How to Install a Cheap Drip Irrigation System || Black Gumbo

[@narutofanz85]

Just wanted to thank you for the visual demonstration. Sometimes I need to see how something works before it clicks in my head like "ok, now I got this"

[@slhemp3556]

I appreciate the detailed demonstration. A lot of gardeners don’t go to this trouble, assuming that it’s so easy that it’s not necessary-not true for a lot of us.

[@vickimartin6083]

I agree with you

[@missfit3155]

As a person who is attempting my first garden i am beyond thankful for this

[@EChord1]

Drip systems are freaking awesome and you’re going to love it! :) Couple quick tips 1. Those included stakes are pretty useless ime. Get yourself some of the U shaped stakes. They will work waayyy better. 2. A bit of water on the end of the hose helps (a lot) to get those connectors in without using any kind of lubricant. Just bring a cup with you and dip in the cut end. Makes it way easier and won’t cause any probs. 3. Another option to consider over the individual heads is the emitter tubing. It’s tubing just like what you had in the video - only usually brown in color - that has a built in emitter spaced at a set distance through the line. You can usually get them in 6” (my preference), 12” and I think maybe an 18” or 24” spacing. Then you don’t have to splice in an emitter at every plant - it’s already done and will just drip at each hole in the line. All you have to do at that point is connect the beginning to your water source, and close the end of the line. Way less work. :) 4. You might want to consider a pressure regulator. They’re cheap and will prevent too much pressure flooding the line and blowing your connections. Great video and enjoy the drip system! 😁

[@ScottHead]

Superb advice. Thanks very much!

[@diannebartkus9893]

Thank you

[@ironbarklyn]

Great video - thank you. One way you can put the tubing over the ridge is to dip the end of the tubing in a cup of hot water, and wait for 30 seconds or so, and the resulting softened tubing will slide over ridge easy as anything. I usually have a small hot water flask in the garden when I'm doing hose laying - makes it nice and easy. Cheers from Australia .....

[@dandana4647]

i use à hair dryer 😊

[@PapasAnimals]

We have two large, black, hip-level hoppers that I use both as a way to quickly "relax" my tubing before I use it, I keep my fittings and drippers in a box out of the sun. This works GREAT!

[@ironbarklyn]

@@PapasAnimals Thanks for feedback. This system is virtually same as available in Australia (like Scott said mainly Made in China) . Our aussie sun is a real problem with UV once the tubing on the ground, so we mulch heavily over the top as much as possible. Cheers

[@lloydboone7185]

I like the flowers 🌸 in the brick holes 👍🏽

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

i started doing that years ago to attract pollinators and it works great

[@rayadcock2498]

A word of caution. When leaving your hose energized with water that’s not flowing and the temperature gets very hot your hose can burst leaving your water running when you are not home.

[@richardlecomte4874]

Put it underground

[@stevenquach5166]

Use a water timer

[@davidsouthworth7434]

If you water your plants at 4:30 am for the amount of time needed, you shouldn't have to worry about your hose bursting. J.Sing.

[@ProfitStampede]

I needed this

[@colinsmall6037]

at last someone talking common sense and good practical advice for the irrigation system!! Thanks

[@boomerjohnston494]

"stand out here like a chump and water in the heat" love it

[@vickimartin6083]

Thank you I just received my drip kit today and I watched about 3 other videos about how to assemble it in my garden and your video was the only one that actually showed close up how to do that. Thank you for your patience and explaining each step in detail. All the other videos did not do that. So thank you again.

[@nealsparks4187]

I’ve used a drip system for several years. Got most of mine at Lowe’s. This year I added a fertilizer injection system and was pleased with the results. These systems are not expensive nor complicated I’d recommend them to any gardener.

[@indecisivegardener]

We got ours from Home Depot. I had what they call "frozen shoulder" due to carrying gallon pitchers of water. This system was a life changer! The timer is a must too. My garden gets watered first thing in the morning before I even wake up.

[@annbrodzinski5707]

NW Suburban, Which one did you buy from Hone Depot??

[@indecisivegardener]

@@annbrodzinski5707 , the brand is called Dig. They are cheaper than Rainbird.

