Q: How is drip pipe different from soaker hose?
The drip pipe has solid walls and releases water only from the built-in drippers every 12" along its length, while a soaker hose weeps along its whole length.
XC257 - 1/2" × 100' Drip Pipe
Not to be confused with soaker hose, this solid-wall, flexible 1/2" tubing has pressure-compensating drippers installed in it every 12". Cheaper than buying the tubing and drippers separately. Connects to 1/2" fittings used with a header hose. Each dripper leaks at a rate of 1 gallon per hour. 100’ length; can be cut into smaller pieces. Made in USA.
The drip pipe has solid walls and releases water only from the built-in drippers every 12" along its length, while a soaker hose weeps along its whole length.
The pressure-compensating drippers are installed every 12" along the pipe.
Each dripper delivers 1 gallon per hour.
Yes, the 100' pipe can be cut into shorter pieces and connected with 1/2" fittings used on a header hose.
| Materials | Polyethylene plastic |
| Dimensions | 1/2" diameter; 100' length; drippers every 12" |
| Compatibility | Compatible with 1/2" fittings |
| Capacity | 1 gph per dripper |
| Includes | Drip pipe |
| Color/Finish | Black |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Drip Pipe for Drip and Low-Flow Irrigation Systems
Not to be confused with soaker hose, this solid-wall, flexible 1/2" tubing has pressure-compensating drippers installed in it every 12". Cheaper than buying the tubing and drippers separately. Connects to 1/2" fittings used with a header hose. Each dripper leaks at a rate of 1 gallon per hour. 100’ length; can be cut into smaller pieces. Made in USA.
