PVC Drip Irrigation System | EASY DIY

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In this video, Robert explains his process for creating a PVC drip irrigation system for his raised square foot garden.
Robert also shows how he is using his rain barrel water system that can be controlled by his smart phone to turn the drip irrigation system on and off.
A comparison between class 200 and schedule 40 PVC is also performed, and Robert explains his thoughts between the two types.
Overall, Robert’s goal was to keep the overall cost low for creating a DIY PVC drip irrigation system but also making the system easy to disassemble, reassemble and flexible for different types of gardens.
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Below you can find the majority of the parts and cut dimensions Robert used in the video.
Parts / Items Used In Video:
► PVC Pipe - www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte...
► PVC Ball Valve - amzn.to/3f7igVO
► PVC Tee - amzn.to/3f5u2jF
►PVC 90 Degree Elbow - amzn.to/2QFDeC2
►PVC Male Adapter - www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte...
►PVC FNPT x FHT Swivel (Garden Hose Adapter) - www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-FN...
►PVC End Cap - amzn.to/3oBn899
►Oatey PVC Primer & Cement - amzn.to/3bGAU55
►Telfon Tape - amzn.to/3oBStYY
►1/16” Drill Bit - amzn.to/3f5sN47
►3” Exterior Screws - amzn.to/3f72NW8
►EXPO Black Marker - amzn.to/3oBRNCU
►Power Drill - amzn.to/2SaWYOn
Optional Items:
►Quick Grip Clamps (Kit): amzn.to/39Iripd​
PVC Cut Dimensions & Quantity
►5x - 68-3/4”
►5x - 2-3/4”
►4x - 10-1/2”
►2x - 2-1/2”

[@WildBillyGardening]

Man, this is all so diligent, clean and accurate for everything. My garden looks entirely like I just looked and went "eh, good enough" for everything built after this haha

[@jennhoff03]

Wow! I guess this is the difference between having a gardening youtuber explain a build and having a diy builder explain a build. This is by far the best video I've seen on how to do this. Thank you!

[@RJ-ht7lq]

Man, your videos are top notch. Informative, clear, clean and very thorough. Wish i would have found you before i started my solar water system!

[@ourbackyardlife9380]

By far the best instructional PVC irrigation video!! This fall my family will be installing a PVC irrigation to our newly acquired land. Thank you for making this video...I'd give it 10 stars our of 5 if I could!

[@krisgr5237]

Wow! Very clear instructions and supply listings and beautifully filmed and put together also . Thanks so much, love the straight line trick!

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Kris and glad it was helpful! :D

[@ComplacencyKills99]

I just want to say, you're awesome! I don't know how I have not stumbled on to your videos before now but I am glad that I did finally. The level of instructional detail that you provide is wonderful and missing in so many other's attempts to do the same. You've given me some great ideas to add to my garden. I hope you make more videos. Thanks!

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks for the feedback Militant!

[@bestill6635]

@@GreenTechTown 💯 What he said 👆🏼Great system; great job.

[@robbyers7614]

​@@bestill6635 it's still considered feedback. It's positive feedback.

[@patrickchandlier195]

Thank you so much for putting this video out ! I have tried everything to water my garden without me having to hand water each plant. This video is clear to follow and so instructive. I can't wait to start a garden this year with this irrigation technique. Thank you again for this easy to follow watering tips and supply list. 🙂

[@J3mdA]

I love the idea of the pvc pipe rather than tubing! Well done and thanks a lot for the video.

[@richardgoeltz3769]

You’ve done an amazing job with this. Your directions are explicit and clear. Thanks.

[@magniankh]

One of the better videos I've seen on the subject, thank you! Also extremely helpful that you listed the parts!

[@leootp22]

These are some of the coolest videos I have watched on KZbin ever. I will be trying this out for sure. What I really appreciate about your videos is that you explain what you are using and how. That makes it much less daunting attempting this myself. Props!

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks for the feedback leootp22!

[@charitysmith7486]

Wow! Your videos are so informative and your instruction is so clear. Thank you so much!

[@GreenTechTown]

Glad it was helpful!

[@moreinformationneeded1310]

I "hit that like button"...love the information and explanation you gave without wasting dear sweet time. Keep'em coming!

[@kjcayado]

You’re such a fantastic teacher! Fun to watch!!

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

Very good video. I love the tips on marking and cutting the pvc. I too have been experimenting with many different systems for raised beds and all have pros and cons. I have installed a new system this year that is cloned off of a commercial irrigation system for strawberry farming. The "drip" hose is entirely under the surface and waters the roots saving a lot of water vs above ground irrigation. Only in operation for 2 months but as dry as we have been in the mid Atlantic this spring its already paying dividends.

