Build a simple yet effective pressure compensating irrigation system that eliminates the need to water manually and uses up to 50% less water. See Full Description
Contains all the essential components to allow easy installation whilst using up to 50% less water with 90% more efficiency than using a spray gun or sprinkler. Suitable for watering 50 small pots, 25 large pots, 40 hanging baskets, delicate plants, greenhouses, planters, beds and borders.
Modular in Design
For complete automation, combine with a Tap Timer or expand your irrigation system by adding more watering zones using a Water Distributor and additional Drippers and Pipe.
Components included:
40 x Hold Down Stakes
Install one stake every metre of 13mm LDPE pipe and at every outlet of a barbed connector to secure pipe in place and ensure water is delivered with accuracy and with minimal flow disruption.
25m x 4mm Black Micro Irrigation Supply Tubing
Use alongside 4mm barbed joiners and the hole punch to branch off from the main LDPE supply pipe to hard-to-reach areas, such as hanging baskets.
50 x 4mm Barbed Joiner
Insert directly into the wall of LDPE pipe to branch off micro-pipe. Connect the end of the micro-pipe to the barbed inlet of a dripper.
50 x Pressure Compensating Drip Spikes – 2 LPH
Custom place drippers to create a drip irrigation system tailored to your garden layout. Pressure compensating drippers are ideal for watering sloped areas or long run lengths as drippers emit exactly the same amount of water regardless of elevation or location within the system.
10 x Wall Clip and Nail – 4mm
Secure micro-irrigation supply tubing to a wall or fence to keep pipe tucked neatly out of the way or direct pipe up to a hanging basket.
1 x Barbed Tap Connector – ¾” x 14mm
Connect directly to the tap, the barbed outlet connects with LDPE pipe for a watertight connection to the water source.
50m x 14mm LDPE Pipe
Install directly to the barbed tap connector to take water to pots and planters that require watering.
1 x Irrigation Hole Punch
The sharp point allows you to create holes for insertion of 4mm joiners into LDPE pipe and the hexagonal indentation assists with installation.
Barbed Connectors
Divert LDPE pipe around corners or in different directions using the 12 x Barbed Elbows and 10 x Barbed Tees. Install one of the 6 x End Plugs at an open end of the pipe to maintain pressure within the system. Straight Joiners (x4) join lengths of LDPE pipe.
10 x Goof Plugs
Install into the wall of LDPE pipe when removing a dripper or if the pipe requires repair after digging in the garden. Goof plugs can also be used as an end cap for micro-pipe if required.
Micro Drippers Frequently Asked Questions
Some of my Micro Drippers are not working!
Common Problems
Drippers not emitting: Check the flow rate from the tap using our Water Pressure and Flow Rate Guide. A flow rate of 540 LPH and a Dripper output of 8 LPH means up to 67 emitters can be run in a single zone. (Flow Rate Divided by Emitter Output).
Dry spots: Emitters can become clogged with insects or dirt. Regularly flushing the pipe network, dismantling the drippers and cleaning them under running water prevents blockages.
Structural Damage: Digging in the garden can puncture the supply pipe affecting emitter performance. Locate leaks or water pooling and fix the pipe by cutting out the damaged section using Pipe Cutters and re-connect using a Joiner.
Pressure Loss: Make sure any open end of the pipe is plugged using an End Cap. This maintains water pressure at the correct level for emitters to function.
My Micro Drippers keep clogging and blocking!
Use an Irrigation filter at the start of your system to prevent naturally occurring sediment from clogging dripper outlets.
Drippers that Prevent Blockages
Drippers with a Check Valve prevent calcification of the internal pipe by keeping water in the system after it is switched off.
Self-Flushing Drippers have a turbulent flow patterned labyrinth preventing sediment from settling and flushing out unwanted debris.
How much does Micro Drip irrigation cost?
Components used to build a Micro Drip system are often inexpensive with a small system starting from around £24.
HydroSure Drippers, Pipe and Connectors are a built-to-last and cost-effective solution manufactured from durable UV-stabilised plastic offering resistance to deterioration from direct sunlight and harsh weather conditions.
Can I buy more Micro Drippers to extend my current system?
Yes, simply connect the additional pipe using a Barbed or Nut Lock Joiner. Alternatively, 4mm Joiners and Micro Pipe can be used to tap into the wall of the LDPE Pipeto take drippers up to 10 metres away from the main supply.
How do I hold Irrigation Pipe and Drippers in position?
Properly uncoiling the irrigation pipe helps with installation. Make pipe easier to work with by weighing it down on either end with a brick and allow any bends to settle. The pipe can then be secured into place every metre and at either side of where a dripper is positioned using Pipe Stakes.
Can a Dripper be inserted into garden hose pipe?
No, hose pipe is manufactured from flexible PVC that when punctured to insert a Micro Dripper frays the surface and does not create a watertight seal.
Instead, insert Micro Drippers into the wall of Irrigation Pipe. LDPE Pipe has a rigid wall that a Micro Dripper can lock into. Alternatively, use alongside Micro Pipefor installations up to 10 metres away from the main supply.
Will a Micro Drip System over winter or does it need to be
removed?
HydroSure Micro Drippers are manufactured from high-quality polypropylene and silicone to ensure longer-lasting durability. For this reason, Drippers can remain in position over the winter months.
Top Tip: Avoid the impact of thawing and freezing by removing the End Caps or using a Valve in place of an end piece. Run water through the system for around 2 minutes to flush out any debris.
Micro Irrigation Drippers vs Drip Line
Both Drippers and Drip Line regulate water flow based on the plant’s water consumption requirements. Whilst Drip Line is easier to set up, Micro Drippers enable flexible placement flower beds, planters, hanging baskets and pots rather than being confined to the pre-set spacings of Drip Line.
Drip Irrigation vs Micro Sprinklers and Spray
Sprinklers and sprays irrigate multiple plants from a single emitter whilst Micro Drippers use up to 80% less water and deliver it directly to the plant's roots where it is needed most.
