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How to Convert a Spray Head to Drip

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Select the items you wish to purchase:

STEP 1

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Select the drip manifold that best suits your situation.

STEP 2

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Remove the spray nozzle from riser and wrap the riser threads with thread seal tape.

STEP 3

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Twist the manifold onto the riser.

STEP 4

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Cut 1/4" drip tubing so it is long enough to go from the manifold to the plant to be watered.

STEP 5

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Unscrew a cap from one of the manifold ports and slide the tubing over the port.

STEP 6

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Install a drip sprinkler or emitter by sliding onto the end of the of the 1/4" tubing. (Depending on the sprinkler/emitter selected you may also need to install use a 1/4" drip stake.)

STEP 7

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Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining manifold ports and turn on the water.

NOTE:

Assets

If 1/4" tubing slips off manifold ports, you may need to install 1/4" tubing high pressure clamps.