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DripMaster®

A Drip-Irrigation system is a watering system designed to

apply water to designated areas, such as gardens, flower

beds, container plants, trees, and ground cover.

Why Install A

Drip-Irrigation System?

nSaves Water—Water is delivered directly to the roots

nSaves Money—Up to a 70% reduction in water waste,

resulting in lower water bills

nSaves Time—Replaces hand watering

nHealthier Plants—Plants flourish when receiving the precise

amount of water

nLess Yard Maintenance—Delivers water to the plants,

not to weeds

TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is Drip-Irrigation?

Section 1

Before You Begin ......................................................Page 4

Section 2

Water Sources ................................................................Page 5

Section 3

Connecting to a Hose Faucet ..................................Page 6

Section 4

Common Hose Faucet Projects

Potted/Hanging Plants.............................................Page 8

Ground Cover & Flower Beds.................................Page 10

Small Trees & Shrubs ...............................................Page 12

Section 5

Retrofit—Converting a Shrub Head

to Drip Irrigation......................................................Page 14

Section 6

Common Retrofit Projects

Container Plants and Shrubs...................................Page 16

Flower Beds, Ground Cover, Shrubs,

and Large Plants........................................................Page 19

Section 7

Direct Connection to an

automatic sprinkler system.......................................Page 22

Section 8

Common Projects

Gardens ......................................................................Page 23

Desert Landscaping...................................................Page 25

Section 9

Orbit® DripMaster® Parts List..................................Page 29

WATER SOURCE AND PRESSURE

Water Source—Drip-Irrigation Systems can be connected to any of the

following water sources. Select the best option for you.

1Outside Hose Faucet

2Converting a Shrub Head to Drip (Retrofit)

3 Automatic Irrigation System

Water Pressure—Obtain a

water pressure gauge (available at

most home improvement stores)

and attach it to your source of

water. Drip-Irrigation systems are

designed to operate between 15– 35

PSI (high water pressure may cause

system failure).

PROCEED TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION

1. For Hose Faucet Connection—proceed to the next page.

2. Convert a Shrub Head to Drip—proceed to page 14.

3. Automatic Irrigation System—proceed to page 22.

IDENTIFY PLANTS WITH SIMILAR

WATERING REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 2

Water Sources

SECTION 1

Before You Begin

1–TREES & SHRUBS 2–GARDEN

3–GROUND COVER 4–POTTED PLANTS

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3 Distribution/Supply Tube

The main supply line that feeds

water to the Drip-Irrigation system.

Distribution Tube may be installed

either above or below ground.

(part # 67345 or 67346)

TIP— To make installation easier,

allow the 1/2" Distribution/Supply

Tube to sit in the sun and soften prior

to installation.

4Tube End Cap

Plugs the end of the 1/2"

Distribution/Supply Tube and

serves as a drain for the Drip-

Watering system. (part # 67462 or

69462)

COMMON USES FOR DRIPIRRIGATION

1. Potted/Hanging plants—page 8

2. Ground Cover and Flower Beds—page 10

3. Large Plants, Small Trees & Shrubs—page 12

Select the application that best matches your needs.

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Connecting To A Hose Faucet

CONNECTING TO AN OUTSIDE

HOSE FAUCET

An outside hose faucet is one of the simplest ways to

connect your Drip-Irrigation system.

TIP—For complete hands-free watering,

install an Orbit Electronic Hose Timer

to the hose faucet prior to connecting

your Drip-Irrigation system.

The following items are recommended for your hose

faucet Drip-Irrigation system:

1Anti-Siphon

Prevents contaminants from entering

your drinking water supply. (Required

in most areas).

(part # 67750 or 69750)

23-in-1 Drip Faucet Connection

A Pressure Regulator (20 PSI), Filter,

and 1/2" Drip Tubing Adapter in one.

(part # 67739 or 69739)

Orbit®

Important: Check local code

requirements prior to installing any

watering system.

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FOR POTTED PLANTS

4 Attach Multi-Stream Drippers to

each 1/4" Distribution/Supply Line

and insert stake next to each plant.

5 Remove the 1/2" End Cap and

turn on water to flush system; replace

cap.

6 Adjust water flow by twisting the

top of the Multi-Stream Dripper.

FOR HANGING PLANTS

4 Attach Adjustable Flow Mist

Sprayers to each 1/4"

Distribution/Supply Line and aim

sprayer into the hanging basket.

5 Continue running lines to each

hanging basket until the system is

completed.

6 Remove the 1/2" End Cap and

turn on water to flush system; replace

cap.

7 Rotate the flow control knob on

the Mist Sprayer to adjust flow rate.

IMPORTANT: The maximum

recommended number of Multi-Stream

Drippers and Mist Sprayers per 1/2"

supply line is 15.

