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Raindrip is a leading manufacturer of drip and micro-irrigation solutions and the trusted brand of landscapers since 1972. Build, expand, or repair your system with our rigorously tested products designed to save you time and money.
Raindrip 1/4-Inch Porous Soaker Tubing
As part of a complete drip irrigation system, the soaker tubing seeps out water from the entire line, keeping soil moist. Flexible tubing can be cut to desired length and bends to accommodate curved irrigation areas as well as straight runs. Periodically check for leaks or damage.
- Ideal for short runs on flat surfaces, such as vegetable gardens, borders, and around small plants
- Slowly waters the soil around your plants for complete root zone hydration
- Porous non-pressure compensating material gently seeps water out of the entire line of tubing
- Tubing outside diameter (OD) is 0.250 in., internal diameter (ID) is 0.170 in.
- Connects to ½ in., 5/8 in., or 0.710 in. supply line with ¼ in. micro fitting such as a barbed connector or Clamp N Pierce Connector
- Comes with one 50 ft. coil of ¼ in. Soaker Tubing
- In cold climate areas, no need to winterize—the soaker tubing can be left in place or covered in soil or mulch, excess water will gradually seep out
Advantages & Benefits of Drip Irrigation
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Save WaterMicro watering reduces water usage and evaporation by up to 70% |
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Reduce Plant StressPlants will be healthier overall resulting in earlier production, up to 49% faster growth and up to 84% higher yields |
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Raindrip work very well out of the package. Connected easily with my 4mm ID fittings.
Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2022
Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2022
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Raindrip work very well out of the package. Connected easily with my 4mm ID fittings.
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Love that it doesn't waste water !
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FERNANDO
la manguera es porosa
Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on March 15, 2021Size
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Great when used properly
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 4, 2016Size
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 4, 2016
After reading some of the negative reviews, (too porous, irregular flow) I would like to point out few tips to my fellow users, with Do’s and Don’t.
In the defense of those negative reviews, I must say that the Amzn vendor could have left some instructions…
If you look at a 3/4 in. soaking hose, you’ll see that they are equipped with a flow reducer, this one is NOT because it is designed to be cut to size, hence you have to use your own(s). If you remove the flow reducer on a 3/4 garden soaker, you’ll end up with the same issues.
Let’s pretend that you have a 20 ft long PVC pipe, and you drill mini holes every inch. Now, open the water valve at full flow and full pressure. You’ll witness that the water shoots out of the first holes at full blast and that the pressure drops for every holes towards the end of the pipe: Each hole reduces the water pressure and volume available for the next one.
If your pipe is long enough, the last holes will have very little flow to almost no flow compared to the first ones.
Now repeat the experiment with reducing both pressure and volume, you’ll reach a point were you’ll find an equilibrium.
The same laws of physics apply here, hence:
- Use a pressure reducer: Drip irrigation systems are designed for 20 to 30 PSI, not 60 or 70 like your household plumbing.
- Use a pressure compensating drip emitter or a valve at the beginning of the soaking hose. Choose your volume based on the cut length and needs of your plant(s) i.e. 2 GPH for 3ft.
- If needed use 2 or more emitters based on the length (both ends)
For small plants, or tomatoes, I do not recommend using a “closed loop” but rather a straight line with a goof plug that you wrap around the base of the plant: it can be easily removed/moved/extended
If using on high slopes, gravity will kick in: Reduce the length of the cuts
Do NOT make sharp turn or bend too hard.
Do NOT let the water freeze inside
If using “dirty” water, use a very fine filter or you'll clog it
Don't burry the line: Plant roots will go through it. Leave the line on the soil and cover it with mulch.
Lay it as flat as you can, otherwise water will drip to the lower point.
As for the drip emitters, I recommend the Antelco CETA (with barbs). They are fully cleanable. The Rain Birds are not and I had a bunch of issues with Rain Bird emitters. I now stick with the best:
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