Drip Irrigation Repair - Poly Tubing Leak

It's not uncommon to experience a leak in drip irrigation poly pipe. Fortunately, these leaks are fairly simple to repair. Hunter Williams of Ewing Irrigation shows you how in this video.
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[@boberonicus]

I love videos that: A) Get to the point with clear instructions. B) Don't have irritating background music. C) Don't introduce the person, ask you to subscribe, etc.

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Thanks for watching!

[@losmazeman]

I agree with Robert. Good video.

[@JohnandGayeCollins]

AMEN!!!

[@a311ondashboard]

Perfect directions. I went into the hardware store, grabbed the replacement hose and compression couplings, took them to an associate and told him what I was doing to just confirm I had the right parts. He just said "yup" and I went home and made the repair. Felt like a handyman when I most definitely am not.

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Glad we could help! Thanks for the feedback!

[@Portalspill]

Fixed my system for 2 dollars because of this video! Thank you!

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Fantastic! Thanks for the comment!

[@thelala19811]

Thank You for this video. We accidently cut our irrigation tube when digging out out a plant in our yard. Our house was built only a year ago so I was so upset with myself for the bonehead move. Now I feel better knowing it can be an easy fix.

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

You are welcome! Thanks for Watching!

[@kstewskis]

Just checked out your website. Wow GREAT selection, you definitely blow away any "chain store" competitors!

[@alive-awake]

Very good video. Exactly what I needed to see to fix my leak!

[@Namyarg]

My method uses one coupler and no extra pipe: 1. Cut about .5” from pipe - .25” on both sides of leak. 2. Install coupler. Given that the pipe is flexible, you can easily lift it from the ground just enough to attach a coupler without kinking the pipe.

[@LitteQuest]

Really needed these instructions today. Thank you for being so helpful!

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped!

[@OsPortillo]

I just saved who knows how much $$$ following this video, thanks! 🙌🏻

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@Whocares282]

Probably $20,000 🤔

[@lunatik0311]

Great video, Straight and to the point!

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Thanks!

[@DitchCCDC23]

Wow thanks for such a quick response to my question, very impressed. Just subscribed to your channel. I think I need to do almost exactly what you just showed. I need to remove about 8 in so hopefully it will work. Thanks again

[@joejohnston3]

Many thanks!

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@cob705]

You can use a pex-expansion tool to expand the tubing/with a short piece of upinor pex, or a pex ring, or pex expansion ring, then connect expanded ends to a coupler 👍

[@j.j.hunsecker3009]

Thank you!

[@lj6852]

Thank you my friend. Professional and too the point. Would definitely have his company info if you decide in his area.

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Thanks for the comment!

[@vladtepes7013]

Thank you. Great video.

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@gothamknight2700]

Thanks!

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

You bet!

[@shanew7361]

I have drip line around my plant. I poked a hole in it and need to repalce or repair it. I have tne water running to it in a solid same size pipe connected with a T fitting. How do i remove tne T fitting so i can install a new drip line and reattach it to the existing T fitting? I'm using RainBird products. The T fitting is barbed also.

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Sorry for the late response. You can repair small holes in drip tubing using a goof plug like this: www.ewingoutdoorsupply.com/drip-emitter-plug-for-1-8-1-4-inch-tubing?categoryId=111 The other option would be to cut the tubing off near the tee leaving enough length to install a compression coupling that can be used to add on a new length of tubing to replace the old. This video might help explain. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYTHl4uOp7plbrs Thanks for watching!

[@rosemariekudo2566]

Great pointer on how to repair tubing easy but I have MS can't do it.. Who can I call that won't overcharged me

[@michaelbaucum6787]

Short and sweet, just like I like it! (The video, not the dude lol)

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Glad you liked it!

[@vivekdesai8500]

Good info!

[@jdimas77]

Easy explanation

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@nancyapostolas7599]

thank you you make it look so easy.

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Thanks for the comment Nancy!

[@ayuhmainer781]

I appreciate the effort, but this ONLY works on hoses that are either on the ground or dug out for feet on both sides (very difficult if 6 inches deep and under the weed fabric. The first side goes on easy, the second is almost impossible. Heating the end only causes it to flatten, deform, and thus get larger than the connection holes. Save yourself a couple hours and use the clamp interior fittings. You'll be done in 10 minutes.

