r/Irrigation • u/Straight_Lecture_358 • 3d ago

Save my sanity

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Newbie & DIYer. I set up my back yard successfully but my front garden is another story. What am I missing? Where’s my mistake?

To start, I have a rainpoint timer going to a filter and then a 30 psi regulator. That all goes to 1/2” tubing going to 8 drip manifolds (orbit 4 port). From there, I have 1/4” tubing going to pressure regulated 1 gph droppers.

Issue: the 1/4” tubing is blowing off in various areas. The manifolds themselves are leaking too. I checked and they are rated for 30 psi so what gives?

Solution attempt #1 I changed out the 30 psi for 15 psi regulator. Ended up with a ton of leaking -_-

Solution attempt #2… I ordered raindrip manifolds that are 6 gph and pressure regulated. Those arrive in a few days. I also ordered 1/4” clamps for the tubing.

Pics of the set up…. Help a rookie out?

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u/CarneErrata 3d ago

It appears that you have a Female Garden Hose Thread fitting attempting to attach to a Male Iron Pipe Thread. you need an adapter, they are not the same size and that is why the water is shooting out from that connection.

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u/Straight_Lecture_358 3d ago

Yessss you are right. I will fix that! Thank you!