DIG Adjustable Micro Sprayer Irrigation Kit - Pack of 3

DIG’s adjustable micro sprayer kit (model SM500) is a complete kit designed to water a garden of up to 500 sq ft and is ideal for flowerbeds, shrubs, groundcovers, container beds, and under tree canopies. The kit has all the parts needed to install a system with eight adjustable micro sprayers starting from an outside hose faucet, and can be automated using one of DIG’s battery operated or solar powered controllers. It can accommodate expansion of up to 1000 sq ft by using additional 1/2″ drip tubing and micro sprayers for a total flow rate of up to 220 GPH.

Whats Is In Each Box?

The contents listed is for a single box. Since this is a "Pack of 3", you will receive x3 of whats listed here.

Features

• Use to install a micro-sprayer system from a hose faucet
• Contains 46 pieces for a complete installation
• Simple to install, expand and customize; can cover up to 500 sq ft
• Includes adjustable micro sprayers in 360°, 180° and 90° coverage for small and large areas
• Offers gentle watering with low water usage leading to less plant stress and less water runoff
• Saves water when compared to a conventional sprinkler system
• No glue or tools required
• Use above ground; may be covered with mulch, if desired
• Operating pressure range of 25 to 30 PSI

About the SM500 Adjustable Micro Sprayer Kit

The Adjustable Micro Sprayer Kit can be used in a wide range of gardens layouts with shrubs, trees flowers and groundcovers. The kit uses adjustable micro sprayers with 360°, 180° and 90° spray patterns to provide installation flexibility to create a beautiful garden. The adjustable micro sprayers in this kit have no moving parts and distribute the water in a very similar manner to conventional spray heads but with a very low application rate. This kit contains all the parts required to install a complete system for up to 500 SF and includes everything needed to hook up to any standard outdoor water faucet or garden hose. If a faucet is not adjacent to the garden or to the location of the adjustable micro sprayers installation, use additional length of ½” drip tubing (model # B35 for 50‘ or model # B36 for 100’) or extend it from the faucet using a garden hose. To start the installation, install the backflow device directly to the faucet or to the end of the garden hose, followed by a 25-PSI pressure regulator. The pressure regulator is used to lower the incoming pressure from the faucet to the recommended operating pressure of 25 PSI, which is within the range of operating pressures for drip irrigation or micro-sprinkler systems.

Installation Steps

Step1 .

Connect to your water source (faucet) using a backflow preventer, pre-set pressure regulator and swivel adapter. A filter is recommended.

Step 2.

Lay the poly tubing along the path and around the plants area and connect it to the swivel adapter. Leave the poly tubing outin the sun for a few minutes to make it easier and more flexible.

Step 3.

Add the tee, elbows, and other parts as needed. Punch a hole into the poly tubing and attach the micro sprayers to the 1/2″ poly tubing or to the end of the micro tubing.

Step 4.

When completed, turn the water on, flush the line and close the end of the poly tubing using a figure "8" hose end.

About the soil and suggested drip emitters spacing:

• Sandy soil or light textured soil: Water percolates straight through before it can spread far enough horizontally, so use the drip emitters in close spacing of 10″ to 12″ apart. Apply water at close intervals such as every other day for 20 to 90 minutes depending on plant size and type, daylight conditions (full sun, partial sun or shaded) and weather pattern (cold to hot) with the plants under full sun in hot conditions getting the longer period.
• Loamy soil or medium textured soil: This is the ideal soil condition with water moving slowly and spreading evenly, so use the drip emitters spaced 16″ to 18″ apart. Apply water at wider intervals such as every two to four days for 15 to 90 minutes depending on plant size, type, daylight conditions (full sun, partial sun or shaded) and weather pattern (cold to hot) with the plants under full sun in hot conditions getting the longer period.
• Clay soil or heavy textured soil: Water is absorbed very slowly, so install the drip emitters at a spacing of 18″ to 24″ apart. Apply water at longer intervals such as every three to five days for 30 minutes to 60 minutes depending on flow rate, plant size and type, daylight conditions (full sun, partial sun or shaded) and weather pattern (cold to hot) with the plants under full sun in hot conditions getting the longer period.

Exmaple Layout

About the soil and suggested drip emitters spacing:

Specifications - Micro Sprayer Assembly

• Adjustable flow rate per head from 0-28.1 GPH @ 25 PSI
• Operating pressure: 10-30 PSI
• Recommended operating pressure: 25 PSI (use with model #D46, 25-PSI pressure regulator)
• Wetting diameter: up to 23' (7.0 m)
• Pattern: 360°, 180° and 90°
• Trajectory: approximately 40°
• Recommended spacing: 8' to 12' apart
• Filter requirement: minimum of 80 mesh
• Material:
  • Stake: polypropylene
  • 12" PE riser: polyethylene
  • Micro sprayer: high-impact plastic

Specifications - Micro Sprayer on Stake

• Operating pressure range: 15 to 30 PSI
• Recommended operating pressure: 25 PSI (use with model #D46, 25-PSI pressure regulator)
• Flow rate: 0 to 20 GPH with approximately 14 clicks
• Pattern: 360° spray pattern
• Wetting area: 0 to 11.5’
• Filter requirement: minimum of 120 mesh
• Recommended spacing: 4' to 5' apart when completely open
• Material:
  • Stake: polypropylene
  • Micro sprayers: high-impact plastic