Rain Bird PATIOKIT Drip Irrigation Patio Watering Kit, Connects to Faucet, 1/4" Drip Tubing,Black

This is a great system if you are the type of person who loves designing and creating your own setup. It's sort of like the erector set for the adult gardner.This comes with a 6 outlet manifold and a stake otherwise I think the Rain Bird DRIPPAILQ Drip Irrigation Repair and Expansion Kit is a better deal. I purchased both and have used most of the material.I currently have two setupsThe first one is at the corner of the backyard fence where we have several plants (Rhodies, roses, and a new tree). Then about 30 feet down the two fence lines we have several new trees planted. I set the manifold just right of the corner plants. I have two lines that feed the trees running down the fence lines and two more lines that feed the different plants in the corner. It's well over 100 feet of running line because I had to use some of the tubing from the expansion kit. While I mainly use one or two emitters and different gallons per hour depending on size of plant I also used a couple of bubblers. I had to use a few emitters and Ts from the expansion kit as well. It will take a few waterings and testing just to see how well my design is working especially right now with record breaking heat. But that's what I love about this system - you can design and redesign anytime.The second run is for five new trees on about a 30 foot run. The expansion kit comes with a hose adapter that includes a screen.What I used the most was the tubing, of course, but also Ts and emitters. And I had just enough stakes but I will probably need to get more as I expand.Overall this is a great way to water your plants and save water/money during this hot season!

I have been looking into drip irrigation for the perimeter of my house for awhile now. I was tired of getting the hose out each time and have to grab it out. My backyard is HUGE. I watched videos on YouTube and it all seemed so intimidating. I decided to just jump in and give it my best shot. I came across this set and I am so glad I did. It was so easy to assemble.The instructions don't exactly give you tons of info, but it was enough for me to understand. I also watched some videos online to help. I suggest doing that as well.I took out the pieces and planned it all out. Once I got out there and started, it all just came together so easily. Connecting the tubes and all the little pieces was so easy. The only issue I came across was every once in awhile I found a piece hard to push in, but I wouldn't say it's the products fault.I ended up not having all the pieces I need, but this company made it super easy to order more things I needed right from their storefront.Once I got it all together and turned on...everything worked as it should. I did have a few leaks (not the products fault, all mine) and I just used silicone to fix it. Im honestly shocked I was able to do this all on my own and how easy this kit made it. It's also very customizable so I feel like this could work in any garden.Tip that I learned: lay your tubing out in the sun for a little bit. This will make it easier to work with!

The kit was easy to set up. I am happy with it.Some small things-When the temperature is under approximately 75 degrees, there is a leak at the dripper connections from the 1/2 inch tubing. Those same connections are watertight when the temperature is above 90 degrees.We are using this kit to water our 80-foot backyard garden and found the selection of drip watering devices “almost” perfect. I would consider the Rain Bird DRIPPAILQ Drip Irrigation Repair and Expansion Kit an essential supplemental purchase.The one big issue I have is the interaction with Smart hose valves.I own three Orbit BHyve valves and the Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller.On an Orbit 62010N 4 outlet Brass Hose Faucet Manifold, I have installed a Hoselink garden hose, a simple four-head lawn sprinkler system, the Orbit 69525 Micro Bubbler Complete Drip Irrigation Watering Kit, and the Rain Bird kit. The three sprinkler systems are attached to three separate Orbit BHyve units.On the Orbit kit and my lawn sprinklers, I have NEVER had a water hammer. I have had those systems in service for three years.Approximately four times out of every five uses, the Smart valve refuses to close on the Rain Bird kit and causes a water hammer. I have tried moving the valve further down the hose line, systematically removing sections of the 3-in-1 Rain Bird faucet adapter, and installing fresh batteries in the water valve to no avail.I replaced the BHyve with the Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller. I STILL got a water hammer ONLY in the Rain Bird line.I can’t fault Rain Bird for this behavior. The kit does work flawlessly and does exactly what it claims to do.However, I would be hesitant if I was setting up a DIY, Alexa, Homekit Smart water system.

Good kit, great value. Other kits are cheaper, but you need to buy one and stick with that brand/size , don't mess about and trying mixing too many of them. And the tool isn't the best, but you can make it work for small projects. If you need to do this yearly, I'd just invest in better tools to do the job.

I paid less than half price by purchasing this on Amazon described as used bit in excellent condition. When I received it, an inspection of the goods determined that all parts were present and it appeared unused. The box was just a little beat up. Not the first time I have purchased things from Amazon Resold, and it won't be the last. The product itself is well suited for use on a patio, porch or other area with container plants.