{"product_id":"drip-valve-take-off-16mm","title":"Drip Valve Take Off 16mm","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis valve sits between two sections of a drip irrigation line. Turn the red handle one way and water flows through. Turn it the other way, and water stops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is like a tap for a single drip line. One side has a lock nut that clamps onto a PE pipe. The other side is a socket; you push a barbed fitting or another piece of PE pipe into it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation: Lock Barb Side (with Lock Nut)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut the 16mm PE tube square. Push the tube onto the barbed fitting under the lock nut. The tube should cover all barbs, about 15 to 20 mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlide the lock nut towards the tube and tighten by hand. Hand tight is sufficient. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use pliers. The nut compresses the tube against the barb for a leak‑proof seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation: Female Barb Side (Socket)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe female side is a socket with internal barbs. Push a 16mm PE tube or a barbed fitting (such as a start connector, elbow, or coupler) into the female socket. Push firmly until it seats, about 15 mm. The internal barbs hold the inserted piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo lock nut on this side. To remove, twist and pull. This side lets you disconnect lines without cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn the red handle clockwise (right) to close the valve; water stops. Turn counter‑clockwise (left) to open fully. Only use fully open or fully closed. Leaving it half open for a long time can damage the inside seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere a Farmer Would Use It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo shut off one row without turning off the whole system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – If you have several rows of tomatoes and one row is already harvested, put a valve on that row’s line. Close the valve and water keeps going to the other rows. No need to cap or cut the line.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo repair a leaking section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – If a drip line gets cut or starts leaking in the middle, cut out the bad section. Put a valve on each side of the repair. Then you can turn water back on gradually and check for leaks. The valves also let you isolate the repair later if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo add a temporary branch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Push a barbed start connector into the female socket side. Attach a new drip line to that connector. Now you have a new branch that you can turn on or off independently.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo make a manifold for small zones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Connect several of these valves to a mainline using the lock barb side. On the female side of each valve, attach a short drip line to a different bed or row. Each row gets its own on\/off control.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat If It Leaks?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLock barb side leaking – The pipe may not be fully pushed in, or the lock nut is loose. Re‑cut the pipe square, push it in all the way, and tighten the nut by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemale side leaking – The barbed fitting you inserted may not be fully seated. Push it in harder. If it still leaks, wrap a couple of turns of PTFE tape around the barb before inserting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressure Limit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks with drip pressures up to 3 bar (about 45 PSI). For higher pressures, the pipe might blow off the barbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrriHub provides reliable irrigation and farm systems for small and medium‑scale farmers across Kenya. For help choosing the right product for your farm, reach out to us directly. Call us: +254 729 717 881. Visit our store: Shubham Complex, Old Mombasa Rd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IRRI HUB KE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43037636362345,"sku":"DRIP VALVE TAKE OFF 16MM","price":45.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8167\/5625\/files\/drip_valve.png?v=1774420103","url":"https:\/\/shop.irrihub.com\/products\/drip-valve-take-off-16mm","provider":"Irri-hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}