Supplies needed

- 1/2" Tube Straps (part # 65716 or 69716)

- 1/4" Tube Straps (part # 65715 or 69715)

- 1/4" Distribution/Supply Tube (part # 67300, 67301 or 67303)

- 1/4" Barbed Couplers (part # 67402 or 69402)

- Stake with Multi-Stream Dripper (part # 67105 or 69105)

- Adjustable Flow Mist Sprayer (part # 67190 or 69190)

- Punch Tool (part # 67756 or 69756)

SECTION 4

POTTED / HANGING PLANTS

Note: Steps 1–3 apply to both potted & hanging plants

1 Distribution/Supply Line—Place the 1/2" Distribution/Supply Line close

to your Potted or Hanging Plants. Use 1/2" Tube Straps to secure the Tube and

install a 1/2" End Cap.

2 Hole Punch—Punch holes in

the 1/2" Distribution/Supply Line

for each container or hanging basket.

Next, insert 1/4" Barbed Couplers

into each hole.

3 Connect 1/4" Distribution/Supply

Line to each exposed Barbed Coupler

and run the Distribution/Supply Line

to each container/basket. Use 1/4"

Tube Straps to hold in place.

IMPORTANT: A single 1/4"

Distribution/Supply Line should not

exceed 30'.

Common Hose Faucet Projects

To Hose Faucet

1/2" Tube Straps

To Hose Faucet

Tube Straps 1/2"

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4Connect the 1/4" Distribution/

Supply Line to each of the exposed

Barbed Couplers and run the

Distribution/Supply Line to each

sprinkler location. Cut tubing to

desired length.

IMPORTANT: Keep Drip-Tubing

lengths to less than 30’.

5 Attach the On-Stake Low-

Volume Sprinkler to each 1/4"

Distribution/Supply Line.

6 Remove the 1/2" End Cap, turn

on water to flush system; replace cap.

7 Rotate the flow control knob to

adjust flow rate.

IMPORTANT: The maximum

recommended number of Low-Volume Sprinklers per 1/2" supply line is 16 at

medium flow setting (8 at the maximum setting)

Supplies needed

- 1/4" Distribution/Supply Tube (part # 67300, 67301 or 67303)

- 1/4" Barbed Couplers (part # 67402 or 69402)

- Low-Volume Sprinkler on Stake (part # 67135, 67136, 67137 or 67138)

- 1/2" Loop Stake (part # 65731 or 66731)

- Punch Tool (part # 67756 or 69756)

SECTION 4

GROUND COVER & FLOWER BEDS

1 Distribution/Supply Line—Lay the 1/2" Distribution/Supply Line

down the center of the Flower Bed or Ground Cover and install a 1/2" End

Cap. Use Loop Stakes to hold in place.

2 Low-Volume Sprinkler—

Following the illustrated example,

place Quarter-Spray-Pattern

Sprinkler Heads in the corners, Half-

Spray-Pattern Sprinkler Heads along

the sides, and Full-Spray-Pattern

Sprinkler Heads in the center of your

ground cover.

IMPORTANT: Spacing should

be no more than 10’ from one

sprinkler to the next.

3 Hole Punch—Punch a hole on

top of the 1/2" Distribution/Supply

line for each Low-Volume Sprinkler.

Next insert a 1/4" Barbed

Coupler into each hole.

Common Hose Faucet Projects

No more

than 10'

Loop Stake

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5 Remove the 1/2" End Cap, turn

on water to flush system; replace cap.

Note: If your Drip-irrigation

system is being installed on non-

level ground, replace all 4 GPH Flag

Drippers with 1 or 2 GPH Pressure

Compensating Drippers to ensure consis-

tent water flow across the entire system.

IMPORTANT: The total number of 4 GPH (Gallons per Hour) Flag

Drippers attached to a single 1/2" Supply Line should not exceed 45.

Supplies needed:

- Flag Drippers (part # 65201 or 66201)

- 1/2" Loop Stake (part # 65731 or 69731)

- 1/4" Insect Plug (part # 66405 or 67405)

- Punch Tool (part # 66756 or 69756)

SECTION 4

SMALL TREES & SHRUBS

1 Distribution/Supply Line—Lay the 1/2" Distribution/Supply Line

next to the base of your plants, shrubs, and trees. Install a 1/2" End Cap at

the end of the tubing. Use Loop Stakes to hold in place.

2 Hole Punch—Punch holes on

top of the 1/2" Distribution/Supply

Line next to the base of each plant,

shrub or tree. Insert the barbed end

of a 4 GPH Flag Dripper into the

hole.

