Questions and Answers for DIG 0.25 in. x 50 ft. Poly Micro Drip or Emitter Line Tubing

A:  Yes! However you’ll need to purchase micro bubblers or micro emitters. They work great. Please be sure to disconnect these before you close your system for the year. If you live in an area ( I’m in the northeast) where they have to blow the system out for the winter, these heads will not withstand the pressure used to drain the system with high pressure air. I’ve attached the HD model sku and internet info. Most stores won’t stock this item so you may face to order it. I hope this helps. Model# MBF4PKS Internet# 202078387 Store SKU# 775898 Store SO SKU# 1000651077

A:  Yes

A:  Yes. This is the tubing and related accessories for watering pots planters or even individual plants in the garden.

A:  Yes makes it very easy

A:  This would attach to the water source and drip lines would be attached to it.

A:  Yes

A:  yes you can to learn how please see this guide... https://www.digcorp.com/uploads/download/file_us/15/DIG_Drip-Irrigation-Guide_web.pdf

A:  Yes

A:  If your thinking of using it as a hose, yes you can providing you get the connector for the water faucet. You can also use it to set up a drip irrigation system for the pots. Look up drip irrigation on the internet. You can get all the parts at The Home Depot.

A:  I use tubing just like this to water not only flower pots but also 9 hanging baskets. I use a battery-run timer to water those baskets for 5 minutes each morning, adding another 5 minutes in the afternoon when the weather gets quite hot. Two emitters hang above each basket.

A:  DIG, 1/4" 100' poly micro tubing, part # B38100P dimension is: .170 ID x .250 OD. For more detail, please check dig website. See link: https://www.digcorp.com/homeowner-drip-irrigation-products/1-4-poly-micro-tubing

A:  The pipe has minimal thickness perhaps. It’s more like tubing rather than pipe.

A:  1/4 od and fits the standard drip system fittings. 1/8 id. Good luck

A:  This is aprox. 1/4 OD. We have found a difference in sizes between brands. Evidently there is not a standard used by tubing and fitting manufacturers. I had to go back and order fitting by the same company as my tubing so I did not have any leaks or blow outs. Hope this helps

A:  1/4” is OD. ID is 11/64”

A:  Usually plumbing tubing & piping is listed as ID size. In this case the tubing would be 1/4" ID.

A:  Yes. High likelihood. Also remove the micro heads and micro emitters - I do every year. Just make sure you drop the pressure way down when draining the system.

A:  Drip irrigation system including the micro tubing can easily burst or brake under freezing conditions if the system is full of water. Winterizing your drip irrigation system will take a short time and is best to do it before the first freeze. The little time you spent preparing will result in a low maintenance irrigation system that does not need replacement parts do to a freeze damage. In extremely cold winters, freezing temperatures can severely damage your drip irrigation system and all the water supply lines. The goal in winterizing your drip irrigation system is to shut off the water supply to the system and flush the water that is left in the system. In most of drip irrigation installation, the drip tubing and micro tubing are installed above the ground. Start by opening all the ends of the drip tubing and micro tubing allowing the water to drain. Lift the drip tubing and micro tubing from the connection of the filter assembly, a few feet at a time and section-by-section, making sure that any water left in the drip tubing or micro tubing will drain out. After you finish draining the drip tubing and the micro tubing, make sure to close the ends. DIG

A:  Probably I take mine in over the winter

A:  Well, Jerry, it might but I think it depends under what extremes you put on it? If it's -20 and full of ice and you bend it sharply then it might crack. I think this hose would stand up to a lot of abuse, but I would suggest trying it before you use it.

A:  Any pipe or tube will burst when frozen. This tube is manufactured for drip line near surface or under mulch.

A:  Hasnt happened to me, I leave all my tubing out over winter

A:  We've had this 1/4 inch drip irrigation tubing in our vegetable garden over several winters, with quite a few nights that dropped into single digit temperatures. We have never experienced a problem with water freeze damage to the tubing. I suspect that's because there is so little actual water in the tubing at about an 1/8 inch internal diameter. Plus, being poly tubing, it does have some small ability to expand when the water does freeze.

A:  probably if hose left full. I haven't tried it. mine empties when I turn off the water. what might be left hasn't broken in the winter. It is not flex hose.

A:  No, the drip heads remain open and relieve any pressure. The drip tubing downstream of the valve can never over-pressure.

A:  If water is inside of tubing and it freezes it can expand the tubing and break the line

A:  Hi Art are not drippers is solid tubing and you can use to feed off 1/2 in tubing and place drippers at the end and connector to 1/2"

A:  There are no holes. The tube is solid like a garden hose, you punch the holes where you want them .

A:  The drippers are about a feet apart.

A:  About every foot

A:  I live in zone 8a and have the tubing above ground I just open the end of the tubing so that the water can drain out during the winter months so there is not an issue of freezing - but you can bury it if you wish - just easier to maintain if above ground if there is a leak or a sprinkler needs replacing - your choice - hope this helps

A:  Is there anything then that I can use? Suggestion that would work to connect to main faucet and hook to my soaker hose in my garden that’s about 75ft away.

