How to Install a Large Farm Drip Irrigation System (Complete DIY Guide)

Adam walks you through installing a drip tape irrigation system for large farms. *If you want to use the exact kit we used in this video, we used our 1 Acre Farm Kit:* https://www.dripdepot.com/large-farm-kit-size-1-acre *Explore our selection of Drip Irrigation Kits:* https://www.dripdepot.com/irrigation-kits How to Design a Drip Irrigation System: https://youtu.be/FJF49lb23b8 Planning a Drip Irrigation System Guide: https://help.dripdepot.com/support/solutions/articles/11000044426-planning-your-drip-irrigation-system Special thanks to our friends at Mama Bees Flower Farm in Applegate, Oregon. https://mamabeesfarm.com/ *Tools used:* - 10mm Socket Wrench - ✂️ Scissors - Layflat Cutter for Teardrop Fittings - Size : 14 mm (0.550"): https://www.dripdepot.com/layflat-cutter-for-teardrop-fittings-size-14-mm-half50-inch - Tee Handle Hex Installation Tool - Size : 10 mm: https://www.dripdepot.com/tee-handle-hex-installation-tool-size-10-mm *Parts list:* _Head Assembly:_ - PVC FPT Elbow - FPT Size : 2" x 2" : https://www.dripdepot.com/schedule-40-pvc-fpt-elbow-fpt-size-2-inch-by-2-inch - PVC T.B.E. Close Nipples - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/schedule-80-pvc-t-b-e-close-nipples-size-2-inch - PVC FPT Ball Valve - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/pvc-fpt-ball-valve-size-2-inch - T-Filter -Large THF Cartridge with Stainless Steel Clamp - Size : 2" - Filtration : 96 Micron (155 Mesh) - Type : Disc: https://www.dripdepot.com/t-filter-large-thf-cartridge-with-stainless-steel-clamp-size-2-inch-filtration-96-micron-155-mesh-type-disc - 2" Ultra High Flow Pressure Regulator - PSI : 10 PSI: https://www.dripdepot.com/2-inch-ultra-high-flow-pressure-regulator-psi-10-psi - Layflat x Male Threads Adapter - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/layflat-by-male-threads-adapter-size-2-inch _Layflat:_ - Flexi-Flat Layflat Hose - Size : 2" - Length : 328': https://www.dripdepot.com/flexi-flat-layflat-hose-by-size-2-inch-length-328-feet _Emitters:_ - P1 Ultra 5/8" Drip Tape - Wall Thickness : 15 mil - Emitter Spacing : 12" - Emitter Flow : 0.25 GPH - Roll Length : 4,100' : https://www.dripdepot.com/p1-five-eigths-inch-drip-tape-wall-thickness-15-mil-emitter-spacing-12-inch-emitter-flow-0-25-gallons-per-hour-roll-length-4-100-feet _Fittings:_ - Layflat/Oval Hose Insert End Plug - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/layflat-oval-hose-insert-end-plug-size-2-inch - Layflat/Oval Hose Insert Tee - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/layflat-oval-hose-insert-tee-size-2-inch - Economy 5/8" Tape x Layflat Adapter Valve: https://www.dripdepot.com/economy-five-eigths-inch-tape-by-layflat-adapter-valve - Drip Tape End Cap - Perma-Loc Size : 5/8" Tape: https://www.dripdepot.com/perma-loc-tape-end-cap-perma-loc-size-five-eigths-inch-tape _Misc. Parts:_ - Stainless Steel Bolt Clamps - Size : 2": https://www.dripdepot.com/stainless-steel-bolt-clamps-size-2-inch *Other supplies you might need:* Hand Push Seeder Machine: https://www.dripdepot.com/hand-push-seeder-machine Foam Knee Pads: https://www.dripdepot.com/foam-gardening-knee-pads Spiral Planting Drill Bit: https://www.dripdepot.com/spiral-planting-drill-bit Frost/Germination Blanket: https://www.dripdepot.com/frost-germination-blanket Landscape Fabric: https://www.dripdepot.com/pro-spun-landscape-fabric-by Anti-Bird Netting: https://www.dripdepot.com/anti-bird-netting Frost Protection Row Fabric: https://www.dripdepot.com/frost-protection-row-fabric Harvesting Apron: https://www.dripdepot.com/harvesting-apron TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Step 1: Design the System 00:51 - What Parts do you need for Head Assembly? 02:30 - What Mainline, Fittings, and Emitters do you need? 06:16 - Organize your Parts 06:34 - Parts Overview 08:48 - Water Source - Head Assembly Installation 11:04 - Installing Mainline (Layflat) to Water Source 11:24 - How to Install Layflat Mainline & Fittings 14:09 - Flushing the System 14:48 - How to Install Drip Tape Adapters into Layflat 18:04 - Unrolling Drip Tape in the Field 18:55 - Attaching Drip Tape to Mainline 19:33 - How to Cap off Drip Tape Line 20:55 - First Watering Cycle *FOLLOW US* ▶️ Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@dripdepot?sub_confirmation=1 ▶️ Website - https://www.dripdepot.com ▶️ Instagram - https://instagram.com/dripdepotinc ▶️ Pinterest - https://pin.it/LCKDJAu ▶️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dripdepotinc