How to Install a Rain Bird Drip Irrigation System

In this DIY I will show you step-by-step how to install a Rain Bird drip irrigation system.

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I used a pair of tin snips to cut the tubing, but any pair of heavy duty scissors would work fine.

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[sbdsinc]

Thanks for actually showing the steps and not pointing to something you already did. That helps

[dottiedavis]

Nicely done, thanks. I especially like that you don’t have an extended intro to your video. As entertaining as they may be, they waste my time! You definitely do not.

[DebSimmer]

Thank you. We get freezing temps and most years, some snow. The irrigation system for my lawn must be winterized. Wondering if water must be removed from tubes or if tubes must be taken indoors.

[kytheconcretegardener]

Hi, great instructions thanks! Question, how are you going to get the gutter water out of that area?

[Quantum_Cupid]

Awesome video man it's so helpful! What did we do before we had YouTube?lol thanks so much!

[xavierdeluna]

Thanks, your video helps me to clarify a lot of questions!

Can I skip the pressure regulator?

[wei-en-life]

thanks for uploading this helpful video.
just wondering, did you leave the tube outside during the winter time?

[PeppersGhost]

I currently use garden hoses on a similar timer for my lawn irrigation, and I might eventually add on a drip irrigation hose for my plants to help save water. Do you know if I want a backflow preventer on the garden hoses or just the drip irrigation hose?

[DebSimmer]

Very helpful! I have two questions at this time. Can I cover the tubing with shredded mulch? Are any measures needed for Zone 5 winters? Thank you.

[robertmoore]

A simple explanation to a simple system.. but I could not find the same on Rain Birds site- thanks. Most illustrations use a larger distribution tube, and imbed the emitter. Then, the 1/4" line runs to the destination. I plan on using your method, but I would assume the 1/4" line will limit the number of destinations due to its small diameter. I have four zones and will feed individually so I expect no problems? You also did not use the "bug" cap? I also plan to include the "Emitter" tubing in the system.... waiting for all the materials now.

[lunama]

Great video. A few questions, the back flow preventer, it doesn't make sense to me, there's lots of water pressure going out compared to a sewage line where there isn't much. Also, all the soil between plants that doesn't get any water does it got very dry and hard? Thanks a lot.

[baci]

HI thanks for the video. Question: I ordered everything you described, but the Rain Bird Backflow Preventer that I got from Amazon is impossible to screw onto the Orbit timer as you directed. It almost looks like the mesh is to big for the opening. I know I ordered the correct one though. Question is: is the backflow preventer crucial? What is the possible risk? I am about to install it without it because I am in a rush. Thank you.

[cristalsandoval]

Do I need a backflow preventer if I’m attatching to my irrigation line and not my house water line?

[oreenxx]

Can you install this underground for subsurface foundation watering?

[xavierquintana]

Just built my first garden this spring. I’m looking at adding this style of drip irrigation system. I just have a couple questions though and hopefully someone can help.
If I leave for a week or two for work and keep my water turned on, will this burst my pipes or irrigation system?
Also, does it run up a water bill leaving your water spigot turned on all day?

[booch]

What do you do at the very end of the line? Is there a plug that's supposed to go in there? One didn't come in the package. Won't leaving it unplugged affect the amount of water coming out of the emitters?

[otiswinters]

Great job explaining your drip irrigation system installation and video! Just wondering, Rainbird makes an irrigation timer, is there a reason you chose an Orbit timer?

[Butch.Ernesta]

Question! I set it up exactly how you did. But when I go back and watch the video from RainBird, it looks like they use a 1/2in tube then use this system to tap into it. Have you had any issues with this setup? thanks for the video!

[pixfan]

So if you buy the kit, you alsoneed to buy the other materials you have listed?

[TDace]

How many feet are your main 1/4 inch tubes running?