Repair
No Water at All From Drip: A Diagnostic Checklist
When your drip system runs but nothing comes out, the cause is almost always one blockage between the faucet and…
Troubleshooting and Repair
Even a good drip system acts up now and then, and almost every problem has a quick fix once you know where to look. This section is your repair manual for clogged emitters, split tubing, leaking joints, weak pressure, and freeze damage
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Winterizing Drip to Prevent Freeze Damage
A hard freeze can split drip tubing and crack your backflow preventer overnight. Here is how to drain, blow out,…
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Repairing Freeze-Cracked Drip Parts in Spring
Winter ice splits regulators, valves, and fittings in ways you won't see until the water turns back on. Here's how…
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Drip Irrigation Troubleshooting: Fix Common Problems
A master guide to drip irrigation troubleshooting that helps you triage the most common failures fast, then points you to…
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How to Unclog Drip Emitters That Stopped Flowing
Clogged drip emitters usually stop flowing because of grit, sediment, or mineral buildup. Here is the exact removal, soaking, and…
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Clearing Hard-Water Mineral Clogs in Drip Lines
Hard-water scale clogs drip emitters from the inside, and no amount of poking will fix it. Here is the vinegar…
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Stop Leaks at Drip Fittings and Connectors
Leaks where tubing meets connectors are the most common drip problem I see. Here is how to spot a bad…
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Repairing Split or Chewed Drip Tubing
A split or chewed drip line does not mean you replace the whole run. Here is how to cut out…