[@femineity]

Wow, NW Suburban Life! You got Frozen🥶shoulder from carrying gallon pitchers of water! I didn't know that could happen! I got Frozen shoulder after a shoulder repair (surgery for torn rotators cuff😭). I then had to have a closed shoulder procedure where my surgeon had to manually rip and release it! 😖

[@danarzechula3769]

​@@femineityooo..that does not sound pleasant...hope you're better now

[@hermanmason9635]

My dad bfore he passed just worked himself into the ground so l can understand where you're coming from amjust glad you don't have to carry them gallen of water.

[@tadsklallamn8v]

helpful video. thanks. folks aimlessly searching for an actually helpful video on youtube without seeing the dislikes, stop here, this is the one.

[@femineity]

This really helped me to understand that this drip irrigation thing isn't that difficult after all! Really helpful! Thank you for the video!

[@sharonharker3090]

Just bought 1 of these and I thought no problem i can do it I have been sat looking at it for over an hour now and I just couldn't figure out how it all went together lol Watched your video and it all made sense . Thank you so much 😊

[@simplifygardening]

Scott if you place the end of the tube into some hot water it softens it enough to slide over easily and as it cools it shrinks and seals tightly around the barb. Great video my friend

[@Jimbo5511]

Where people will want the pressure regulator is when they use specific emitters (rated for specific gallons per hour). The output rating is based on regulated pressure. I have mine set up for the hanging plants and window boxes on the front of my house. So, if my timer (like the one you showed in your video) turns on for 15min and it’s a “1 gallon” emitter, then I’ve applied a quart of water to the window box. ✌🏼

[@staci8222]

Very helpful information.

[@judyabernathy80]

Scott, I’ve been wanting a drip irrigation system, but thought it was too complicated. But, this looks relatively simple. I think I’ll try it. Thank you!

[@EChord1]

They’re super easy to do and you can customize them however you like. I was afraid of getting in over my head for years before I put this in, and my only regret is not doing it sooner. FYI - They also make a drip line tubing that has a dripper already built in at a set distance all through the line so you don’t have to put a head in yourself. I personally like the 6” spacing, but they also come in 12” and I think a 24 inch as well. The big box hardware stores all carry both the individual parts, and the kits, so it’s very easy to build anything you need.

[@judyabernathy80]

@@EChord1 Thank you so much!!

[@point177]

Will this work with a gravity fed system? Trying to do this with a rainwater tank

[@chubbygardener]

@@point177 good question

[@diannebartkus9893]

I garden in the desert....I Needed this information! Thank you

[@Kat-go9mt]

Scott, thank you for your knowledge. You explain every step so well, and help everyone including myself! 😊

[@pattyszymczak2792]

I haven't used drip irrigation yet . this video makes it seem so easy thank you

[@nancygould6789]

I bring a small pot of boiling water to make the hose more flexable for my tool .

[@terryp1946]

Wish I’d thought of this! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ve got more to do tomorrow. This will help. Thanks.

[@Mrbfgray]

I heat tubing also to stuff on fittings/emitters, they go together MUCH easier and faster that way.

[@slhemp3556]

Great tip👍🏾

[@juneramirez8580]

I use systems like yours and they hold up really well. It is best to water in the cooler times in high temperatures. That will prevent the tubing from getting soft and blowing. You really want to get the tubing as close to the emitters as possible. I live in Glendale AZ had have been watering this way for years. Our temperatures go above 117 at times.

[@joannamalsbury2299]

You did a really good job explaining this. This year is my first time trying to use an irrigation system, and I haven't a clue about how any of it works. So I started researching online, but most of what I found uses too much technical speak and I get lost within the first minute lol thank you for dumbing it down for me.

[@charleswilder2985]

I heat the cut ends a bit, to get them to slide on more easily. If the sun does not suffice, I take a thermos of hot water with me.

[@razlan5402]

I use heat gun when using 1/2 -3/4 pipe

[@annamuldoon6644]

Great system Scott! You can purchase a filter and pressure reducer that will hook up to your hose bib and then hook up to the hose going out to the garden. It will keep you from blowing your emitters out on end it will reduce the amount of water you use overall. Congratulations on 100 K!

[@barbaraperry2796]

Hi, what pressure should you set the reducer to?

[@southerngardening5264]

You can buy them in different sizes. Check the recommended PSI operating pressure of your drip system and then buy a regulator that matches that specification. I use mainly drip tape and my pressure reducer is 12 PSI. For sprinklers/misters you would need higher pressures. Check your packaging to find the recommended operating PSI and go from there.