A:  Yes you can

A:  Yes, I did this just last year, You will want to make a way to drain the tubing in the winter as it will freeze and break. usually just a valve at the lowest point in you system will do.

A:  I don't believe this would work as a connection to the hose. It's only 1/4inch tubing and only uses drip system connections. It can be buried underground or just cover with stone or bark.

A:  Catherine, my tubing is buried and I live in Colorado. However, I'm careful to drain my system before the ground freezes because the tubing isn't below the frost line. I would think that if you have a way to disconnect it from your faucet and attach an air compressor to blow the water out before a "hard freeze", you would be OK. You could also attach a timer between the faucet and the tubing to create an automated system. That's what I have. Good luck!

A:  Poly tubing is not rated for constant pressure and should not be used for the installation of swamp coolers. I would stick to using copper tubing and avoid the potential for leaks.

A:  Probably not. That cooler needs to run more water and not sure how it wohld stand uo as it is thin walled.

A:  Yes, it should work well.

A:  Not a good idea.

A:  Better to use copper, the hot sun can weaken the tubing.

A:  Not recommended, it is used for low pressure drip irrigation system

A:  Its better to use copper, the hot sun can weaken the tubing.

A:  If it meets the water needs and fits your fittings, yes

A:  Don’t see why not. Should work fine.

A:  Yes this tubing is quite flexible. If it seems a bit stiff, just leave it in the sun to warm for an hour. I love the stuff

A:  Yes

A:  Yes, especially when in the sun

A:  Yes, its very flexible. Its a thick rubber tube, but it will flex.

A:  Yes and under warm day it will be even more flexible. DIG

A:  Yes it is but it is not as flexible as the vinyl microtubing. If maximum flexibility is required, it is best to go with the ¼” vinyl, not poly. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact our technical support team at (800) 322-9146.

A:  Yes, no problem with attachments or flexibility. Should be perfect product for job/hanging baskets.

A:  You need to put in boiling hot water for a few minutes and work fast and it will stretch so fittings will fit.

A:  Yes. I use this line in conjunction with Dig, Orbit, and other 1/4” fittings.

A:  The Dig tubing is less flexible than some others I have used. Unfortunately I don't remember were I got the other tubing. I am struggling with the stiffness of the Dig tubing. I am not familiar with the Orbit DripMaster.

A:  This stuff is also pretty stiff. A good trick to getting the tubing onto a fitting is to place the tubing in boiling water. This will soften it up a bit making it a lot easier to slide it on. Just know you will more than likely not be able to get the tube off the fitting if you need to. If that doesn't you might want to try some vinyl tubing. I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure it is much softer and more pliable. https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIG-1-4-in-x-50-ft-Vinyl-Micro-Drip-Tubing-B38/100178689?

A:  The tubing softens in the heat and hardens in the cold,I don't know if it is UV protected, I seriously doubt that it is. The tubing works best if covered with either organic or permeable mulch.

A:  Very....I have over 20 runs on top of the ground and over half have been there for over 5 years and no problem. The other half was added later.

A:  Yes. It has lasted > 5 years in my sun-baked So-Cal yard.

A:  I have been using this product for several years and have yet to see any breaks due to UV but mice and chipmunks do like to try it which does lead to leaks...

A:  I use this indoors under a 1000 watt after 4 months of use it starts to get hard , not sure if this answers your Q

A:  I would say yes. I am on my second roll. I us it for drip irrigation in the hot Florida sun. I have used it for over four years now.

A:  I have my entire garden set up with it and most of the tubing exposed and have not experienced any fading or UV issues

A:  Yes.

A:  No, the poly tubing should only be used for irrigation purposes with un-heated water. If you have any additional questions, please contact our technical support department at (800) 322-9146.

A:  Probably but have only used cold water

A:  The material will handle the hot water, but you will see some undesirable side effects. Such as .... press on fittings may come loose, more inclined to burst, will puncture more easily. This is mostly due to how thin walled this tubing is. So, I would not recommend it.

A:  Temporary yet, Arizona summer can be brutal and the water that flow thru the tube could get that high, but only temporary.

A:  Literature not specific on temperature. I would call the manufacturer direct for this answer. CALL A DIGPRO 800-344-1172 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Daylight Time)

A:  Possibly. The stuff is cheap: give it a try. The heat will soften the tubing, and may make it slip off the fittings more easily. You don't mention the pressure: it will probably work at low pressures, say below 20 psi; above that you'll have to experiment to find out.

A:  According to US Plastic Corp Lima, Ohio "Max working temperature is 120 degree F". Depending on application, compression rather than barb fittings may be required.

A:  Most likely but you may get a few leaks.

A:  Not recommended, it is used for low pressure drip irrigation system.