do you not have the problem of the dripline constantly bursting at the barb fittings? Every time I replace a stretch of line, the dripline breaks at the couplings within two weeks.
1 of 2 things it may be. Most common, if it is "breaking", then it is probably a critter chewing through the fitting to get to the water. 2nd issue may be there is no pressure regulator on the zone. This would not cause the fitting to break, but rather to pop out repeatedly. These zones need to be set to 40PSI to prevent disconnecting.
@@thriveos The fitting isn't breaking, nor is it popping out. I have 40 PSI regulators on all my zones. What's happening is that the tubing is cracking just a tiny bit at some of the fittings, much like you'd expect it to do after drying out for years in the sun, except this is after two weeks of use. 🤷♂
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do you not have the problem of the dripline constantly bursting at the barb fittings? Every time I replace a stretch of line, the dripline breaks at the couplings within two weeks.
1 of 2 things it may be.
Most common, if it is "breaking", then it is probably a critter chewing through the fitting to get to the water.
2nd issue may be there is no pressure regulator on the zone. This would not cause the fitting to break, but rather to pop out repeatedly. These zones need to be set to 40PSI to prevent disconnecting.
@@thriveos The fitting isn't breaking, nor is it popping out. I have 40 PSI regulators on all my zones. What's happening is that the tubing is cracking just a tiny bit at some of the fittings, much like you'd expect it to do after drying out for years in the sun, except this is after two weeks of use. 🤷♂
@@peterkuebler8284 What brand is the tubing and where are you purchasing it?
@@thriveos It is Hunter HDL. I'm getting it from the nearest Aqua-flo supply store.