[@GreenTechTown]

Awesome to hear John! And thanks for sharing!

[@ibrstellar1080]

Brilliant video with excellent advice and knowledge with a step by step breakdown of each stage.

[@cbdbc]

I watched one and now I'm hooked. Good job. I love all of your videos.

[@pjnealon3476]

Dude, you make fantastic videos. They are informative, understandable and extremely detailed. Thanks so much. God bless.

[@seven8n235]

This is a good system, I made one for my hugelkultur raised bed. My tubes were 14 ft long with 1/16" holes every 3 inches. You can get away without valves. I put restrictor disc's that were home made from plastic rod, with about 3/8" opening into the two outer tubes to more or less equalize the flow. Saves the expense and space used with valves. I really didn't glue anything since all fit snug. Good job on the video!

[@whoofoto]

Seven8n2, Could you explain a bit more about your restrictor disc's and why they worked.

[@carls9681]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to do this for us!

[@idawilcox5275]

OOH you cut collard greens like my family do. It is rare that I find someone who cut up greens the same way. LOVE IT

[@paulk5311]

lots of work initially to set it up but each year after that there would be little cost or work involved. growing healthy food yourself is so satisfying and rewarding. i have been gardening for years and for me there is nothing like getting out in the garden and enjoying the quiet. i like to go barefooted in my garden as it connects me with the earth. even if you do raised beds you can take your shoes off and work your garden. try it if you have not in the past. you may find it will refresh you mind and body.

[@GreenTechTown]

Interesting and thanks for sharing Paul K! Maybe one day I will :D

[@jlynch877]

What an amazing video. Thank you so much for the description. This is such a smart system. I'll try it on one of my raised beds this season, not sure if I'll be able to do the others. I already have a tower system set-up that uses an overhead drip system.

[@carlosskelton9790]

Thank you.... excellent video and it’s good to hear safety codes for consideration. 👍 nice job and layout.

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Carlos!

[@Teatimealways]

Thank you for the detailed steps and materials used. Very helpful!!

[@lbarnes8207]

Awesome job on this video!👍 Very informative and well laid out. Definitely going to give this a try. Thanks!😊

[@GreenTechTown]

Awesome! Go for it.

[@jedd.5407]

Man, I wish I had seen this BEFORE I put my PVC drip system in. Thank you for the video!

[@GreenTechTown]

No problem!

[@stephenkirby1514]

Great tutorial!!!! Thanks for de-mystifying this project! Keep it up!

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Stephen!

[@SuchaCaligrrl]

Very very helpful and informative. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. I was looking to build something similar.

[@VardaMusic]

I live in central Texas, and now that it’s late June, getting out to hand water the garden in the morning...it’s already hot! I’ve been intimidated by how to put together a PVC pipe watering system and have put it off way too long. Thank you for this extremely detailed video, which has inspired me to finally tackle this. All the steps, like using teflon tape, and not permanently glueing the long pieces of pipe...it’s so smart and it’s the stuff I knew I wasn’t thinking about haha... Subscribed!

[@VardaMusic]

Also I just noticed all the LINKS in your video description...you rock!

[@everestenergy7260]

Very inspiring. Here in Kenya we have dry spells during the year. This has given me the solution to keeping Mama's kitchen garden green round the year

[@danaodefey4469]

You make the best videos that I have seen!! Should do it professionally for others, too. Keep up the GREAT work. Thank you.

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Dana for the feedback! :D

[@TrehanCreekOutdoors]

Excellent tutorial video. Was looking for a well planned PVC irrigation system tutorial as I want to create a set up like yours for my SF method raised beds. You video is perfect for what I need. Lot's of great tips for the construction methods too, which is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@GreenTechTown]

Awesome! Glad to hear it helped!

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

excellent video i love your style, ability to educate so well!. perfect mix of talk, music and humor. i appreciate all the how to and why’s you discuss. Just subscribed and hit bell for all new videos and can’t wait to watch all your videos!

[@yotatundra1526]

Nice, installing in my bed in 2 wks. Great job informative straight to the point. 👍🏽

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks for the feedback Yotatundra!

[@semsimama2191]

Your wife is a lucky woman to have a handyman as yourself. I have to do all my gardening so I guess it will be the water hose doing my job. Was fun watching though.

[@barbmcrae4023]

So clear and specific instructions, easy to follow. Thanks!

