How to add drippers to 13mm poly install?

[rees70]

Hi there, I’m hoping for some help /advice.. I’ve successfully installed my first garden irrigation system… pretty simple 13mm pipe in a three quarter square garden bed. I have 180 and 360 degree sprays that are all working well.

however, I have raised pot that I wanted to run a 4mm drip line to.. when I install it, it pops out… Is there a way to secure this in place to stop it popping out? 

[Jason]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @rees70. It's great to have you join us.

We had a very similar question last week so I reckon it will be that your water pressure is too high. With any irrigation system, it's suggested to include a pressure reducer such as the Pope 300kPa Pressure Reducer. There's also a 100kPa version to lower it further. Have you got one currently in your new setup?

Jason

[EricL]

Hello @rees70 

I totally agree with Jason's recommendation. There is probably too much pressure in your system that is causing the drip line to pop out. I suggest installing the pressure reducer to keep the drip line from popping out.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[rees70]

Great, thank you for the reply..,I’ll give that a try…

follow up question… I have installed a automated wireless system.. Holman’s wx1

should the pressure reducer go before or after this ?

[MitchellMc]

Hi @rees70,

I'd pop it on after the WX1, as having the timer hanging off the pressure reducer might not be the most solid solution.

Mitchell

[rees70]

Thanks Mitchell!

put the pressure reducers on and everything is working a treat, thanks!!!

[MitchellMc]

That's wonderful to hear @rees70!

Many thanks for the update.

Mitchell