Commercial-Grade Reliability for Every Garden
If you are looking for emitters that deliver unparalleled clog resistance and long-lasting durability, look no further than the Netafim Woodpecker Emitters. Widely considered the gold standard in agricultural irrigation, these heavy-duty, pressure-compensating (PC) drippers are heavily favored by professional grape growers navigating the rugged terrain of Northern California vineyards. Now, that same commercial reliability is available for your home garden, orchard, or greenhouse.
The secret to the Woodpecker’s success lies inside its housing. It features the industry’s widest flow path and the largest EPDM rubber diaphragm available. Combined with a continuous self-flushing system that clears debris during operation, these emitters practically eliminate plugging. Whether punched directly into 1/2″ mainline tubing or placed at the end of micro tubing, the patented pressure differential system ensures perfectly uniform watering from the first plant to the last.
- Continuous Self-Flushing: Automatically flushes out dirt and large particles during operation to prevent clogging, ensuring a highly reliable system.
- Massive Flow Path: Engineered with the industry’s widest cross-section and largest EPDM rubber diaphragm to handle poor water quality.
- Extreme Pressure Compensation: Maintains an exact, uniform flow rate across an incredibly wide pressure range of 7 to 58 PSI.
- Vineyard Proven: Trusted by commercial farmers worldwide to deliver precise water and nutrients in rugged, uneven environments.
- Versatile Placement: Features 1/4″ inlets and outlets, allowing for direct-to-mainline punching or precise placement at the end of 1/4″ tubing.
Detailed specifications for system planning.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Pressure Compensating (PC) Drip Emitter |
| Inlet Connection | 1/4″ Barb |
| Outlet Connection | 1/4″ Nipple/Barb |
| Operating Pressure Range | 7 to 58 PSI |
| Filtration Requirement | 120 Mesh Minimum Recommended |
| Internal Diaphragm | EPDM Rubber |
A quick guide to installing your Netafim emitters.
Step 1: Punch the Hole
Using a standard irrigation hole punch, create a clean hole directly into your 1/2″ or 3/4″ mainline tubing.
Step 2: Insert the Emitter
Push the barbed inlet (the slightly narrower, pointed end) of the Woodpecker emitter firmly into the punched hole until it snaps securely into place.
Step 3: Attach Micro Tubing (Optional)
If your plant is further away from the mainline, push a piece of 1/4″ micro tubing onto the top outlet barb to extend the water precisely to the base of the plant.
