Flexible, Economical Drip Watering for Medium Spacing
The 1/4″ Soaker Dripline with 9″ Spacing from DripWorks is the ultimate flexible watering solution for flower beds, borders, and vegetable rows. Made from durable yet highly pliable polyethylene, this 1/4-inch micro-tubing features highly efficient inline emitters factory-installed precisely every 9 inches. This slightly wider emitter spacing allows for an extended maximum run length of 25 feet per line, making it an exceptional choice for wrapping around the root zones of trees and shrubs or weaving through sprawling container gardens. It is an inexpensive, highly effective method for watering a vast variety of plants.
One of the greatest advantages of our Soaker Dripline is its incredible versatility across different water sources. It performs beautifully on standard municipal systems equipped with a pressure regulator, but it is also engineered to work exceptionally well with gravity-fed and low-pressure systems like rain barrels. Simply punch a hole in your 1/2″ mainline tubing, insert a transfer barb, and run the 1/4″ dripline directly to the base of your plants.
- Extended Run Lengths: The 9-inch spacing reduces friction loss, allowing you to run single lines up to 25 feet long.
- Highly Flexible: The soft polyethylene construction easily navigates sharp corners, weaves through dense foliage, and loops perfectly into tree rings.
- Low-Pressure Friendly: Exceptionally versatile design allows it to function beautifully on gravity-fed water tanks and rain catchment systems.
- Easy to Install: Connects effortlessly to 1/2″ or 3/4″ mainline tubing using standard 1/4″ transfer barbs or micro-flow valves.
- Economical: An incredibly cost-effective way to blanket a garden bed with water compared to installing dozens of individual punch-in emitters.
Detailed specifications for system planning. Note: Flow rate is measured in gallons per hour (GPH) and varies based on your system’s operating pressure.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Tubing Size | 1/4″ Micro-Tubing |
| Emitter Spacing | Every 9 Inches |
| Material | Flexible Polyethylene |
| Maximum Run Length | 25 Feet (per individual line) |
| Flow Rate @ 15 PSI | 0.45 GPH per emitter (approx. 60 GPH per 100′) |
| Flow Rate @ 20 PSI | 0.50 GPH per emitter (approx. 67 GPH per 100′) |
| Flow Rate @ 30 PSI | 0.60 GPH per emitter (approx. 80 GPH per 100′) |
Install your 1/4″ Soaker Dripline quickly and correctly.
Step 1: Punch the Mainline
Use a standard irrigation punch tool to make a clean 1/4″ hole in your 1/2″ or 3/4″ solid mainline tubing exactly where you want the soaker line to begin.
Step 2: Insert the Transfer Fitting
Press a 1/4″ transfer barb (or a 1/4″ micro-flow valve if you want individual line shut-off) into the punched hole on the mainline, then push the beginning of your Soaker Dripline onto the other side of the barb.
Step 3: Route and Pin the Tubing
Weave the 1/4″ Soaker Dripline around the base of your plants or through your vegetable rows. Use U-shaped or J-shaped wire hold downs every few feet to firmly secure the tubing to the soil. Crucial: Do not exceed the maximum run length of 25 feet for a single line!
Step 4: Cap the End
Cut the tubing at your desired length (under 25 feet) and push a 1/4″ goof plug into the open end to seal the line and force water out through the inline emitters.
