Essential Distribution. Reliable Performance.
The 1/4″ Polyethylene Micro Tubing is a necessity for almost every drip system, serving as the standard distribution tubing to connect 1/4″ micro fittings, drip emitters, and mini-sprinklers directly to your mainline. Durable, economical, and highly reliable, this poly tubing is the perfect choice for everything from delicate flower beds and raised backyard vegetable gardens to expansive vineyards and commercial farms. Remember to install this tubing downstream from an automated timer and pressure regulator, as it is not rated for constant pressure.
Commonly referred to in the industry as spaghetti tubing, branch line, or feeder line, this product is designed with a 0.170″ inside diameter and 0.250″ outside diameter. This precise sizing ensures a tight, leak-free friction fit when pressing your irrigation fittings into the ends. Available in convenient lengths ranging from 50 feet up to 1,000 feet, you can purchase the exact amount needed to perfectly customize your garden’s water distribution.
- Universal Compatibility: Nominally sized to perfectly fit standard 1/4″ barbed micro fittings, ensuring your connections stay secure without clamps.
- Highly Versatile: Its flexibility allows it to be snaked around plants, run into individual pots, or laid out in straight rows across garden beds.
- Rugged Construction: Made from high-quality, UV-resistant polyethylene resin built to withstand direct sun exposure and agricultural environments.
- Cost-Effective: An incredibly economical way to branch water off your mainline directly to the root zones of your plants, conserving both water and money.
Review these dimensions carefully, as poly tubing is nominally sized.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Polyethylene Micro Tubing (Spaghetti Tubing) |
| Inside Diameter (ID) | 0.170″ |
| Outside Diameter (OD) | 0.250″ |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 30 Gallons Per Hour (GPH) |
| Maximum Run Length | 15 Feet (per individual feeder line) |
| Maximum Pressure | 30 PSI |
| Compatible Fittings | 1/4″ Barbed Micro Fittings |
| MPN | N/A |
Follow these steps to ensure optimal performance from your micro lines.
Step 1: Punch the Mainline
Using a tubing punch tool, create a clean hole in your 1/2″ or 3/4″ mainline poly tubing near the plant you intend to water.
Step 2: Install the Transfer Barb
Insert one end of a 1/4″ transfer barb into the newly punched hole until it snaps securely into place.
Step 3: Connect and Route the Tubing
Push the 1/4″ micro tubing onto the exposed end of the transfer barb. Route the tubing to your plant. Pro Tip: To maximize flow, keep this tubing run under 15 feet in length.
Step 4: Attach the Emitter
Cut the tubing to the desired length and push your chosen emitter, sprayer, or bug plug onto the open end, then stake it into the soil.
