End Cap and
turn on water to flush system; replace
cap.
7 Rotate the flow control knob on
the Mist Sprayer to adjust flow rate.
IMPORTANT: The maximum
recommended number of Multi-Stream
Drippers and Mist Sprayers per 1/2"
supply line is 15.
Supplies needed
- 1/2" Tube Straps (part # 65716 or 69716)
- 1/4" Tube Straps (part # 65715 or 69715)
- 1/4" Distribution/Supply Tube (part # 67300, 67301 or 67303)
- 1/4" Barbed Couplers (part # 67402 or 69402)
- Stake with Multi-Stream Dripper (part # 67105 or 69105)
- Adjustable Flow Mist Sprayer (part # 67190 or 69190)
- Punch Tool (part # 67756 or 69756)
SECTION 4
POTTED / HANGING PLANTS
Note: Steps 1–3 apply to both potted & hanging plants
1 Distribution/Supply Line—Place the 1/2" Distribution/Supply Line close
to your Potted or Hanging Plants. Use 1/2" Tube Straps to secure the Tube and
install a 1/2" End Cap.
2 Hole Punch—Punch holes in
the 1/2" Distribution/Supply Line
for each container or hanging basket.
Next, insert 1/4" Barbed Couplers
into each hole.
3 Connect 1/4" Distribution/Supply
Line to each exposed Barbed Coupler
and run the Distribution/Supply Line
to each container/basket. Use 1/4"
Tube Straps to hold in place.
IMPORTANT: A single 1/4"
Distribution/Supply Line should not
exceed 30'.
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To Hose Faucet
1/2" Tube Straps
To Hose Faucet
To Hose Faucet
Tube Straps 1/2"
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4Connect the 1/4" Distribution/
Supply Line to each of the exposed
Barbed Couplers and run the
Distribution/Supply Line to each
sprinkler location. Cut tubing to
desired length.
IMPORTANT: Keep Drip-Tubing
lengths to less than 30’.
5 Attach the On-Stake Low-
Volume Sprinkler to each 1/4"
Distribution/Supply Line.
6 Remove the 1/2" End Cap, turn
on water to flush system; replace cap.
7 Rotate the flow control knob to
adjust flow rate.
IMPORTANT: The maximum
recommended number of Low-Volume Sprinklers per 1/2" supply line is 16 at
medium flow setting (8 at the maximum setting)
Supplies needed
- 1/4" Distribution/Supply Tube (part # 67300, 67301 or 67303)
- 1/4" Barbed Couplers (part # 67402 or 69402)
- Low-Volume Sprinkler on Stake (part # 67135, 67136, 67137 or 67138)
- 1/2" Loop Stake (part # 65731 or 66731)
- Punch Tool (part # 67756 or 69756)
SECTION 4
GROUND COVER & FLOWER BEDS
1 Distribution/Supply Line—Lay the 1/2" Distribution/Supply Line
down the center of the Flower Bed or Ground Cover and install a 1/2" End
Cap. Use Loop Stakes to hold in place.
2 Low-Volume Sprinkler—
Following the illustrated example,
place Quarter-Spray-Pattern
Sprinkler Heads in the corners, Half-
Spray-Pattern Sprinkler Heads along
the sides, and Full-Spray-Pattern
Sprinkler Heads in the center of your
ground cover.
IMPORTANT: Spacing should
be no more than 10’ from one
sprinkler to the next.
3 Hole Punch—Punch a hole on
top of the 1/2" Distribution/Supply
line for each Low-Volume Sprinkler.
Next insert a 1/4" Barbed
Coupler into each hole.
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No more
than 10'
Loop Stake
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5 Remove the 1/2" End Cap, turn
on water to flush system; replace cap.
Note: If your Drip-irrigation
system is being installed on non-
level ground, replace all 4 GPH Flag
Drippers with 1 or 2 GPH Pressure
Compensating Drippers to ensure consis-
tent water flow across the entire system.
IMPORTANT: The total number of 4 GPH (Gallons per Hour) Flag
Drippers attached to a single 1/2" Supply Line should not exceed 45.
Supplies needed:
- Flag Drippers (part # 65201 or 66201)
- 1/2" Loop Stake (part # 65731 or 69731)
- 1/4" Insect Plug (part # 66405 or 67405)
- Punch Tool (part # 66756 or 69756)
SECTION 4
SMALL TREES & SHRUBS
1 Distribution/Supply Line—Lay the 1/2" Distribution/Supply Line
next to the base of your plants, shrubs, and trees. Install a 1/2" End Cap at
the end of the tubing. Use Loop Stakes to hold in place.
2 Hole Punch—Punch holes on
top of the 1/2" Distribution/Supply
Line next to the base of each plant,
shrub or tree. Insert the barbed end
of a 4 GPH Flag Dripper into the
hole.
