How to Set Up an Automatic Drip Irrigation System from Existing Sprinklers

Hello everyone, welcome to my blog! I'm going to cover how to set up an automatic drip irrigation system from existing sprinklers. This is a great way to save time and water while keeping your plants healthy and happy. Here are the steps to set up your own automatic drip irrigation system:

Step 1:

Gather Your Supplies You'll need a few supplies to set up your automatic drip irrigation system. This includes a quarter-inch drip line, some trowels, half-inch piping, a quarter-inch drip line adapter, a half-inch tubing adapter, a PVC pipe cutter, and stakes.

Step 2:

Replace the Sprinkler Riser First, dig out your existing sprinkler riser and replace it with a longer half-inch riser. Cut the riser to the desired height using a PVC pipe cutter. This will ensure that your drip line is at the level of your raised bed.

Step 3:

Install the Quarter-Inch Drip Line Adapter Next, wrap the threads of the riser with Teflon plumbers tape to stop any leakage. Install the quarter-inch drip line adapter on top of the sprinkler riser. The outlet of the drip line adapter has a filter to filter out any dirt and debris, and it has two outlets to hook up the quarter-inch drip line.

Step 4:

Install the Quarter-Inch Drip Line Insert the quarter-inch drip line into the adapter, stake it into the ground, and install the drip line all around the plants in your entire raised bed. Cut the end off and insert it back into the second outlet on the adapter to maintain pressure. You can run a line up to 38 feet and maintain the pressure from both ends.

Step 5:

Use Half-Inch Tubing for In-Ground Sprinklers You can also use half-inch tubing to connect to in-ground sprinklers or to hook up the quarter-inch drip line with the half-inch tubing. Punch holes in the half-inch tubing to install custom emitters at desired intervals or use a bubbler that output a little sprinkler to cover a larger area around the tubing.

Step 6:

Use Half-Inch Drip Line with Built-in Emitters Alternatively, you can use a half-inch drip line with built-in emitters as well. Half-inch tubing allows a hundred to a few hundred feet of run depending on the spacing of the emitters.

Setting up an automatic drip irrigation system is a great way to save time and water while keeping your plants healthy and happy. By following these steps, you'll have your own automatic drip irrigation system set up in no time.

Happy gardening!