3 If needed, attach 1/4"

Distribution/Supply Line to the end

of the Flag Dripper and run the 1/4"

Distribution/Supply Line to the

plant location.

4 Install an insect plug into the end

of the 1/4" Distribution/Supply Line.

Common Hose Faucet Projects

Loop Stake

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SECTION 5

CONVERTING A SHRUB

HEAD TO DRIP IRRIGATION

Converting a shrub head to drip, using a drip manifold, is a simple way to

supply water to your Drip-Irrigation system. Retrofits are commonly used to

conserve water by replacing inefficient shrub sprinklers and bubblers.

Retrofit Drip-Irrigation

systems consist mainly of

1Manifold—Attaches to a 1/2" riser

and consists of 1 to 8 outlets.

21/4" Distribution/Supply Line

3Low-Volume Sprinkler, Dripper,

or Soaker Tube

MANIFOLDS

The main function of a Manifold is to distribute water through 1/4" outlets.

There are 4 types of Manifolds

1Adjustable Flow Manifolds—Ideal when water system pressures

exceeds 40 PSI and where flow control is desired.

2Full Flow Manifolds—Ideal for replacing inefficient shrub heads and

bubblers.

3Shrub Adapter—Ideal for micro-sprinklers.

4Riser Adapter Manifolds—Permits Drip-Irrigation without

eliminating a sprinkler head.

Retrofit

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INSTALLATION FOR ADJUSTABLE

FLOW, FULLFLOW, AND RISER

ADAPTER MANIFOLDS

1Remove sprinkler head from a 1/2"

Riser and attach the manifold. (For

Riser Adapter Manifold, reattach

sprinkler head).

2Remove Cap(s) from the 1/4"

Barb(s) and insert 1/4" Distribution/

Supply Line.

3Attach a Low-Volume Sprinkler or

Drip-Irrigation Dripper to the end of

the Distribution/Supply Line.

4To avoid high water pressure

failure, install a 1/4" High Pressure

Clamp on all tube connections.

5Position Drip-Irrigation Dripper

next to plant.

6If applicable, adjust flow-control

knob for desired flow rate.

COMMON RETROFIT PROJECTS

1. Container Plants and Shrubs—page 16

2. Shrubs and Large Plants—page 19

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CONTAINER PLANTS AND SHRUBS

Replacing hand watering with Drip-Irrigation

1Connect an 8-Port or a 4-Port Adjustable Manifold to an exposed shrub

riser. If a vacant riser is not available, use a Saddle Adapter to connect to the

sprinkler line.

2Remove Caps and attach 1/4" Distribution/Supply Line to each 1/4"

Barb.

3Run each 1/4" Distribution/

Supply Line to each container. Use

1/4" Tube Straps to hold tube in

place. (Window boxes and large

containers may require more than

one line.)

IMPORTANT: A single 1/4"

Distribution/Supply Line should

not exceed 30'.

4Flush lines to clear any debris.

5Select the appropriate Drip-

Irrigation Dripper for each container

and plant.

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SECTION 6

HANGING BASKETS AND WINDOW BOXES

Use Orbit’s®FlexMist™

(part # 66190 or 69190).

POTTED PLANTS

Use Orbit’s®Multi-Stream on a Stake

(part # 67105 or 69105) or a Micro-

Bubbler on a Stake (part # 67110).

SHRUBS

Use Orbit’s®Low-Volume Sprinkler

Head on 12" Stake. (See Parts List

at end of manual for spray pattern

options)

6Adjust the flow rate by

turning the flow control screw.

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Common Retrofit Projects

Flow

Control

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SECTION 6

Supplies Needed

- 8-Port Adjustable Manifold (part # 67000 or 69000)

- 4-Port Adjustable Manifold (part # 67005 or 69005)

- The appropriate Drip-Irrigation Sprinkler listed above

- 1/4" Tube Straps (part # 65715 or 69715)

- 1/4" Distribution/Supply Tube (part # 67300, 67301 or 67303)

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FLOWER BEDS, GROUND COVER,

SHRUBS AND LARGE PLANTS

Replacing inefficient shrub heads with Drip-Irrigation

1Remove shrub heads from risers and replace with “Full-Flow 4-Port

Manifolds.”

2Remove Barb Caps from the manifolds and attach 1/4" Distribution/

Supply Lines to each exposed 1/4" Barb. Run individual 1/4" Distribution/

Supply Line to each Low-Volume Sprinkler Head. Flush lines to clear any

debris.

IMPORTANT: Full-Flow Manifolds

do not have an internal pressure

regulator. To avoid high pressure

failures install 1/4" High Pressure

Clamps on all 1/4" connections.

IMPORTANT: A single 1/4"

Distribution/Supply Line should not

exceed 30’.

Continued on next page

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