[@GreenTechTown]

Glad to hear Barb!

[@secondadventmessengerminis3594]

Great video. Thank you. I use drip tape irrigation for my garden. But this is great idea for my greenhouse raised beds.

[@bernardboudreau9534]

Very impressive Robert!! It's given me some ideas for my indoor garden system.

[@GreenTechTown]

Glad to hear!

[@WhatOfficalTM]

So simple, yet so freaking smart. Thank you for putting this in a way anybody could understand. Unless you don’t understand English.

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks for the feedback Cj YT!

[@imatugwaddle2291]

GENIUS !!!!! You are the man of my dreams !!!!!!!!

[@joetate8526]

Great info . Makes it simple and clean.

[@ImranKhan-gc1tl]

Really well done video. Great production.

[@ElementX32]

You sir, are one intelligent human being. My wife and I are looking to buy land in Texas, because we want to control what we're eating and your videos have given me a lot of ideas.

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks & awesome to hear Derrick!

[@mattisking40]

Excellent tutorial, thank you for the info.

[@atletaentregao]

Good video, thanks for sharing. Greentings from Puerto Rico.

[@giaginette1]

This is a phenomenal video. Thank you for the amazing information.

[@GreenTechTown]

You are welcome and thanks for the feedback!

[@therusticranchgarden]

Great info. I’m looking into doing an irrigation for my garden beds. Thanks

[@hilarygrebowicz4787]

I loved it. Very comprehensive and therow.

[@Reapererebos]

Thank you for another great video.

[@GreenTechTown]

Awesome to hear Ali and thanks for sharing!

[@fergferguson7370]

Good video jimmy…excellent camera work and editing👍

[@yardleykennedy9689]

Well done. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@taililly2483]

Great video & clear instructions that were easy to follow. Nice diagrams too. Will be checking out your other videos.

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Tai!

[@jarodmorris611]

I just subscribed. Hope you get back to posting videos. You have really good content and your explanations are way better than most people on YT.

[@rhodagreen4722]

Wonderful! Really enjoy you videos and slowly applying.

[@GreenTechTown]

Awesome to hear!

[@gluberfandenflaskersoff7964]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@liammcmillan7086]

As an irrigation contractor I gotta say this is a super weird way to do it lol. Like the creative aspect, but honestly using proper dripline is so much easier and better looking (not soaker hose, actual dripline - lookup rainbird dripline). All you need is some stakes and some barbed fittings to put it together. You can do a grid like in this video. The barbed fittings just need to be inserted into the dripline and that's it - no clamps or glueing. Each dripline hole (emitter) is pressure regulated and ensures that 0.9 gallons per hour comes out of each emitter so you have even watering.

[@ryandalion8379]

My first thoughts as well

[@mblandstar]

I'm going to do some research but I think the pvc would be cheaper

[@chukwuemerie]

You are correct. The cost per square metre is too much. It is just a creative exercise ,I guess.

[@warzshadow9701]

The dripline methods seems difficult is you do hard density garden. I have 3 raised 4 x 6. I plant lettuce, carrots, radishes, small plants between my taller . I was looking at soaker hoses, the drip lines..but putting all those individual holes for the sprayers seems a lot of work. I found on a different video, "The Garden Grid System ". I'm looking at that.

[@neckbone3943]

I'm also an Irrigation contractor and can't agree more. You can also use poly pipe and put emitters in with the gph range you need. There are so many better ways to do this...I have to smh.

[@iamdjsluggo]

Great video! Well executed, great production value, well laid out and presented… Subbed!!!

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks iamdjsluggo!

[@patc2515]

This was a result nice video. Good ideas too. Thanks!

[@odlahemma5137]

I love your videos! Thank you ☺️

[@johngagne33]

I like this way of doing it. I read the contractors comment and I have used similar stuff from crop king. I mix my water and fertilizer in a tank and pump it into the system. I have had emitters that clog and the punch hole and the barbs connection was not always the best. I use a pvc system similar to this now and for me it is better.

[@GreenTechTown]

Good info to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@keithrobinson7638]

Excellent work and demonstration!

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Keith!

[@PatriciaHegger-cr4lh]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@Mostruggles]

Great idea. Really good presentation of info. Thanks

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Mostruggles! :)

[@jeremywilkes7387]

very clean look, i am going to have to do this for my greenhouse

[@bolapromatoqueejogodecampe8718]

Excellent! Thank you very much.

