4 Main Drip Irrigation Emitters and When to Use Them

[@JubilantGardener]

Great overview! Thanks for providing a clear and succinct guide to emitter types- this has always confused me and now i have a great reference to return to when I update my systems.

[@dripdepot]

You're very welcome, and thank you for the great feedback, fantastic way to start Monday morning!

[@suesurrency1309]

Thank you.This was great information.

[@dripdepot]

You're very welcome, thank you for the comment and for watching! :)

[@markfujimoto3530]

A recommendation I've seen is to not mix sprinklers and drippers in a single zone. Does this apply to the spray jet and adjustable drippers shown in this video, or is it feasible to run all of the various types referenced in the video in a single zone? Would using larger diameter main tubing change the calculus on this?

[@dripdepot]

You do have the right of it in regards to mixing sprinklers and drippers -- it is generally advised against since drippers tend to put out significantly less water than a sprinkler, so either the drippers end up under watering (running the cycle for the sprinklers) or the sprinklers end up over-watering (running the cycle for the drippers). It can be planned around, but usually it's easier to just run them on separate zones. The adjustable spray jet and adjustable dripper would be much easier to have on the same zone since both can flow at similar rates, or at a difference that's small enough that it's easy to plan around (but you wouldn't want to run one at its minimum setting and the other at its maximum). Using a larger mainline tubing wouldn't necessarily change the calculus here, as you'd want a diameter large enough to handle the flow without incurring too much friction loss either way. Drippers drip at such a low flow (0.5 GPH is very common) that you can run quite a few on even 1/2" tubing before there is any significant friction loss. The flow can add up quick with microsprinklers, adjustable drippers and spray jets, however. We made a reasonably short video that goes over how to size your mainline in case you're interested in learning more -- from some general guidelines you can use for a quick version, to using online calculators: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGmUc3uHo72cZrs