The adapter I posted will allow a quick disconnect to thread right in. One part is all it takes. Male threaded 1/4" quick disconnect will thread right into a female threaded couple. $10 in parts, max.
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The adapter I posted will allow a quick disconnect to thread right in. One part is all it takes. Male threaded 1/4" quick disconnect will thread right into a female threaded couple. $10 in parts, max.
Ok! Thank you so much for your help boys. All done. For now... it starts at the water filter where i tapped into the cold water. Then the 1/2" pex is fed 22 feet through my ceiling, over the koi pond to the fish rack. Here, it comes down from the ceiling, around the wall and starts getting valved off. I ended up doing what was recommended, and adapting pex to quick connect 1/4" irrigation.
Threw in some random pics as well.
Thanks to those whove helped me, would've been a lot more difficult without you guys.
Threw in some random pics as well.
Thanks to those whove helped me, would've been a lot more difficult without you guys.
Well done! You will really like those long handle ball valves. Solid feel to them.
Since you are utilizing irrigation line you can easily cap it with an emitter that flows the GPH of your choosing. Another alternative is to use a toilet/sink valve. That will allow for finite adjustments.
wouldnt pressure build in the irrigation line? How can I prevent the emitter from popping off?
How does the emitter work? I know what it looks like, just inquiring about the technical aspect of it, thank you!
Oh course. Well think if it from a risk mitigation standpoint. If you already have the ball valves reducing the flow the drip emitters are even less effected by pressure.
My lines are direct to the emitters. I have been using them for years and only had the first pop off because I didn't know my water pressure was 110 psi!!! That's double city code. Our pressure regulator for the house was broken when we moved in. That is why I made the suggestion to test in my first post. I run 4 GPH emitters so not much pressure can build at that flow rate. What is your targeted flow rate if I may ask?
