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Orbit DripMaster User Manual

Orbit DripMaster
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Fr e e
Fr e e
Installation Guide
The best way to water plants, trees,
shrubs, hanging baskets, and gardens
UP TO 70%
WATER SAVINGS
2010
2010
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Orbit DripMaster Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOrbit
ModelDripMaster
CategoryIrrigation System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WHAT IS DRIP-IRRIGATION?

BENEFITS OF DRIP-IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

Water & Cost Savings

Reduces water waste by up to 70%, leading to lower water bills and efficient root watering.

Time Savings & Healthier Plants

Replaces manual watering, saving time and promoting healthier plant growth.

SECTION 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN

IDENTIFY PLANTS WITH SIMILAR WATERING REQUIREMENTS

Grouping plants by their watering needs is essential for efficient drip irrigation system design.

SECTION 2 WATER SOURCES

WATER SOURCE AND PRESSURE

Identifying the water source and ensuring correct water pressure are crucial for system operation.

SECTION 3 CONNECTING TO A HOSE FAUCET

CONNECTING TO AN OUTSIDE HOSE FAUCET

This section details the process of connecting the drip irrigation system to a standard outdoor hose faucet.

COMMON USES FOR DRIP-IRRIGATION

Potted/Hanging plants

Installing drip irrigation for potted and hanging plants.

Ground Cover and Flower Beds

Setting up drip irrigation for ground cover and flower beds.

Large Plants, Small Trees & Shrubs

Drip irrigation installation for large plants, small trees, and shrubs.

SECTION 4 COMMON HOSE FAUCET PROJECTS

POTTED / HANGING PLANTS

Step-by-step guide for installing drip irrigation for potted plants and hanging baskets.

SECTION 4 COMMON HOSE FAUCET PROJECTS (continued)

GROUND COVER & FLOWER BEDS

Instructions for setting up drip irrigation for ground cover and flower beds using low-volume sprinklers.

SECTION 4 COMMON HOSE FAUCET PROJECTS (continued)

SMALL TREES & SHRUBS

Guide on using drip irrigation with flag drippers for small trees and shrubs.

SECTION 5 RETROFIT

CONVERTING A SHRUB HEAD TO DRIP IRRIGATION

Details on converting existing shrub heads to a drip irrigation system using manifolds.

MANIFOLDS TYPES AND INSTALLATION

Explains different manifold types and their installation for drip irrigation systems.

SECTION 6 COMMON RETROFIT PROJECTS

CONTAINER PLANTS AND SHRUBS

Instructions for replacing manual watering with drip irrigation for container plants and shrubs.

POTTED PLANTS, HANGING BASKETS, AND WINDOW BOXES

Drip irrigation for various container types using specialized drippers and sprayers.

SHRUBS

Drip irrigation for shrubs using low-volume sprinkler heads on stakes.

SECTION 6 COMMON RETROFIT PROJECTS (continued)

FLOWER BEDS, GROUND COVER, SHRUBS AND LARGE PLANTS

Converting shrub heads to drip irrigation for flower beds, ground cover, shrubs, and large plants.

SECTION 6 COMMON RETROFIT PROJECTS (continued)

FLOWER BEDS AND GROUND COVER

Installing drip irrigation for flower beds and ground cover with sprinklers or drippers.

SHRUBS AND LARGE PLANTS

Using drip irrigation with multi-stream drippers for shrubs and large plants.

SECTION 7 CONNECTION TO AN EXISTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM

Connection to the main sprinkler water line

Connecting the drip system directly to an automatic sprinkler system's main water line.

COMMON APPLICATIONS

Gardens

Installing a drip irrigation system for gardens.

Desert Landscaping

Drip irrigation setup for desert landscaping.

SECTION 8 COMMON PROJECTS

GARDENS

Installing a drip irrigation system for gardens using a 4-in-1 valve and soaker tubes.

SECTION 8 COMMON PROJECTS (continued)

DESERT LANDSCAPING

Drip irrigation setup for desert landscaping using a 4-in-1 valve and pressure compensating drippers.

SECTION 9 ORBIT DRIPMASTER PARTS LIST

MANIFOLDS AND FAUCET COMPONENTS

Lists manifolds, faucet adapters, and pipe thread components for drip irrigation.

DRIPPERS, BUBBLERS, AND SPRINKLERS

Catalog of various emitters, drippers, bubblers, and low-volume sprinklers.

SECTION 9 ORBIT DRIPMASTER PARTS LIST (continued)

TUBING FITTINGS AND TUBES

Lists 1/4" and 1/2" tubing fittings, DripLockā„¢ fittings, and supply/soaker tubes.

STAKES AND MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS

Details sprinkler stakes, tubing stakes, and other miscellaneous parts for drip systems.

DripLockā„¢ Fittings

Universal Fittings

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