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ing (.7" O.D.)Compression Coupling accepts1/2" drip tubing (.7" O.D.)3200-mesh replacement filter31/4" In-line 30 psi pressure regulator16/4" Barb Elbow for 1/4" tubing1/4" Barb Tee for 1/4" tubingConverts garden hose threads to/2" MPT threads1/4" In-line "Y" filter with200-mesh screen

Fittings and Other Useful Drip ProductsFittings and Helpful HintsTo ensure optimum performance and installation ease, we recommend the following guidelines:Water Supply Connections Use an appropriate backflow prevention deviceapproved by localplumbing codes. Use a 200-mesh filter,even with city water. If pressure exceeds50 psi, use a 30 psipressure regulator.Design Considerations Don’t exceed 240 GPH(gallons per hour) or 4GPM (gallons per minute)through 1/2" drip tubing. Don’t run 1/2" drip tubingmore than 250 feet in anyone direction. Use two or more emitterswhen watering largeplants, shrubs and trees.Space equally from oneanother in a circle threefourths of the waybetween the trunk of theplant and the outermostcanopy of the plant. Don’t run more than fivefeet of 1/4" tubing fromthe end of any pressurecompensating Xeri-Bug emitter. When your 1/4"distribution tubing runis more than five feet,but less than 15 feet,insert the SPB-025 intothe 1/2" drip tubing andinstall Xeri-Bug emitters,Xeri-Sprays and XeriBubblers at the end ofthe 1/4" tubing. Verify flow from allemission devices beforeyou mulch over theplanting area with barknuggets. Mulch conserveswater, insulates soil andhides tubing. Alwaysinstall Diffuser Caps(DBC-025) when usingshredded mulch.Installation Tips Don’t mismatchcompression fittingswith the outer diameterof the drip tubing. Usethe table below to ensureleak-free connections. Use metal or plastictubing stakes to anchordrip tubing in the ground. Use compression tees,elbows and couplings forleak-free connections onyour 1/2" drip tubing. Flush drip linethoroughly beforeinstalling any emissiondevices, then install aFigure-8 end closureat the end of the drip line. Use pressurecompensating emittersfor convenient, evenwatering throughout theentire length of tubing. Don’t forget to use stakes(TS-025) and DiffuserCaps (DBC-025) at theend of 1/4" tubingwhenever you use apressure-compensatingXeri-Bug emitter.Maintenance Tips When using city water,annual filter inspectionis typically sufficientprovided you haveflushed your drip lineduring installation. When using non-citywater, check your filterafter the first month ofoperation. How dirtythe filter is after onemonth will help youdetermine how oftenyou should clean yourfilter in the future.O.D. InchColor Code of Compression EndsTubing.620 - .630GreenLandscape Dripline.680/.700BlackDrip TubingQuestions? 1-800-724-624717

Design Process OverviewDrip design is basically about estimating the daily water requirements of your plants and thenchoosing the best drip devices to deliver the required water efficiently. You can use the table onpage 19 to estimate your plant water requirements or, when possible, ask your local nursery orcall the Ag Extension Department at your state University or College. Your Rain Bird drip systemis easy to modify, so proceed with confidence.Step 1: Creating Your Plant ListOn page 20, group your plant material by approximate water usage. Most professionals groupplants into one of three categories: High Water Use, Medium Water Use and Low Water Use. Forexample, most trees, palms, annuals and color would fall into the “high” group. Roses, shrubsand individual plants would fall into the “medium” group. Plants that are native to your areaand do well without much supplemental watering once they are established would fall into the“low” group category. Whenever possible, use a separate drip line to water your trees.Step 2: Selecting Your Drip DevicesReview pages 8 to 15 and use that information to select the drip device beTT24.5 GPH (95 l/h)x GPH (l/h)XS-360TS24.5 GPH (95 l/h)x GPH (l/h)Total Xeri-Bubbler Flow GPH (l/h)Xeri-Sprays # of Xeri-SpraysFlowx GPH (l/h)31 GPH (120 l/h)x GPH (l/h)XS-360TT24.5 GPH (95 l/h)x GPH (l/h)XS-360TS24.5 GPH (95 l/h)x GPH (l/h)Total Xeri-Spray Flow GPH (l/h)Xeri-SprayFlow @ 30 psi (2 Bars)XS-09031 GPH (120 l/h)XS-180Landscape DriplineFt. of Landscape Dripline # of Inline Emitters Flow per Inline Emitterx0.9 GPH (3,5 l/h)Flow GPH (l/h)Total System Flow GPH (l/h)Questions? 1-800-724-624721

Graph ChartDrip EmittersXB-05.5 GPHXBXB-101.0 GPHXB10XB-202.0 GPHXXeri-BubblersSXB-18013 GPHSXB-36013 GPHXS-360TS24.5 GPHXeri-SpraysXS-09031 GPHXS-18031 GPHXS-360TS24.5 GPHLandscape Dripline0.6 GPH or0.9 GPH flow12", 18" or 24"spacing22

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ce Selection(G)Total FlowPer Plant(E) x (F)(H)# of DevicesFor Plant Type(C) x (F)* To determine run time for Xeri-Sprays or Landscape Dripline, divide calculated inches perhour by inches per day from plant water requirements on page 19.* Start with low water usage plants first, then medium, then high. Determine your DailyWatering Time in Hours as follows. From the list above, select the plant type that uses theleast amount of water on a daily basis. Divide its Daily Water Requirement (B) by the TotalFlow (G) being delivered to the plant by the selected drip devices. The result is the number ofhours or fraction of an hour to water daily.(C)Qty of ThisPlant TypeDrip Design WorksheetDrip Design Worksheet

Drip Design WorksheetsCalculating Your Total System FlowIn order to have a reliable drip system, it's important that your Total System Flow not exceed240 GPH. Use the information in columns “D” and “H” from your Drip Design Worksheet (p. 20)and complete this page to determine your Total System Flow.Xeri-Bug Drip EmittersXeri-Bug Drip EmitterFlow @ 15-50 psi (1-3 Bars)# of EmittersXB-050.5 GPH (2 l/h)x GPH (l/h)XB-101 GPH (4 l/h)x GPH (l/h)XB-202 GPH (8 l/h)x GPH (l/h)Total Emitter Flow GPH (l/h)FlowXeri-Bubblers Xeri-BubblerFlow @ 30 psi (2 Bars)# of Xeri-BubblersFlowSXB-18013 GPH (49 l/h)x GPH (l/h)SXB-36013 GPH (49 l/h)x GPH (l/h

75-ASVF irrigation valve with flow control and atmosphericbackflow preventer, PSI-L30X pressure regulator and two 3/ 4" x 1 1/ 2" schedule 80 nipples. Automate Your Drip Irrigation! The Easy Rain controller automatically turns your drip irrigation system on and off for