Drip T-Tape

As mentioned last year in the post on watering systems, we have found drip tape to be an excellent way to go for efficient watering. I have tried several systems, and this is hands down the best in consistent delivery and ease of use.

I need to find an efficient way to store the watering system over winter, as for much of our fields, I wanted to remove the tape and feed lines to allow for tilling and soil preparation.

Below are the items we have used, and comparative prices.

3/4 Main Line:

• Garden female hose beginning to 3/4" line connector - $1.50
• 3/4 main line hose - $0.15 per foot
• 3/4 hose tees - $2.66
• 3/4 coupler - $1.22
• 3/4 elbow (90 deg bend) - $2.10
• 3/4 hose end plug - $0.80

T-Tape:

• T-tape - 8 mil - $0.04 per foot (weeps every 8 inches)
• U Shape wire hold downs - $0.08 each, or $8.00 per 100.
• Tape x .400 barb connector - $0.50 each
• Tape x .400 barb connector with valve - $1.60 each
• .400 barb goof plug - $0.35 each
• Tape coupler - $0.64 each
• Tape elbow - $1.50
• Tape tee - $1.60

We have several hose timers which can help automate the watering process in case you are away on a trip. All in all, the t-tape system is very easy to use and trouble free. We are reusing all of our components, and they are holding up well for the second year.