[@travisgillespie2819]

Very cool, thanks for sharing 👍

[@KylersStudio]

Great video! Succinct editing and great detail. Hope to see more.

[@joelockhart6986]

Very well done! I learned a lot and you're a great content creator.

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Joe!

[@markcorson3815]

Awsome mate.. I'd like to experiment with bigger holes on top of the tubing with the tubing placed closer to lettuce both sides in order to quicken watering times to minimize the house pump working

[@joachimsmith]

Great project and explanation

[@paultremblay2343]

Very craftsman level work by Robert. This system seems a lot more durable than the drip systems that include 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch perforated tubing. The only thing missing is a fertilizer injector!

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Paul, and yes, I've stubbled upon those fertilizer injectors while watching other videos here on KZbin and considering seeing how I may add it to my system.

[@sharppeak6583]

use a water soluble fertilizer right in the IBC totes

[@lilbiscuitable]

This is my comment for the You Tube Algorithm. This is awesome.

[@maxmintz511]

Superb presentation!

[@rcytb]

very informative; thanks!

[@binoythomas2974]

Very clear. Thank you

[@TheWormeryLLC]

Love your channel !!!

[@juliahelland6488]

Great tutorial and thanks for sharing this!💯

[@GreenTechTown]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RickMarshallMaps]

Thanks for the great information

[@Big1John]

Really enjoy your videos Robert. Keep 'em coming.

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks, will do!

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

excellent videography! thank you too for the content.

[@GreenTechTown]

No problem Michael. Glad to hear it was helpful.

[@ezosoro]

This is a great idea! PVC is toxic so I would have to find a different material to do this with.

[@Thescidude1]

Well done! Nice presentation.

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks G Rubens!

[@MadamePele-dr6yh]

Phenomenal video! Thanks very much!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MarsHydro_official]

Informative! Thanks for sharing

[@GreenTechTown]

Glad to hear and no problem!

[@traviss589]

Great stuff. Thanks for putting annotations in there. I know that took a lot of editing.

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks for letting me know, as you are right, it does take time :D Glad someone understands!

[@bonghilario305]

I suggest installing a water filter from the supply line to avoid clogging but it's a great video overall.

[@proproject79]

Good idea and nice 🌱👍 thanks bro for sharing 😊

[@noirprncess]

Excellent video!

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks!

[@zpoedog]

WELL DONE!

[@Kelsdoggy]

Nice video thanks bud!

[@Braduckada]

Doing a similar thing at home, great video keep it up

[@GreenTechTown]

Awesome to hear Brad!

[@rudivonstaden]

This is a great series of videos - thank you for bringing us along on your learning journey! Having used both soaker hoses and the PVC piping, what advantages do you see in this approach over the soaker hoses? One that I picked up from your video was that you can set the spacing of the holes to provide more or less water based on what’s planted underneath. Are there other benefits? Is it worth the added complexity? I’m considering the alternatives for my garden, so I appreciate you sharing your experience.

[@GreenTechTown]

Hey Rudi von Staden, great question. You mentioned one of the great benefits regarding hole placement. I also like how easy it is to completely remove from the garden when the colder season approaches, or when I need full access to the garden/soil. I also like how I have a little more control over how much water a certain row may receive. I would definitely also recommend looking into some of the commercial options available. I plan to try a few others and compare the pros/cons. PVC is an easy material to work with for most, so I wanted to also give this a shot.

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

I like this idea.

[@dawnross644]

I just discovered you….I wish you was my son ! Brilliant!

[@kodzogbeasese5464]

It's amazing you are the best

[@MosaicHomestead]

I like your set up, im going to be using rain harvesting water, im also using a 12v pump, but I set up my 12v pump with a pressure accumulation tank, the pump will be running on solar....you sold me on the pvc, im having problems ordering a drip irrigation system, I live in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@GreenTechTown]

Awesome to hear. Good luck with your project!

[@jilz337]

Excellent!!!

[@marianbaldwin1832]

Great video. But I do wonder about the concept of breaking up the water schedule into two parts, allowing the first watering to soak in a little, then follow up with a second watering in x minutes. Have you experimented with this? Would love to get info on this method. Thanks.

[@carltwelve2170]

I can see using PVC in square foot garden working double duty, for the grid and watering. Well thought out!!! Being able to control the water flow to each zone is great. Do you rotate your crops? How does PVC hold up to UV over time? I’ve found they sag and break down over time.

[@bigfoottoo2841]

Thank you very much, now I know how I am going to water my shrubs

[@GreenTechTown]

Awesome!