[@45valk]

They sell them at Walmart in the RV section.

[@zakiya1635]

Thank you for this video. I love gardening (growing things) buts half the time or more I don't know what I'm doing and need help. I've just started watching your videos. They have been very helpful and answered so many questions. You've made things so much easier. Thanks.🙂

[@CierrasJourney]

Just purchased this exact kit and am very excited for the simplicity it will bring to myself as a full time working momma. Thank you for the video!

[@ScottHead]

If you have trouble getting the hose ends on the fittings, read the comment section of this video - lots of helpful advice.

[@CierrasJourney]

@@ScottHead I was coming back to ask about those, headed to look for the advice now!

[@hollerinwoman]

Hey Scott, thank you so much for this demonstration!! You mentioned that having to stand in the heat for hours and hand water drove you to this system. I hear ya!! I need to do something else too. I'm getting too old to stand in the Central Texas heat in July, but I still want fresh tomatoes!

[@chuckredd9131]

While standing there looking like a chump, you can have a cold beer in your hand and your neighbors will think you really enjoy gardening.

[@hermanmason9635]

Yeah for a first time gaurdner l would'nt have it no other way lets have some good gaurding.Herman Mason in Roanoke Va

[@debbiewilhelm3035]

Go one more step- bury the tubbing under your sod, so you don't trip over it and will be able to mow your lawn. Nice video. Best

[@lifeisthebestteacher]

Brilliantly simple but very informative video. Many thanks.

[@AlexKojfman]

this was perfect. Thank you for showing me exactly what I needed to do, especially a newbie like me.

[@stephenluna7932]

I'm excited to see how it turns out.

[@tomgolden9662]

Thank you for this video. Watched way before starting the project and then again day of project. It really helped and the detail as mentioned by someone else is very helpful. Keep it up.

[@MrJaxparadize]

For the tube going into the nipple part, you can use heat syncs as well. They melt around the tube and nipple to create a great seal. Let it harden before use.

[@peterhoppner5428]

what is a heat sync - can't find a definition?

[@dougsweetser5382]

Heat SHRINK tubing

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

I think about doing that from time to time, it will be interesting to see how your system holds up over the season. Sometimes watering is a chore but once I’m out there I enjoy the peaceful time out in the garden, my favourite place on Earth! Klaus

[@frankpolanco561]

Great video Scott, can you do a follow up video now that you've used it for one season? How did it hold up?

[@barrysullivan59]

Gr8 vlog. I’ve found if I pop the end of my hose into hot water it’ll soften the hose enough making it easier to attach the emitters. It’ll avoid damage leading to leaks.

[@diannejackson2400]

Nice job Scott ! For those of us on Wells, you may want to install a filter and pressure regulator after the timer.

[@louiseeyahpaise795]

My husband will have so much fun installing a drip system for me, when the ground melts!!!! Yes, it still cold here and we are expecting snow next week...again. Anyway, thanks for the tip, can't wait to get started.👩🏽‍🌾🌞

[@akersquarteracre8002]

Perfect.... timing. Thanks Scott! I'm a drip irrigation newbie. This is very good. I've made up my mind that this year is the year that a system goes in. I'm so looking forward to it after all the sheet mulching work is done.

[@DragonPrepper]

If you put half gallon milk jugs in your open topped blocks your plants reserve their moisture that the blocks leach away. I use Almond milk jugs and it works great. I like your irrigation system, too. Happy planting.

[@rayvarner7528]

I have used this for a couple years really does work well, heating the tubing with a lighter works. also if the tubing blows off push it on and use a small tie strap to keep it on. you can get all this at lowes cost a little more but no waiting on shipping.

[@desertgrowngarden]

Ooo I like that system. I may look into that in the future. I have used a small torch (like a kitchen one for creme brûlée) to quickly heat up the ends of those tubes...really helps, especially in the winter.

[@mrscaldwell3147]

thank you for your instructional video, very helpful Watching from Front Range of Colorado; God bless you and all your loved ones.

[@johnvance1679]

Thanks for the reply, Scott! Hi Scott,Selling drip systems in California should be a no-brainerstarting June 1st. That's when watering once a week goes into effect. AND, the foreseeable future does not look too wet. Maybe i need to get away from trying to be a wannabe onlinemarketer and start selling these drip systems. Hm? And, by the way, your demonstration and narration was A+. John Vance

[@lillieknight]

Well done. Thanks. I guess if I have rainwater I’ll just sprinkle or pour that manually until I’m out of rainwater or tired.

