The Simplest Way to Build a Portable, In-Line Sprinkler Array
The Metal Tee Stake Assembly (POMELT) is a heavy-duty zinc stake designed to mount a mini-sprinkler or rotary nozzle directly in-line with your 1/2″ poly tubing or garden hose. It solves a common problem in garden and agricultural irrigation: how do you get a sprinkler head precisely where you need it, without burying pipe or running a permanent system? This assembly lets you do exactly that — stake it into the ground, hook up your hose or mainline tubing, and you’re watering.
The stake’s 1/2″ male pipe thread (MPT) outlet on top accepts any sprinkler with a 1/2″ female pipe thread (FPT) inlet, including the Adjustable Gear Drive Sprinkler (MGDR) and Mini-Wobbler Sprinklers (which thread directly on without an adapter). To use K-Rain or MP Rotator nozzles — which have fine threads — simply add the 1/2″ FPT Sprinkler Adapter (POPNA). For sprinklers with a 1/2″ MPT inlet (like the Adjustable Gear Drive), use a 1/2″ FPT Coupler (P12TC) between the stake and the sprinkler head.
What makes this assembly especially versatile is its in-line design. The included 1/2″ Easy Loc male and female hose fittings (ELMH & ELFH) let you daisy-chain multiple stakes together using lengths of 1/2″ poly mainline tubing, creating a simple, movable sprinkler array for orchards, vegetable rows, nurseries, or anywhere you need targeted overhead coverage. Remove the Easy Loc ends and connect directly via garden hose for even more flexibility. The included hose cap seals off the outlet of the last stake in a series. Always wrap the 1/2″ nipple threads with thread sealant tape (PCTEF) to ensure a watertight seal.
If you need a non-staked base option for use on hard surfaces or in containers, consider the Weighted Sled Base, which offers the same in-line compatibility with the Gear Drive and Mini-Wobbler sprinklers.
Each Metal Tee Stake Assembly includes all parts needed to stake, connect, and begin watering in-line right out of the box:
| Part | SKU | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8″ Metal Zinc Support Stake with End Cap | MGDSM | Heavy-duty zinc stake body with 1/2″ MPT outlet on top |
| 1/2″ x 2″ MPT Nipple | P122N | Connects the sprinkler head to the top of the stake; size can be varied as needed |
| 1/2″ Easy Loc Male Hose End | ELMH | Male hose thread outlet — connects to next stake or caps off with included hose cap |
| 1/2″ Easy Loc Female Hose Beginning | ELFH | Female hose thread inlet — connects from garden hose or previous stake in series |
| Hose End Cap | (included) | Seals off the outlet of the last stake in line; remove if continuing the series |
Note: Sprinkler heads, the POPNA adapter, P12TC coupler, and thread sealant tape are sold separately.
