Features:

  • Rugged, flexible tubing that's easy to unroll and stake in garden, flower bed, ground cover or other landscaped areas
  • Professional-grade; won't clog and requires no maintenance
  • Connects easily to your faucet, garden hose, or existing underground sprinkler head (with Rain Bird conversion kits)
  • Extra flexibility for kink-free installation, unmatched resistance to chemicals, algae growth and UV damage
  • Self-dispensing coil reduces layout time and speeds installation
  • Unique Micro-Porous design creates an ultra-tight connection to fittings
  • Connect in any arrangement using Rain Bird 1/2" universal barbed or Easy Fit compression fittings and stakes (sold separately)
Solar pool heater!

I have 200’ of this hose in a 4’x4’ box heating a 15’x48” Intex above ground pool. A 12v recirculating pump is run by a 30 watt Renogy solar panel. It works great! When the sun is out, the pump is running and the pool is being warmed. The hose is a little stiff but if you lay it in the sun for little while it gets soft, just be careful not to burn your hands as it gets hot. Make sure you have a closed system so there is no head pressure on the pump and you should be good to go. I also use a solar pool cover that helps a good bit. The two together are the way to go. If you have any questions, let me know. Good luck!

I think this supply line is pretty rockin'

Now, I've only purchased a cheaper product years ago that was slightly thinner walled and very kinky. This product is superb, in comparison. Another point I've found since using this superior product to the cheap stuff I'd purchased earlier, this line fits tight into the 3/4 inch hose to 1/2 drip line connectors without leaking around the connection. I'm using this to supply my orchard of fruit trees, and I'll need more to catch the landscaping and other trees out of lawn sprinkler reach. Yes I will purchase this product again.

Very Satisfied with RainBird 1/2" Drip Line

My particular situation is somewhat unique. Am running Drip Lines along a 500+ ft slope to supply Spiral Drip Fields under mature trees along treelines. Each Spiral Field is comprised of 1/2" Poly Line supplying approx 25 Emitters. All totaled, I've bought Seven 500-ft spools of this particular RainBird 1/2" 'Distribution Line'. I'm using it both as both as a 'Spine Supply Line', as well as the many 'Spiral Drip Fields' underneath each tree along the treeline. Out of the total of Seven 500-ft Spools of this stuff I bought, I had problems with only one Spool. The first 50-ft was super crumpled, and it appeared as though it had been laying around the 'Back Lot' for about a year. That "first 50 ft" was basically unusable. But other than that, this RainBird Tubing seems to work Perfectly. I've had to learn much as I've went-along with this project. It is important for everyone to remember that THIS particular industry is "Unregulated"... Fittings and such do NOT conform to 'API' Standards, nor much anything else. "Normal Plumbing" is 'Regulated' and typically is meant to 'Contain' Potable Water via 'Tight Joints' backed by API standards. However THIS arena is completely contrary to that. The whole point of THIS sort of plumbing is to 'Create Leaky Plumbing'; however we would prefer it in some organized manner. IF your design requires Tight Joints, the best advice I could offer would be to use PEX Ring Clamps with a PEX Crimper. Both are VERY cost-effective (ALLOT more than hose clamps). I checked on the differences between 1/2" DripLine Tubing and 1/2" PEX Tubing,,, and there is only .005 of an inch difference; hence my using PEX Crimp Rings. And guess what: They work together Perfectly! Another tip: Instead of buying a 'DripLine Tubing Cutter', buy a 'PEX Tubing Cutter' instead'. I bought a Red Colored, Solid Metal PEX Tubing Cutter, and it works MAGNIFICENTLY.

Homeowner Installation Tips

Excellent tubing for the main lines in your drip line system. After installing this type of system for some time now, there are a few tricks of the trade you may find useful. First, if you find the hose kinking, quickly press the tube back into it's original shape. I've found using a 6" - 8" piece of 1/2" PVC helps prevent kinking. Place the PVC over the tube at the area you are trying to make a connection. Holding on to it and the tube as you push on the fitting really makes a big difference. Afterwards, simply slide the PVC as you go and/or remove it from the end. Leaving the hose in the sun or heat helps the tube lay flat, but increases the kinking effect when trying to attach the fittings. Using black electrical tape to join 2 or more lines that will be buried at the subsurface level helps keep hoses organized. In addition, marking the ends with something to identify each line may help keep track of your designated zones. I've also found when burying subsurface lines together to lay them on top of each other if possible as this helps prevent line crushing. Side by side lines seem to get smashed over the years much easier for some reason. Laying your spade shovel (or flat square shovel) at an angle helps open the lawn area for tube placement. Lastly, use garden soil or bagged soil to fill the spaces after your line is in place. Grass seed or grass patch can be used to fill the spots in quickly! Happy watering!! Hope this helps!!

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING!!! IT'S GREAT QUALITY BUT I NEGLECTED TO READ THE (.630" OD) IN THE HEADLINE DESCRIPTION. THIS HOSE WILL NOT WORK WITH THE NEW RAIN BIRD COMPRESSION FITTINGS. IT IS TOO NARROW! I WAS ABLE TO ADAPT IT TO MY SYSTEM AND IT IS WORKING GREAT!

Micro Drip extensions...must need.

