Great video!! I was going bonkers thinking my regulators weren't working, I didn't understand the flow requirement! Very well demonstrated and explained!👍
You bet Robert! Pressure regulator function and testing definitely isn't very intuitive with the instinct to put the gauge on the regulator. That whole static vs dynamic pressure thing took me a bit to fully grasp when I started out :)
This video explains why my partially built drip system was spraying water at every 1/4 inch connector (barbed couplers, tees, and even plugs). I had make up the connections and used plugs as placeholders for later runs. I wanted to find out if there were leaks. And there were! With no flow, I had the house static pressure ( 60 PSI) pushing against every connection. My initial assumption was that parting seams (where the molding press's two sides come together) were forming a channel that allowed the water bypass the barbs. (There are some really poorly molded fittings out there!). Big test tomorrow with a few emitters open. Hoping for success.
@@dripdepot After I got enough drippers flowing to make my regulator's 6 GPH, problem solved. No more leaks. 6 GPH may sound like a whole lot of water for 10 or so pots, but that is a rate, not a volume. 6 GPH is 0.1 GPM, or 12.8 oz per minute. I'm finding that, with the right-sized emitters, 8 minutes deliver just what my Chief Gardening Officer requires. And by doubling up on higher volume emitters, the shrubs will be able to get theirs in that short time, too ...unless ruins the plan. BTW, I'm running a single-station hose bib controller for this, my inauguration to drippage. News next season. Thanks again for the revelation!
@@daviddstubbs David, that's awesome! And 6 GPH doesn't sound too bad for 10 pots or so, I think you're definitely in the right area there. Nice short watering cycle too :) Thank you sincerely for the update!
I just had the valve replaced by my landscaper recently and noticed the drip system isn't flowing at all. Looking at the valve, I realized that my regulator has been installed backward (flow arrow pointing toward the valve). Will is still function correctly in this orientation?
It unfortunately will not work installed backwards due to the spring, valve and diaphragm assembly inside :( If it's a threaded regulator, it may not be too horrible to remove and re-orient though!
Hello! You bet, we do post here when we have the opportunity. Unfortunately we cannot ship internationally, however if you have a US based freight forwarder or cargo agent, we could absolutely ship it to them so they can get it to your location in Malaysia. If you have any questions about this or anything irrigation related, reach out to us directly at support@dripdepot.com or through our Contact Us page here: help.dripdepot.com/support/tickets/new
Pressure is generally determined by the emitters on the system -- emitters will have their operating pressure range under the specifications. Most common drip components operate optimally at 25 PSI, but there are some exceptions (such as drip tape at 15 PSI or below, depending on the wall thickness, etc). You've also got it right on the GPH requirements, as pressure regulators do have a minimum and maximum flow rate required to operate as they should. Common hose threaded regulators require 0.5 GPM (30 GPH) to 7 GPM (420 GPH). Here is a link to a common hose threaded 25 PSI pressure regulator as an example: www.dripdepot.com/search?q=3523 I hope this helps! :)
Nope! Usually you'll know beforehand based on the emitters you'll be using -- for example, if you're using every day standard button drippers, you'll know in advance that those tend to operate best at 25 PSI. If you're using Drip Tape, you'll know in advance drip tape typically operates at 10-15 PSI depending on its wall thickness. Check the item pages of the emitters you're considering and you'll see operating pressure -- in this way you can know which PSI to regulate to before you order anything :) And if you're unsure, you're more than welcome to ask us, we'd be happy to check as well!
@@balkogirl91 If you're using drip line (the type with holes in it at evenly spaced intervals) those will be considered emitters -- beneath those holes there are actual emitters that work much the same as standard button drippers. Most drip lines, like button drippers, work great at 25 PSI :)
Great video!! I was going bonkers thinking my regulators weren't working, I didn't understand the flow requirement! Very well demonstrated and explained!👍
You bet Robert! Pressure regulator function and testing definitely isn't very intuitive with the instinct to put the gauge on the regulator. That whole static vs dynamic pressure thing took me a bit to fully grasp when I started out :)
This video explains why my partially built drip system was spraying water at every 1/4 inch connector (barbed couplers, tees, and even plugs). I had make up the connections and used plugs as placeholders for later runs. I wanted to find out if there were leaks. And there were! With no flow, I had the house static pressure ( 60 PSI) pushing against every connection.
