How to Install a Large Farm Drip Irrigation System (Complete DIY Guide)
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 Published On Mar 1, 2024

Adam walks you through installing a drip tape irrigation system for large farms.

If you want to use the exact kit we used in this video, we used our 1 Acre Farm Kit: https://www.dripdepot.com/large-farm-...

Explore our selection of Drip Irrigation Kits: https://www.dripdepot.com/irrigation-...

How to Design a Drip Irrigation System:    • How to Design a Drip Irrigation Syste...  
Planning a Drip Irrigation System Guide: https://help.dripdepot.com/support/so...

Special thanks to our friends at Mama Bees Flower Farm in Applegate, Oregon. https://mamabeesfarm.com/

Tools used:
- 10mm Socket Wrench
- ✂️ Scissors
- Layflat Cutter for Teardrop Fittings - Size : 14 mm (0.550"): https://www.dripdepot.com/layflat-cut...
- Tee Handle Hex Installation Tool - Size : 10 mm: https://www.dripdepot.com/tee-handle-...

Parts list:
Head Assembly:
- PVC FPT Elbow - FPT Size : 2" x 2" : https://www.dripdepot.com/schedule-40...
- PVC T.B.E. Close Nipples - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/schedule-80...
- PVC FPT Ball Valve - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/pvc-fpt-bal...
- T-Filter -Large THF Cartridge with Stainless Steel Clamp - Size : 2" - Filtration : 96 Micron (155 Mesh) - Type : Disc: https://www.dripdepot.com/t-filter-la...
- 2" Ultra High Flow Pressure Regulator - PSI : 10 PSI: https://www.dripdepot.com/2-inch-ultr...
- Layflat x Male Threads Adapter - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/layflat-by-...

Layflat:
- Flexi-Flat Layflat Hose - Size : 2" - Length : 328': https://www.dripdepot.com/flexi-flat-...

Emitters:
- P1 Ultra 5/8" Drip Tape - Wall Thickness : 15 mil - Emitter Spacing : 12" - Emitter Flow : 0.25 GPH - Roll Length : 4,100' : https://www.dripdepot.com/p1-five-eig...

Fittings:
- Layflat/Oval Hose Insert End Plug - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/layflat-ova...
- Layflat/Oval Hose Insert Tee - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/layflat-ova...
- Economy 5/8" Tape x Layflat Adapter Valve: https://www.dripdepot.com/economy-fiv...
- Drip Tape End Cap - Perma-Loc Size : 5/8" Tape: https://www.dripdepot.com/perma-loc-t...

Misc. Parts:
- Stainless Steel Bolt Clamps - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/stainless-s...

Other supplies you might need:
Hand Push Seeder Machine: https://www.dripdepot.com/hand-push-s...
Foam Knee Pads: https://www.dripdepot.com/foam-garden...
Spiral Planting Drill Bit: https://www.dripdepot.com/spiral-plan...
Frost/Germination Blanket: https://www.dripdepot.com/frost-germi...
Landscape Fabric: https://www.dripdepot.com/pro-spun-la...
Anti-Bird Netting: https://www.dripdepot.com/anti-bird-n...
Frost Protection Row Fabric: https://www.dripdepot.com/frost-prote...
Harvesting Apron: https://www.dripdepot.com/harvesting-...

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Step 1: Design the System
00:51 - What Parts do you need for Head Assembly?
02:30 - What Mainline, Fittings, and Emitters do you need?
06:16 - Organize your Parts
06:34 - Parts Overview
08:48 - Water Source - Head Assembly Installation
11:04 - Installing Mainline (Layflat) to Water Source
11:24 - How to Install Layflat Mainline & Fittings
14:09 - Flushing the System
14:48 - How to Install Drip Tape Adapters into Layflat
18:04 - Unrolling Drip Tape in the Field
18:55 - Attaching Drip Tape to Mainline
19:33 - How to Cap off Drip Tape Line
20:55 - First Watering Cycle

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