How to reduce a drip system

 

Reducing a drip irrigation system depends on whether you need to:

1. Lower the water flow – Reduce pressure, adjust emitters, or use flow restrictors.
2. Decrease the number of emitters – Cap off unused outlets or remove unnecessary tubing.
3. Convert to a smaller system – Replace main tubing with a narrower diameter or redesign the layout.

Here are specific ways to reduce your drip system:

1. Reduce Water Flow or Pressure

• Install a pressure regulator (10–30 PSI is ideal for most systems).
• Use emitters with lower flow rates (e.g., switch from 2 GPH to 0.5 GPH).
• Add a flow control valve to restrict the overall water supply.

2. Cap Off Unused Emitters or Tubing

• Use goof plugs to seal holes from removed emitters.
• Cap or clamp off unused sections of tubing if downsizing.

3. Narrow Down the System

• Replace ½-inch tubing with ¼-inch if less coverage is needed.
• Convert multi-emitter setups to a single emitter per plant.

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