Irrigation irritation !!!

imp · May 25, 2017

For those who run drip irrigation, I need some simple help. I've looked, read and for a bit, think I have it straight, but then my brain doesn't "get" it. Frustrating.

So, a few questions.

From the faucet I am wanting to run a timer with 2 or 4 outlets. What order does the filter, timer, pressure reducer and whatever else it is that I need, go?

And exactly what is each thing I'll need?

I am thinking about an EZ Go to add for fertilizing, where in the set up does it go?

I'm getting confused about constant pressure and what cannot take constant pressure?

Are the emitters that are compensating better, or is the compensating emitter hose with the emitters already in better? Better to run all 1/2 inch tubing or to use 1/2 inch with 1/4 tubing?

I'll be having about 32 tomato plants.

Dripworks helped, but.....my brain is fried.

Help!!!!!

May 25, 2017	#1
imp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 4,832	Irrigation irritation !!! For those who run drip irrigation, I need some simple help. I've looked, read and for a bit, think I have it straight, but then my brain doesn't "get" it. Frustrating. So, a few questions. From the faucet I am wanting to run a timer with 2 or 4 outlets. What order does the filter, timer, pressure reducer and whatever else it is that I need, go? And exactly what is each thing I'll need? I am thinking about an EZ Go to add for fertilizing, where in the set up does it go? I'm getting confused about constant pressure and what cannot take constant pressure? Are the emitters that are compensating better, or is the compensating emitter hose with the emitters already in better? Better to run all 1/2 inch tubing or to use 1/2 inch with 1/4 tubing? I'll be having about 32 tomato plants. Dripworks helped, but.....my brain is fried. Help!!!!! Last edited by imp; May 25, 2017 at 05:52 PM.