[@designsbyintegra]

I've been on the fence about setting something like this up. This 100% convinced me. Thanks!!

[@richrap84]

Informative, short, and to the point, just the way it should be. Thank you, I'm ordering my kit now!

[@bethanskitchengarden]

Thanks for the info, I have one like this that my parents bought me for Christmas and didn't realise it was meant to be cut so I was really confused, thank you very much for clarifying this 😊

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

I want a timer. My drip system is just going in. Great timing. 💕💕💕💕🍅🍅🍅

[@Sweettomatovine]

You made it look so easy. Thanks for this content

[@zsandmann]

I’ve got one of these coming from a company that contacted me. Glad to see how well it works.

[@debbie0greer164]

I placed my own irrigation without my husbands help last year. I used the omitters at the beginning of my watering tube that had a hole every six inches. It took forever to water and I couldn’t figure it out. I’m excited to do it correctly this spring because my fall winter garden was a failure 🙃

[@generationalstewardship]

you can carry a thermos of hot water with you to warm up the 1/4" tubing. It makes it much easier to slide onto the emitters.

[@bornfreeprepperthailand]

Nice I just installed a cheap drip and sprinkler system to water my crops and plant around my homestead. My one is more of a rolled up tape as I am watering nearly 2 acre of crop from my solar powered water well. This saves you so much time as it would be a big job to do it by hand if you have a large field.

[@ScottHead]

Yeah the system I have is completely impractical for anything other than a small garden like mine. For a large garden or farm, the large options like drip tape are ideal.

[@winniegundog]

Thanks 👍 you took the mystery right out of this system

[@stevevaughn2040]

Glad I found this. I saw the Y connector on your bed but wondered how you watered using it without the tube....now I know I was jumping ahead

[@ritalr15]

I added some straw around my tomatoes and it helped with the water.

[@brenda5031]

M too!

[@rachelhall4808]

That timer is awesome! Also, it’s best, in Texas, to water in the evening or morning before the sun heats the tubing which will make the water hot enough to scorch plant roots.

[@ScottHead]

That's the plan. :-)

[@rachelhall4808]

@@ScottHead I learned that the hard way😳😬

[@zachbuyshouses6478]

I installed one. The tubes were a pain but a little cheap heat gun worked great. Took a little longer but to much easier

[@jimbryson1795]

You might want to look into hose that has drip Built in also you can buy pressure regulators to keep from blowing stuff out

[@tinavillanueva6700]

Thank you for sharing . I have been a slave to the garden its hard to attend while on vacation

[@terrytrexler9340]

Great video. Informative and right to the point. Very nice!

[@morrisphillips6518]

Thank you, this was better than a history class. ❤

[@tiadrumgold4702]

Look forward to a drip system. Must get. Good stuff!

[@JonTanOsb]

Nice. But that black hose sitting out in the sun is going to heat any water sitting in it. You might want to aim the water more into the ground that the stem of the plant so you don't scald them with that first bit of water. Won't mulch clog the nozzles? Something to check on. Thanks for the tip to open the nozzles before turning on the water. :) I hope the hoses, being pre-stretched, were easier to get back on. Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@ccccclark2605]

Dee's Garden: soak end of hose in hot/warm water. The hose will slide on to nozzle. ❤️ Ya Scott!

[@tomm5228]

Thanks great video, just brought one off Amazon, go on a lot of holidays, so timer needed

[@j.b.6855]

I have thought about drip irrigation. I usually use my rain barrels for watering plants, but thats gravity fed and I cant even put a nozzle on the hose so I couldnt use it for a drip system. The other source of water is town water, but its real hard. Sprayers and nozzles rock up after a year of use so I keep a small bottle of CLR to clean them once a year. The small holes in those emitters likely wouldnt last a year before becoming blocked.

[@delgibbs]

Excellent video. Thanks for the info!

[@mariangiefarias2584]

I bought the same system! I used a lubricant.

[@Zombieslag]

Great info as always Scott. I got tired of the soaker hose out front watering the weeds, but I need my holly bushes to get big, so I'm putting in a drip system and knew I could head to your channel and find the info I needed. Keep up the great work sir.