3 If needed, attach 1/4"
Distribution/Supply Line to the end
of the Flag Dripper and run the 1/4"
Distribution/Supply Line to the
plant location.
4 Install an insect plug into the end
of the 1/4" Distribution/Supply Line.
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SECTION 5
CONVERTING A SHRUB
HEAD TO DRIP IRRIGATION
Converting a shrub head to drip, using a drip manifold, is a simple way to
supply water to your Drip-Irrigation system. Retrofits are commonly used to
conserve water by replacing inefficient shrub sprinklers and bubblers.
Retrofit Drip-Irrigation
systems consist mainly of
1Manifold—Attaches to a 1/2" riser
and consists of 1 to 8 outlets.
21/4" Distribution/Supply Line
3Low-Volume Sprinkler, Dripper,
or Soaker Tube
MANIFOLDS
The main function of a Manifold is to distribute water through 1/4" outlets.
There are 4 types of Manifolds
1Adjustable Flow Manifolds—Ideal when water system pressures
exceeds 40 PSI and where flow control is desired.
2Full Flow Manifolds—Ideal for replacing inefficient shrub heads and
bubblers.
3Shrub Adapter—Ideal for micro-sprinklers.
4Riser Adapter Manifolds—Permits Drip-Irrigation without
eliminating a sprinkler head.
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INSTALLATION FOR ADJUSTABLE
FLOW, FULLFLOW, AND RISER
ADAPTER MANIFOLDS
1Remove sprinkler head from a 1/2"
Riser and attach the manifold. (For
Riser Adapter Manifold, reattach
sprinkler head).
2Remove Cap(s) from the 1/4"
Barb(s) and insert 1/4" Distribution/
Supply Line.
3Attach a Low-Volume Sprinkler or
Drip-Irrigation Dripper to the end of
the Distribution/Supply Line.
4To avoid high water pressure
failure, install a 1/4" High Pressure
Clamp on all tube connections.
5Position Drip-Irrigation Dripper
next to plant.
6If applicable, adjust flow-control
knob for desired flow rate.
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COMMON RETROFIT PROJECTS
1. Container Plants and Shrubs—page 16
2. Shrubs and Large Plants—page 19
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CONTAINER PLANTS AND SHRUBS
Replacing hand watering with Drip-Irrigation
1Connect an 8-Port or a 4-Port Adjustable Manifold to an exposed shrub
riser. If a vacant riser is not available, use a Saddle Adapter to connect to the
sprinkler line.
2Remove Caps and attach 1/4" Distribution/Supply Line to each 1/4"
Barb.
3Run each 1/4" Distribution/
Supply Line to each container. Use
1/4" Tube Straps to hold tube in
place. (Window boxes and large
containers may require more than
one line.)
IMPORTANT: A single 1/4"
Distribution/Supply Line should
not exceed 30'.
4Flush lines to clear any debris.
5Select the appropriate Drip-
Irrigation Dripper for each container
and plant.
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SECTION 6
HANGING BASKETS AND WINDOW BOXES
Use Orbit’s®FlexMist™
(part # 66190 or 69190).
POTTED PLANTS
Use Orbit’s®Multi-Stream on a Stake
(part # 67105 or 69105) or a Micro-
Bubbler on a Stake (part # 67110).
SHRUBS
Use Orbit’s®Low-Volume Sprinkler
Head on 12" Stake. (See Parts List
at end of manual for spray pattern
options)
6Adjust the flow rate by
turning the flow control screw.
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Supplies Needed
- 8-Port Adjustable Manifold (part # 67000 or 69000)
Or
- 4-Port Adjustable Manifold (part # 67005 or 69005)
- The appropriate Drip-Irrigation Sprinkler listed above
- 1/4" Tube Straps (part # 65715 or 69715)
- 1/4" Distribution/Supply Tube (part # 67300, 67301 or 67303)
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FLOWER BEDS, GROUND COVER,
SHRUBS AND LARGE PLANTS
Replacing inefficient shrub heads with Drip-Irrigation
1Remove shrub heads from risers and replace with “Full-Flow 4-Port
Manifolds.”
2Remove Barb Caps from the manifolds and attach 1/4" Distribution/
Supply Lines to each exposed 1/4" Barb. Run individual 1/4" Distribution/
Supply Line to each Low-Volume Sprinkler Head. Flush lines to clear any
debris.
IMPORTANT: Full-Flow Manifolds
do not have an internal pressure
regulator. To avoid high pressure
failures install 1/4" High Pressure
Clamps on all 1/4" connections.
IMPORTANT: A single 1/4"
Distribution/Supply Line should not
exceed 30’.
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