Soaker Hose vs. Drip Irrigation | Replacing Soaker Hose with a DIY Drip Irrigation System

You may have experienced frustration with a soaker hose emitting more water at the beginning than at the end before. There's a better way! In this video, Adam shows you how to easily replace your soaker hose with a superior self watering method previously only available to the agriculture industry. This method ensures even water distribution throughout your garden, resulting in healthier plants and a more beautiful landscape.

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Special thanks to Hummingbird Estates in Jacksonville, Oregon.
https://www.hummingbirdestate.com/

Tools used:
- 🔨 Hammer
- ✂️ Scissors
- Tubing Cutters: https://www.dripdepot.com/1-inch-poly...
- Pro Punch: https://www.dripdepot.com/pro-punch-q...

Parts List:
Head Assembly:
- Claber Aquauno Logica Timer: https://www.dripdepot.com/8422-aquaun...
- Hendrickson Bros J10 Hose Vacuum Breaker: https://www.dripdepot.com/bros-j10-ho...
- Tee Filter: https://www.dripdepot.com/product/tee...
- Senninger 3/4" Hose Thread Pressure Regulator: https://www.dripdepot.com/product/sen...
- 1/2" Tubing x Female Hose Thread Swivel (FHTS) Adapter - Thread Size: 3/4" FHT: https://www.dripdepot.com/perma-loc-t...

Tubing, Fittings, Drippers, Etc.:
- 1/2" Polyethylene Tubing: https://www.dripdepot.com/polyethylen...
- 1/2" Polyethylene Pressure Compensating Drip Line: https://www.dripdepot.com/product/hal...
- 1/2" Tubing Tee: https://www.dripdepot.com/perma-loc-t...
- 1/2" Tubing End Cap: https://www.dripdepot.com/perma-loc-t...
- 1/2" Tubing Coupling: https://www.dripdepot.com/perma-loc-t...
- 1/2" Tubing Elbow: https://www.dripdepot.com/perma-loc-t...
- iDrop Button Dripper 0.5 GPH: https://www.dripdepot.com/idrop-butto...
- 1/4" Barb Tubing Coupling: https://www.dripdepot.com/barb-tubing...
- 1/4" Barb Tubing Tee: https://www.dripdepot.com/barb-tubing...
- 1/4" Goof Plug: https://www.dripdepot.com/goof-plug-s...
- 1/4" Polyethylene Tubing: https://www.dripdepot.com/polyethylen...
- 6" Micro Tube Stabilizer Stake: https://www.dripdepot.com/6-inch-micr...
- 1/2" Tubing Holder Stake: https://www.dripdepot.com/product/hal...
- 8" Galvanized Steel Wire Stake for 1/2" Tubing: https://www.dripdepot.com/product/8-i...
- 5" Galvanized Steel Wire Stake for 1/4" Tubing: https://www.dripdepot.com/product/5-i...

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Planning the System
1:26 - Removing the Soaker Hose
1:39 - Installing the Head Assembly
2:48 - Installing the Mainline Tubing
3:56 - Installing the 1/2" Dripline
5:34 - Adding Mainline to Reach the Retaining Wall Bed and Cross the Stairway
6:55 - Installing the Rest of the 1/2" Dripline
7:36- Installing 1/2" Dripline in Retaining Wall Bed
8:43 - Adding 1/4" Dripline to 1/2" Mainline
10:46 - Adding Button Drippers to 1/2" Mainline using 1/4" Tubing
11:47 - Flushing the Drip Irrigation System
12:08 - Running the First Watering Cycle / Checking for Leaks

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