The Raindrip 015005T Soaker Tubing delivers water directly to plant root zones through a porous polyethylene design that gently seeps rather than sprays. This flexible black tubing is ideal for garden beds, vegetable gardens, borders, and watering rings around small trees and hedges. By applying water slowly and precisely where plants need it most, soaker tubing reduces water waste by up to 70% compared to conventional sprinklers while preventing runoff and soil erosion.
Installation is straightforward—connect the 1/4-inch tubing to a 1/2-inch or larger water supply line using a 1/4-inch barbed fitting or Clamp N Pierce connector, then position it in the area to be irrigated. The tubing can be cut to your desired length, buried under mulch, or left on the surface, and remains flexible enough to bend around curved garden areas and straight runs alike.
Features and Benefits
- Complete Root Zone Hydration: Porous material seeps water evenly along the entire line, moistening soil gradually for optimal plant absorption.
- Flexible Design: Bends to fit any garden layout and can be cut to desired length for custom configurations.
- Water Efficient: Uses up to 70% less water than sprinkler systems by delivering water at the rate soil can accept it, reducing runoff.
- Easy Connection: Connects to 1/4-inch barbed fittings and works with 1/2-inch or larger water supply lines.
- Versatile Application: Waters trees, hedges, garden areas, vegetable gardens, borders, and small plants.
Specifications
- Brand: Raindrip
- Model: 015005T
- Length: 50 feet
- Tubing Diameter: 1/4 inch outer diameter
- Inner Diameter: 0.16 to 0.197 inches
- Material: Polyethylene
- Color: Black
- Connection: 1/4-inch barbed fittings; requires 1/2-inch or larger water supply line
- Type: Non-pressure compensating soaker tubing
