Rain Bird DRIPKITBAG Drip Irrigation Repair and Expansion Kit

For my first foray into drip irrigation for my annuals, this kit was perfect. I also ordered two timers and additional emitters.I first set up drip irrigation for two large pots each with a mix of annuals with a hot sunny western exposure. I recommend more than one emitter at lower flow rates. I ended up with 3 emitters on each of these pots. This assured even distribution of water. Using lower flow rates also helps with even distribution.Next I set up for the patio, 4 hanging ferns, 6 large pots in planter boxes, two even larger pots on paver bases, a bushel basket sized planter of hosta, two small pots of annuals on stands. And finally a large pot with passion flower cuttings.After installing it took a few days of adjusting emitters of different flow rates so that this big variety of watering needs was balanced. These are all on one timer with two 1/4 inch lines. A week after setup, while we were away, there was a very hot dry spell. Everything did well!The kit was not quite adequate for me. But, keep in mind that there were so many pots over a 25 foot length, 15 feet to the nearest planter box from the water faucet, and 20 feet from the water faucet to the first hanging fern.An additional 50 ft of 1/4“ tubing and additional emitters did the job. On a simpler setup the kit would be adequate.

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I installed this in less than an hour. It adds a flower bed to our drip, eliminating additional daily watering and neighbors help when we go on vacation. A landscaper would charge $500 to install.

This is my first drip irrigation system. There were alot of parts that I used and alot of extra parts. One small part that should have been included was a Rainbird puncture tool , with the brass regulator I think those parts helped the most.

This is a great kit to get you started on irrigating a garden or landscaping. Only thing missing is a garden hose to 1/4" tubing adapter. Unsure why one was not included but they are inexpensive and available on Amazon so be sure to order one of those too. Plenty of hose lengthy for small to medium sized project. 1/2 ga/hr, 1 gal/hr and 2 gal/hr drippers provided. Not so sure the 2 gal/hr are of much value as they drip too fast in my opinion but hey, don't use those.

I used to wake up and water for an hour using my hose, and that got old. Once I figured this listing out, it worked perfectly. It’s hard to tell which product to order if you’re unfamiliar, but that’s not a product flaw. That’s a listing flaw.

Just what I needed to work on my irrigation system

I thought changing the watering line would be a hassle, it is quite fun with this kit, easy, easy, easy, I can easily change my plants line up every year!!