[@chuchomaui4263]

Love your garden! I won't have one this year unless I can figure out how to keep my neighbors cats from using my yard to potty.

[@RickGentle]

I am using cheap Amazon drip system as well. Good Video!

[@melissadavid5124]

Thank you so much for doing this video! I too bought drip system from Amazon but have been too intimidated! I am feeling a lot more confident about putting it in. Thanks!!

[@TheJR1941]

Looks good certainly worth trying.

[@45valk]

You can use a bic lighter and slightly heat the tube end up and it slides over easily 😊

[@trainingolives3370]

Ah, so glad to see this! I am hoping to do drip on all of my beds (we don’t move until the end of April) so it’s great to see how this fares for you. Please keep us updated!

[@Jack-kq3ty]

If you have a cup of boiling water to put the rubber hose in for a short time it will soften and go over the nipple. As it cools it will become tight. Great video 👍

[@growshakephil]

Good to see that you’re considering a timer. I’ve been thinking of leaving for a vacation and want to leave the garden to an automated system. Looking forward to seeing how the timer works for you

[@chuckredd9131]

I've been using the same timer for several years. Our water is pretty hard, so timers only last 2 or 3 seasons, still recommend this one though. My first timer was a disaster! Bought it before going on vacation, the plastic hose connector on timer didn't hold the hose in, came home, water running everywhere. Had a $700.00 water bill!! Was lucky the water dept. cancelled most of the bill. (The timer in video is a good timer, no problems.)

[@rickhale6396]

you can also warm up water and put it in the hot water and it will go on easy.

[@danarzechula3769]

Would like to see a follow-up on how well this system stood up

[@veracampbell9583]

Nice system Scott. We could use that. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless y’all.

[@kevinakey9602]

Thanks SO much for this easy to follow explanation. I got the same system as a gift, but the instructions were incomprehensible. They should throw out their directions and just include a link to your video! Your explanation is very easy to follow and has given me the information I need to know to get this installed today! Thanks so much :-)

[@chrismichellehall9616]

Looking good. I’m running behind on planting my starters bc this wk are getting back down to the 30’s here in Alabama. I told Hubby that it’s gonna be cold again right at Easter & I was right again. 😂. I have tomatoes that’s been ready to plant. Scared to put out my lettuce & mustards oh and collards. They all will do good but in the 30’s I’m not too sure

[@ReclaimingOurRoots]

Great share! I need this for my containers.

[@chuckredd9131]

If you live in a cold climate make sure to drain hose so it doesn't freeze and break hose or fittings. It will be ready for next season.

[@PeterSedesse]

Just a lazy tip. If you have spaced all your plants the same distance apart, you can do the actual construction (cutting and fitting) while watching tv. I'm pretty precise with things like tomatoes, so I know where all the emitters need to be added.

[@ErikaVondrak]

Awesome, thank you for sharing 🙏

[@briancollins1149]

Dude, this was awesome. Subscribed.

[@clippercargo]

Nice system. Personally, I would adapt a Filter and a Pressure Regulator and perhaps a timer.

[@barbaraperry2796]

Wow, even I could manage that, lol! Thanks so much.

[@PreachingTruth]

The kit I purchased suggested using hot water to warm up the tubing before attaching. I hope that helps. Thanks for making this. It makes me less scared to try and put my system together.

[@TRAUMATIZEDpc]

i wish they had that style of emitter in Canada. up here they sell it with out the double ends. it just comes alone with a little sharp edge to put into the hose and we have a triple end bar. yes it can be very difficult to get that hose onto the adapters. I didn't realize that it doesn't have to go the entire way on, my fingers get very raw.

[@michelelandry6739]

This was SO HELPFUL, thank you!

[@jotex54]

Thanks so much!

[@GospelTruth37059]

Like a chump lol ..so funny. Thank you for sharing I needed to figure out how to do this.

[@raheelbarlas]

Great video... great knowledge and good looking garden! Thoguh for a moment thought I am listening to Eugine from The Walking Dead series.. your voice resembles him a lot...

[@Big88Country]

Need to install a pressure regulator where your main hose hooks to your water supply bib. They are cheap and keep the pressure down so you don't blow your lines off. Same thing campers use to hook up water supply to their campers.

[@aaronbaraiya3692]

"don't have to stand outside like a chump in the heat", lol thats exactly why I am here

[@gremlinmech]

lubrication with some very soapy water works well