[@andrewfleming2340]

Awesome thanks for the tips!

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@AddyAdderson]

Why would you cut out a foot of the old pipe to replace the section using two couplers? One cut and one coupling would fix the leak with half the expense and half the likelihood of a subsequent leak. Right?

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Thanks for the question Addy. It's possible to use just one coupling but In many cases the tubing will split along the length of the pipe (longer than the coupling). Adding in the length of tubing will give you more flexibility to ensure that the entire split section is removed. It also gives you enough slack to seat the tubing all the way into the couplings on either side. The parts are inexpensive and if done properly leaking shouldn't be an issue.

[@AddyAdderson]

@@ewingoutdoorsupply Good answer. Thank you for teaching me something. I've watched some of your other videos since I'm doing some home drip system repair, and now know you guys are experts to be relied upon. Have a great weekend.

[@tdacosta]

Good stuff

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Appreciate it!

[@FernandoMoreno-by7ub]

Ty bro really helped me out

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the comment!

[@DitchCCDC23]

So for this fix you'll need 2 compression couplings?

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Correct, if the damage is small enough or you have enough slack in the line you may be able to fix it with one coupling. Thanks for watching!

[@XindiS]

Do you have 3/8“ compression coupler to fix the small hole

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

That's not a size that we carry but you may find it at a plumbing supply house. Thanks for watching!

[@azgolfer08]

What about leaks that occur close (1" or less) to a Tee fitting? How do you go about removing the old tubing from the fitting, and insert a new tube. Or do I have to cut the entire Tee fitting out and replace it with a new one + 3 couplers?

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

You may be able to reuse the Tee using a pair of needle nose pliers to pull out the tubing. See this tip from another KZbinr here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmKnf5KQas-rbqM Just be careful not to damage the inside of the fitting where it seals to the tubing. If you have to replace the tee hopefully there's enough slack in the line to not have to use couplings as well. Good luck with your repair!

[@Jtw24T]

Is there a stronger tubing I can use? Mine was installed in 2009 and I have a leak what seems like every month.

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

That was the case as well for the system in this video; It was just time to replace it all. It can be a labor intensive digging the trenches but the product itself is fairly inexpensive and easy to install. Unfortunately, poly tubing can be susceptible to leaks over time for a variety of reasons. It could be a result of weather (freeze/thaw), burrowing animals digging or chewing through the tubing, or just age. If you don't mind the extra expense you could use PVC or HDPE for the majority of your runs then transition to poly as needed. Thanks for watching and for the question!

[@Jtw24T]

@@ewingoutdoorsupply That is what I'm doing when the weather cools and Thank you for the video.

[@aligreen62]

Sick of fixing my drip there has got to be a better way. Full irrigation, soaker hose and hand watering is all out, I did a low maintenance front and backyard for a reason including synthetic grass.

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

We hear ya Ali. The system in this video was 20 years old and leaks were popping up regularly. New tubing was installed 2 years ago and no leaks since then! If you have an aged system you might consider installing new tubing (and valves/y-filters). Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@pcdmint]

No PVC glue or clamps needed???

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

That's correct. Once you push the tubing into the fitting it's very hard to get it out. Thanks for watching!

[@punjabi1854]

It’s not that easy as it looks in Video. One side coupling is easy push in but other side impossible to push on a line.

[@Raysgarage90]

On my CRAP TO DO AROUND THE HOUSE LIST: tomorrow :(.

[@disneydad2514]

I had a garden mishap

[@jonrowe3779]

Product link in description no longer works

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

Thanks for letting us know Jon. The link has been updated!

[@terithurbush982]

@@ewingoutdoorsupply is there a easier trick to installing sleeve besides water? Vaseline? I have weak hands and I have the correct size.

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

@@terithurbush982 Hello Teri, you can try to heat up some water and dip the end of the tubing in the water for a bit to make it more pliable. Rock the tubing back and forth as you push until it seats.

[@terithurbush982]

@@ewingoutdoorsupply thank you so very much for such a quick reply!!!

[@mbabyfishyo7627]

Thanks!

[@ewingoutdoorsupply]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!