The drip line for my raised beds took three weekends to get right

I thought setting up a simple drip system for my three 4x8 beds would be a Saturday job. The main issue was getting even water pressure to all the emitters, especially the ones at the far end. I tried adjusting the pressure regulator and re-running the main line twice, but the last bed kept getting a weak drip. I finally fixed it last weekend by adding a separate zone with its own valve off the main hose bib. Anyone else run into pressure problems with a multi-bed setup? What was your fix?

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the_thomas5d agoMost Upvoted

Yeah, the "three weekends" thing @thea_mitchell20 mentioned hits home. I wonder if the type of hose or tubing you used made it harder. I had a similar fight with cheap drip line that kept kinking and messing with the flow. Swapping to a stiffer kind of tubing made a big difference for me. Did you notice any spots where the line was pinched or bent?

thea_mitchell205d ago

Three weekends" sounds about right for that kind of project.

ruby4505d ago

Exactly. We all seem to measure our lives in these little chunks of weekend time now. It's how we plan everything from chores to hobbies. Makes the weeks just feel like filler.