Installing a Drip Irrigation System for Raised Beds 💦 (Before & After)

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I switched from drip line to drip tape for more durability and organization. I also added a footer row to the end of the drip tape for each bed for stability.

The most important thing when installing a drip irrigation system for raised beds is calculating the total gallons per hour output of your proposed system. Then, check and see if the main line tubing will support that level of output. I chose 1/2" tubing, which supports 200GPH output, and my system is well under that, so I was safe!

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I have used drip since in my 30's. It's the only way to go. At 67 yrs, I no longer have the hand strength to push the connectors in place. I have always heard try dipping the tubes in hot water. It works BUT using a lighter is so much easier. Hold the tube to the flame for 2-5 seconds and your connector will slide on like butter.

hera
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Man, I remember when this video originally came out! It seems like so long ago on one hand, yet not that long ago on the other. Keep up the amazing work, and all the learning and teaching you do! You are amazing :)

Wolf-E-Romeo
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Drip Line Capacity Calculation:

1) 225'-0" of 1/2" dia. main line drip tubing (200 Gallons/hr)
Emitters (0.25 Gallons/hr) @ 4" o.c. (3 emitters/ft)

2) 225'-0" x (3 emitters/ft) = 675 emitters
675 emitters x 0.25 Gallons/hr = 168.75 Gallons/hr
-> 169 Gallons/hr < 200 Gallons/hr -> GOOD

jarred
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Thank you for the explanation. Your videos have been so helpful (especially since I live in SD as well), and now that I finally have space for a raised bed I can start growing more! I've been balcony gardening for years and finally have a yard! Ordered a Birdies Bed from you that'll arrive soon, and just ordered some drip irrigation from the Drip Depot!
PS - I'm very happy for you and your new homestead! That looks like a very exciting undertaking, and you have so much more space for gardening!

Mooktarr
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Thank you! I just ripped up my old messy drip system with the spaghetti-like drip lines and I'm trying TAPE! You've made the process very clear and easy to understand! Wonderful!

michellezito
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Good job in your presentation Bro.
Good efficient practice of labor/water conservation in your micro raised bed garden.
Keep up the great work and lets see more on your garden in the future.

ronaldknight
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Hadn't actually considered drip irrigation's potential and promise for me. But, to think of watering several beds at once and not holding a hose or trying to connect to several different soaker hoses, I'm stoked about trying it.

ozarkerwetta
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I've wanted to set up drip irrigation for years, but it always seemed so complicated. Instead I go out twice a week with my hose and try to water everything... I'm in zone 10- I appreciate this information. Thank you

HomeCentsWithNell
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Nice work brother Always remember that a looped system will always flow a bit better but may be overkill . Most water distribution system are designed as a loop

azevedoplumbing
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I just did this to my three garden beds off of the top of my head no sketch hahaha took me two days but that’s because my mind changes fast and I never keep my original plan this video was a lot of help while doing it but to hide everything I went Ahead and buried everything to come up through the beds instead of back of bed with big tube going around each bed lip and 1/4tube going to each plant

blue
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Thanks for sharing. Your informative and the delivery doesn't waste time.

mikefinley
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I really need to just sit down and learn all these. There's so many different numbers and components I get overwhelmed. I use a flimsy drip hose that is just painful to work with getting kinked all the time, and I have to use 1 long piece so the whole pressure problems there going to long distances. Haha.
I really appreciate you tackling this subject for someone like me. I just have to go slow with this stuff.
But man automatically watering your garden is seriously next level.
Time to level up! :-)

tauceti
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Hi Kevin. Found your channel tonight and am loving it!! I started gardening last year in raised beds and have been semi successful. :) I think I have a soil problem but that’s another question. I have 4 7x3 raised beds that right now are on a buried drip system. Each bed has two lines running the length of the bed. How far apart do you recommend spacing each line so there aren’t any dry spots? I’m wondering if I need to re space and add a middle line. Also, have you found that the irrigation lines interfere with your plant placement at all? Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!

heatherchristiano
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Thanks for your video! I am learning to set up drip in my garden.

castleofcostamesa
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Great video. I have one question tho. What made you want to go with 1/2" drip line instead the 1/4" ? Dripdepot seems to be recommending 1/4" for their bed guides.Thanks for the info!

stevengabrielejr.
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Thanks for details on how to plan properly. That is very helpful. It seems all your raised bed are connect at one location into the existing sprinkler in-gound system. I was wondering if it would be simple and easier to pressurize if connect multiple main lines to the in-ground system. I have a pop-up sprinkler every 12ft or so, and I can pull one main line to feed 3 raise beds. Any thought? Cheers!

barwithm
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WOW I GOT LOST WITH ALL THE NUMBERS.. starting my drip line this weekend. thank god for your videos... am going to copy you. lol

mariasilva-qmkx
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Wow, I just ordered from Drip Depot. I can see right now, I did not order enough.
Thank you for a good content in your video.

randymercer
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Such a great video on how to set up an irrigation system! Thanks for it!

Derrick_Harvey
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You can also run PVC out to your raised beds quite a distance. Just trench them down in the ground. Also put ball valves by each bed to be able to shut them off or restrict flow. And don't forget to blow out the lines to winterize it.

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