My initial assumption was that parting seams (where the molding press's two sides come together) were forming a channel that allowed the water bypass the barbs. (There are some really poorly molded fittings out there!). Big test tomorrow with a few emitters open. Hoping for success.
Fingers crossed! If any questions come up during or after, don't hesitate to send them our way :)
@@dripdepot After I got enough drippers flowing to make my regulator's 6 GPH, problem solved. No more leaks.
6 GPH may sound like a whole lot of water for 10 or so pots, but that is a rate, not a volume. 6 GPH is 0.1 GPM, or 12.8 oz per minute. I'm finding that, with the right-sized emitters, 8 minutes deliver just what my Chief Gardening Officer requires. And by doubling up on higher volume emitters, the shrubs will be able to get theirs in that short time, too ...unless ruins the plan. BTW, I'm running a single-station hose bib controller for this, my inauguration to drippage.
News next season.
Thanks again for the revelation!
@@daviddstubbs David, that's awesome! And 6 GPH doesn't sound too bad for 10 pots or so, I think you're definitely in the right area there. Nice short watering cycle too :)
Thank you sincerely for the update!
I just had the valve replaced by my landscaper recently and noticed the drip system isn't flowing at all. Looking at the valve, I realized that my regulator has been installed backward (flow arrow pointing toward the valve). Will is still function correctly in this orientation?
It unfortunately will not work installed backwards due to the spring, valve and diaphragm assembly inside :(
If it's a threaded regulator, it may not be too horrible to remove and re-orient though!
Hi, I'm from Malaysia. Do you post here? I really like some of the items that you sell & I cant find similar here. Tqvm
Hello! You bet, we do post here when we have the opportunity. Unfortunately we cannot ship internationally, however if you have a US based freight forwarder or cargo agent, we could absolutely ship it to them so they can get it to your location in Malaysia. If you have any questions about this or anything irrigation related, reach out to us directly at support@dripdepot.com or through our Contact Us page here: help.dripdepot.com/support/tickets/new
How do you select pressure size? Gph requirements table?
Pressure is generally determined by the emitters on the system -- emitters will have their operating pressure range under the specifications. Most common drip components operate optimally at 25 PSI, but there are some exceptions (such as drip tape at 15 PSI or below, depending on the wall thickness, etc).
You've also got it right on the GPH requirements, as pressure regulators do have a minimum and maximum flow rate required to operate as they should. Common hose threaded regulators require 0.5 GPM (30 GPH) to 7 GPM (420 GPH). Here is a link to a common hose threaded 25 PSI pressure regulator as an example: www.dripdepot.com/search?q=3523
I hope this helps! :)
So Ineed to set up my irrigation system first to know what kind of pressure regulator I need??????
Nope! Usually you'll know beforehand based on the emitters you'll be using -- for example, if you're using every day standard button drippers, you'll know in advance that those tend to operate best at 25 PSI. If you're using Drip Tape, you'll know in advance drip tape typically operates at 10-15 PSI depending on its wall thickness.
Check the item pages of the emitters you're considering and you'll see operating pressure -- in this way you can know which PSI to regulate to before you order anything :)
And if you're unsure, you're more than welcome to ask us, we'd be happy to check as well!
Another question of I use drip hose with holes in it, is that also considered emitters or do I have to purchase the button emitters also?
@@balkogirl91 If you're using drip line (the type with holes in it at evenly spaced intervals) those will be considered emitters -- beneath those holes there are actual emitters that work much the same as standard button drippers. Most drip lines, like button drippers, work great at 25 PSI :)
I can't brag enough on Drip Depot's customer service. Whether email or You tube, you guys ROCK!
@@balkogirl91 Hey, thank you so much, you rock too! =D