Raindrip installation guide

Each dripper has a flow rate of 2 GPH. Yes, and it is very easy to do so. Simply purchase the additional tubing needed. Please note that the supply tubing has an outside diameter of 0. Yes, the supply tubing and feeder lines can be buried. You may also cover the tubing with mulch. To help alleviate or minimize this problem Raindrip suggests you fill small containers with water and scatter them around your area.

Squirrels and other rodents chew on Raindrip product due to the ease of accessing water. Providing them with other sources of water can deter them from chewing up your product. If this solution does not help with your problem, you can use wire screen mesh to protect the product from ease of access by these rodents.

Note: the mesh may interfere with the spray radius of the sprinkler heads. Make sure timer is operating correctly refer to timer instructions. Flush the supply line. Each sprayer will put out a water flow of GPH. The spray radius and flow can be controlled with the adjustable valve. Where can I buy Raindrip product?

You can buy Raindrip product by visiting our Where to Buy tab on the website to find a retail store in your area. Raindrip supply tubing and feeder lines can be buried. However, drip tubing should not be buried. If buried, you risk clogging the emitters. If you do not want your drip tubing exposed, you can cover it with mulch. The flow capacity is 1 GPH gallons per hour per foot if your run is kept under 15 feet.

Runs longer than 15 feet will result in inconsistent and uneven watering. What are the different types of drippers? Pressure Compensating drippers are used in landscapes and container planters and will maintain a constant flow rate even on hillsides or long circuits.

Button drippers are appropriate for most drip watering applications on a flat terrain. Mini In-Line drippers are best for irregularly spaced plants and short rows. Flag drippers can be used for potted plants or in other flat terrain plantings, and are the only the drippers designed to be taken apart for easy cleaning. Drippers are color coded to differentiate the different flow rates outputs:.

You should never mix drippers with sprinklers, because of their varying flow rates. The flow rate of a sprinkler may vary from 0 to 20 GPH gallons per hour. A PC Dripper is a terminating dripper that has only one arrow head barbed connector.

An In-Line Dripper works very well with plants that have been spaced out. It has two arrow head barbed connectors, one on each side. The length of the tubing between In-Line Drippers should match the distance between plants. No, drippers should never be used with an adjustable water manifold. Water flow is regulated by adjusting the screws on the manifold itself.

Mismatching threads or cross-threaded connections are the main cause of leaks. The flow control goes inside the swivel adapter with the black rubber washer facing up.

The filter washer goes inside the faucet connection. If you try to set both the flow control and filter washer inside the swivel adapter, there will not be enough thread on the adapter to make a connection.

Yes, a preset Pressure Regulator is necessary when installing a drip system. A drip system is designed to work with a pressure of 25 to 35psi. Any pressure over 35psi will damage the system over time. R RCT. How do I program the timer? Set Frequency hours in-between watering. Set Run Time length of watering in minutes. Make program dial setting at the hour of the day 5am, 6am, 7am, etc.

Watering will begin X hours later; where X is the Frequency hours. Watering will begin in X hours after making program dial settings; where X is the Frequency hours. If Frequency is 24, then watering will start 24 hours later 5am the following day.

A date and time setting is not needed for this timer. See item 1 above — How do I program the timer? Watering frequency will affect battery life. Battery replacement is recommended once every season approximately months or promptly when the low battery indicator is on.

The severity of the environment will affect the life of the timer. Proper maintenance and storage will prolong the life of the timer. Prior to cold weather and freezing conditions, remove timer from the faucet, drain out any remaining water, and store the timer indoors. Remove batteries from the timer during storage to avoid battery acid leaks and corrosion damage.

Set the Run Time dial to the desired setting after manual watering is complete. The timer has hose thread for both the inlet and outlet connection.

The batteries should be replaced promptly when the low battery indicator is on. This will avoid a timer malfunction due to weak or dead batteries. The recommended installation is to attach the timer directly to an outdoor faucet.

How do I put batteries into the timer? Locate the battery compartment on the back of the timer. Pull up on the battery tray tabs. After placing 2 AA batteries in the battery tray, slide the tray into the timer. The tray will only fit into the timer one way. Firmly push down on the battery tray to ensure it is fully inserted into the timer.

It is recommended that 2 new alkaline or lithium ion AA batteries 1. Do not use rechargeable batteries because they do not meet the voltage requirements. However, we recommend that new batteries be installed at the beginning of each watering season. The day and time are not set on this timer.

The timer must be set at the time of day that the watering is to begin. If you want the watering to begin at am, then the timer must be programmed at am. The frequency is how often you want the water to come on. Run time is how long the water will run for, in minutes. It simply screws onto the threads of the faucet or hydrant. Connect a pressure regulator onto the threads of the antisiphon valve.

This keeps the water pressure from blowing out the irrigation tips and damaging them. You now have three or four devices connected to each other from the opening on the water faucet. Measure the area where you plan to install the Raindrip system. Create a scale drawing of the area on a piece of graph paper.

Indicate where flowerbeds, trees, shrubs and garden plants are to help you plan the most efficient placement of the irrigation lines. Mark where you want the main lines for the irrigation system to run. The maximum length for any line should be feet. Keep in mind, you want the irrigation lines to run downhill as much as possible for the most efficient use of the system.

Indicate where you plan to set the watering devices along the irrigation system. This includes sprinkler heads, drippers and bubblers. The type of watering device depends on what you are watering and whether your soil is compact or loose. Typically, each of the ends runs from a branch line, although it is possible to put multiple, similar heads along the same branch line.

The end of the line should be the farthest point away from the water faucet. Push an end cap onto the tubing. Connectors may provide one outlet, or they may be T- or Y-shaped to provide multiple outlets to the main line. Push the appropriate emitter into the open end of the feeder line. Use Raindrip stakes to hold the irrigation system in place. Install batteries in the timer.