One of the best purchases I have made in a long time. Here in central Texas we have been in a drought for about five years. It has gotten so bad that there is a no watering at all order in effect. I live at a lake and the past several months have brought our lake high enough that we should be able to water intermittently. Micro drip irrigation is a concept that I have considered for many years and this year I decided to buy this for myself for mother’s day. I have an in ground sprinkler system that I have not been able to use at all for two years now. Even if I decided to turn it on, the neighbors would not be very happy with me nor will that water company. I currently use vegetables and some flowers as my landscaping. There are several reasons that this kit is a good starting point for all your watering needs. 1. This system is versatile to a point that once established you can change where the water goes, add to the system, make changes where ever you need, and is what I call idiot proof. Even if you make a mistake, it can easily be corrected with little effort. 2. Affordability. Even though I have made several purchases to add to my original starter’s kit, I still have less than one hundred dollars in my system. 3. All your watering needs are taken care of with little effort. The ½ soaker type hose can also be tapped into to add additional watering connections. The ½ Inch black hose carries the water wherever you need it. There are drips that can be set up at the base of the plant so that just the plant gets the water and no water is wasted. Micro sprayers in a half circle and full circle can cover a larger area all at one time and so on. There are so many options and the pieces needed are low cost and almost full proof. 4. Not only can others not see that I am watering, except for the fact that my grass may be dying but my vegetables, herbs, and flowers are growing like crazy, the amount of water required in minimal. Not a drop of water is wasted. Turn the water on and let it do its thing for thirty minutes or so depending on the amount of surface area that you watering, then just turn the water off. I have doubted some of my purchases in the past but this is not one of them. I will continue to add to my micro drip even after the drought. I never have to worry if I missed plants while watering or that I might not have laid down enough water. In addition to my original kit I have purchased the 1/2 black tubing 100' four times now, not because the other went bad but that I have extended the watering system to my entire garden and landscaping. This tubing is tough and does the job that needs to be done without any trouble. I will continue purchasing this product especially from this seller and at cheaper price than others.

UPDATED: Effective, flexible, cost-effective! Only quibble is the kinks.

This 1/2" tubing is the back bone of a drip irrigation system, and it gets the job done. Rainbird tubing is relatively thinwalled, black, with two green stripes. Other than indicating twists, I don't know what the stripes do. I just laid out a system covering all of my 1/4"-acre suburban plot. This product is rated at a total capacity of 240gph per run. Considering that the highest output 1/4" fitting (that I know of) burns 16gph, This is more than enough. I laid out three runs, watering various sizes of shrubs, climbers, roses, a mature maple, 5 'teenage' maples, the lawn itself, and ... my air conditioner! All told, I used 400' feet of 1/2" line. It goes faster than you think, even with careful planning. This line can be purchased in 500' lengths for ~$42. If you're putting in a comprehensive system, I'd recommend it. You'll need some for add-ons and maintenance. I strongly advise wearing gloves when working with this line. I used slip fitting from Orbit and Rainbird for tees and couplings. They work great and none are leaking, but you need an excellent grip on the tubing to press in the fittings. Also, puncturing the line for the 1/4's fittings and assembling the runs can be hard on the fingertips. My only complaint with this product is that it kinks. Easily. And, like a drinking straw, once kinked, the material is kinked forever. Once unwound, it lies flat easily (of course, i was working with it on a 105° day!), but you must take care when unspooling it. If going around a corner and you need a tight radius, put in an elbow. When pressing this line on to fitting, be wary of collapses. I haven't buried or covered my lines yet, so I secured them with wire. All of the brands offer some means of doing so, and all are pricey, considering how many tie-downs you may need on long runs. One reviewer suggested 1 every 3' ... that's overkill. In an assortment of parts from Rainbird, I got a 10-pk of heavy-gauge galvanized 'wickets', and those worked great, even in the parched earth of drought-stricken Oklahoma. But they retail for 70¢ EACH! That adds up. My solution? Buy a roll of galvanized wire, and make my own for a nickel apiece. In sum, great product. It's available at Lowe's for ~$14. If they drop it, I can always get more here.It interface easily with garden hoses and PVC. You're only limited by your imagination! My plants are happier, my life is simplified, I should have tackled this years ago! EDIT to add: After 7yrs, all of the lines are fine. No degradation, no blowouts no leaks. Whether it's above ground or buried, it seems ageless. Can't argue with that kind of longevity and value, so upgraded from 4* to 5* :D

Worth the Price.

Rain Bird tubing is far superior to generic offerings. I am presently replacing about 50 feet of the less expensive tubing after only two years. The original Rain Bird I installed over 5 years ago is still pliant which allows new drip lines to be attached. The slightly higher price is fully justified.

6 years old and going strong

At our last home we had several hundred feet of this watering our garden, shrubs and raised bed gardens. Never a problem even though they stayed outside all winter long and exposed to the hot sun in the summer and freezing cold in the winter. Even after 6 or 7 years it was still perfectly flexible. However, keep in mind this is not a garden hose. It kinks rather easily so not suited to an application where it will be moved a lot.

Get years of usefull service.

Used this for three years with great results. Durable and flexible. Have used drippers and 1/4" lines along with plugs numerous times and seldom any leaks (providing one doesn't make the holes to big when removing drip setups). Recommend using elbows and t-connections that will eliminate crimping of lines.

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