Drip kits are convenient and easy-to-use complete irrigation systems designed for home, garden, and farm use. They offer a cost-effective solution while saving you the time of figuring logistics of your irrigation needs.  These kits provide efficient water delivery to plants, trees, shrubs and crops, while conserving water and reducing manual labor.

Here’s an overview of drip kits and their components:

1. Basic components: Drip kits typically include all the essential components needed to set up a drip irrigation system, including tubing, emitters, fittings, stakes, and a pressure regulator. These components are pre-assembled or packaged together for quick and simple installation.
2. Tubing: Drip kits feature flexible polyethylene tubing that serves as the main distribution line for delivering water from the water source (such as a faucet or hose bib) to the plants. The tubing is durable, UV-resistant, and available in various diameters and lengths to accommodate different garden sizes and layouts.
3. Emitters: Drip kits come with emitters or drippers that are inserted into the tubing at intervals to release water directly to the root zone of plants. Emitters regulate the flow rate of water, ensuring uniform distribution and efficient watering. They are available in different types, including adjustable flow emitters, pressure-compensating emitters, and micro-sprinklers, to suit the watering needs of various plants and soil types.
4. Fittings: Drip kits include a variety of fittings such as connectors, tees, elbows, and end caps, which are used to connect and customize the layout of the irrigation system. Fittings allow for easy branching and expansion of the tubing network, enabling users to adapt the system to different garden configurations and plant arrangements.
5. Stakes, Spikes and Clamps: Stakes, Spikes and Clamps are included in drip kits to secure the tubing and emitters in place and prevent them from shifting or moving during operation. Stakes are inserted into the soil or growing media at regular intervals along the tubing to hold it in position and maintain proper alignment.  Spikes are attached to various water sources to secure the water source in soil or growing media.  Clamps attach to stakes, walls, pots or other growing media at regular intervals along the tubing to hold it in position and maintain proper alignment.
6. Pressure regulator: A pressure regulator is often included in drip kits to maintain a consistent and optimal water pressure within the irrigation system. Pressure regulators help prevent emitter clogging, ensure uniform water distribution, and protect the system components from damage caused by high water pressure.
7. Filter: Some drip kits may include a filter or inline screen to remove debris, sediment, and particles from the water supply before it reaches the emitters. Filters help prevent clogging of emitters and maintain the efficiency of the irrigation system.
8. Installation accessories: Drip kits may come with installation accessories such as a punch tool for making holes in the tubing, a tubing cutter for trimming the tubing to the desired length, and an instruction manual or guide for easy setup and operation.

Learn more about our drip kits for gardens and farms of all sizes on our FAQ page or contact Berry Hill Irrigation Specialists to learn more.