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irrig8r
06-10-2009, 12:08 PM
Going to a Netafim-sponsored lunch and hour seminar at my distributor this afternoon.

Found out from the distributor yesterday that it no longer needs the air relief valve and has built in check valves at each emitter.

He's carrying only the 0.4 gpm and 0.6 gph, and NOT the 0.9 gph. Which flow rate do you use most?

I've been using Agrifim Duraflo Dripperline (1 gph at various distances available). I like the fact that it use .700 fittings, so it's versatile. But it costs more.

The Netafim costs less, but means I have to carry one more group of fittings to get it done. Is it worth that additional hassle?
Wet_Boots
06-10-2009, 12:23 PM
Weren't there some push-the-pipe-into-the-fitting connectors that fit both .700 and the next size down?
ohenry
06-10-2009, 01:02 PM
Rainbird makes a fitting that's pretty universal for drip. Works OK, not sure how cost-effective it is.

http://rainbird.com/drip/products/distribution/easyfit.htm

But even if you start using that, that means a new set of fittings.
unit28
06-10-2009, 01:09 PM
Toro DL2000 Dripline with RootGuard
prolly save ya more eh?
SoCalLandscapeMgmt
06-10-2009, 02:35 PM
Rain Bird Landscape Drip Line. I've laid MILES of that stuff. Never had any problems. Would you rather buy product from an American company who makes the product here in the USA (California and Alabama) or from an Israeli company who is funded by the Israeli government.... I'm just sayin' :)

The Rain bird universal compression fittings work great too when working on sites with multiple sizes / brands of tube already installed. If it is a new install and we're doing landscape drip line we just use tthe insert fittings.
Wet_Boots
06-10-2009, 03:01 PM
are you saying israeli drip smells like gefilte fish
Mike Leary
06-10-2009, 03:20 PM
Which flow rate do you use most?

I've always used 9gph Netafim. We've been using the tubing with the LDC built-in ,works great.
JeffY
06-10-2009, 03:43 PM
We use the 6gph tubing for the grid. On certain areas where plants will require more water, we will put in the 9gph drip.
Tony Clifton
06-10-2009, 03:51 PM
You are paying less for Netafim than Agrifim?
ARGOS
06-10-2009, 05:04 PM
Just got a post card from Rainbird. Says the 250' coil of .9gph Dripline XF is $119.47 and Netafim is $144.81.
greenmonster304
06-10-2009, 05:47 PM
Just got a post card from Rainbird. Says the 250' coil of .9gph Dripline XF is $119.47 and Netafim is $144.81.

I pay $50 for a 250' and $100 for 500' xf drip
ARGOS
06-10-2009, 05:57 PM
That is list. Just comparing prices.

Rainbird XF (http://www.rainbird.com/drip/products/dripline/XFDripline.htm)
Kiril
06-10-2009, 06:24 PM
Found out from the distributor yesterday that it no longer needs the air relief valve and has built in check valves at each emitter.

Hmmm, sounds familiar.

He's carrying only the 0.4 gpm and 0.6 gph, and NOT the 0.9 gph. Which flow rate do you use most?

I use all the standard flow rates, but 0.26 the most. Just special order what you need, it only takes a couple of days to get it (being it is shipped from SoCal).
Kiril
06-10-2009, 06:27 PM
Rain Bird Landscape Drip Line. I've laid MILES of that stuff. Never had any problems. Would you rather buy product from an American company who makes the product here in the USA (California and Alabama) or from an Israeli company who is funded by the Israeli government.... I'm just sayin' :)

When it comes to micro irrigation, Israel .... thank you very much Mr. RB rep.

In fact, the Techline CV is the only reason I even considered specing drip again, and the stuff ain't cheap .... but then the best never is.
SoCalLandscapeMgmt
06-10-2009, 06:33 PM
Just because I'm pushing American made products doesn't mean that I am a Rain Bird Rep.
AI Inc
06-10-2009, 06:36 PM
RB drip blows , used to be one size , now its supposed to be the same size as netafim but it isnt.Seems RB cant make up its mind . Kinda like a esp lx and an esp lx plus.
Kiril
06-10-2009, 06:37 PM
Just because I'm pushing American made products doesn't mean that I am a Rain Bird Rep.

Pull for whatever (RB) product you want. I choose to pull for the best, regardless of who or where it is made. Netafim makes the best inline drip products on the market, end of story. RB makes the best spray body in the biz, so I pull for their spray bodies.
FIMCO-MEISTER
06-10-2009, 06:45 PM
Hard to beat that netafim. I used RB for awhile but went back to netafim. I prefer push in barbs. But if RB is made in America I'll give them any opportunity I can. If Israel takes out that Iranian nuke site though they will get my business for a loooooong time. If they take out the NK nukes and free the kidnapped journalists I'll become a customer for life.
Mike Leary
06-10-2009, 07:30 PM
Hard to beat that netafim. I used RB for awhile but went back to netafim. I prefer push in barbs. But if RB is made in America I'll give them any opportunity I can. If Israel takes out that Iranian nuke site though they will get my business for a loooooong time. If they take out the NK nukes and free the kidnapped journalists I'll become a customer for life.

Double ditto.:clapping:
hoskm01
06-10-2009, 07:31 PM
Just got a post card from Rainbird. Says the 250' coil of .9gph Dripline XF is $119.47 and Netafim is $144.81.
No check valve for RB, yet.
irrig8r
06-10-2009, 07:55 PM
Just got a post card from Rainbird. Says the 250' coil of .9gph Dripline XF is $119.47 and Netafim is $144.81.

Got the same one in yesterday's mail.