Impossible to Install Netafim Drippers Without Leakage?

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gubblebum

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Is it impossible to install these little pcj drippers without them leaking? I've tried a few different punches, different sized tubes and even sealing with silicon but i get some leakage every time.
 
Nizza

Nizza

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I don't use self made drippers but I'm sure I could help
-are you using the proper installation tool to install them?
-how used is that tool? Could it be dull?
-are they pushed in all the way?
-what psi are you running the drip lines?
-are you using tubing the manufacturer recommends?

Have you designed a system per manufacturers data sheets?
www.netafim.com

PCJ™ PRO

Online compact pressure-compensated, continuously self-flushing dripper, for greenhouses, nurseries and other protected crops applications. For growers who seek uniform and precise irrigation in ch...
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gubblebum

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Nizza said:
I don't use self made drippers but I'm sure I could help
-are you using the proper installation tool to install them?
-how used is that tool? Could it be dull?
-are they pushed in all the way?
-what psi are you running the drip lines?
-are you using tubing the manufacturer recommends?

Have you designed a system per manufacturers data sheets?
www.netafim.com

PCJ™ PRO

Online compact pressure-compensated, continuously self-flushing dripper, for greenhouses, nurseries and other protected crops applications. For growers who seek uniform and precise irrigation in ch...
www.netafim.com www.netafim.com
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To be fair, I'm not using the official netafim tool if they have one, i've tried 2 types of punch I could find, the size seems ok, a hole is a hole, its very tight when I insert them after and I do my best to push them in as far as they go, then pull back a little so the barb is backed up to close the seal... I can't see what else can be done.
 
MtRainDog

MtRainDog

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that's strange, i have 20 of them on my main line and never had a leak. I used the punch they came with on 1/2" main line poly tube.
 
catmando

catmando

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What size distribution tubing are you using?

I'm using the woodpecker junior drippers and their output barb is 1/8" not the more common 1/4". I initially had dripping because I was using distribution tubing that was too large
 
MtRainDog

MtRainDog

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catmando said:
What size distribution tubing are you using?

I'm using the woodpecker junior drippers and their output barb is 1/8" not the more common 1/4". I initially had dripping because I was using distribution tubing that was too large
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My mainline is 1/2". My jr drippers are attached directly to that, and then I think it's 3mm micro tubing from the drippers to the rings. It's really snug trying to get the micro tubing on, a pain in the ass really, but it stays put and doesn't leak.
 
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