How To Install Drip System In Parking Lots

Drip Well In Parking Lots!

This article is an installation guide for installing drip irrigation in parking lots. It includes guides to sparse, dense, and combination foliage types.

Sparse Application:

With any parking lot island, you will need a drip line put in, otherwise, you are watering your plants by hand.

When you water anything by hand you risk missing days and drying out your plants, as well as spending large amounts of money on maintenance. It is important to have an evenly installed drip line system. Sprinkler Warehouse provides any tool you might need to help easily install an irrigation system for a sparsely planted parking lot island.

How to Install Irrigation System In Parking Lot:

Assemble Control Zone Kit and connect to a water source
Connect Easy-Fit Adapter to Easy-Fit Tree for connection to Control Zone Kit
Cut lengths of landscape drip line to build grid in the planting area
Connect lengths of landscape drip line to Easy-Fit Fittings to create a grid, add Air Relief Valve Kit to the zone
Staple landscape drip line grid in place and flush for 2 minutes
Install planting material
If you have a timer, the last thing to do is set it

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Advantages: Installation Guide For Sparse Parking Lots

Fewer weeds
Reduces maintenance requirements
Saves up to 70% of your water

Note: Don’t add too many drip emitters as this can reduce the overall delivery capabilities of your system.

Dense Application:

With any parking lot island, you will need a drip line put in, otherwise, you are spending more money on maintenance.

Most states must now advise their citizens to refrain from wasting water, drip irrigation is the best way to conserve water, and still keep a beautiful landscape. Sprinkler Warehouse can provide you with any tool you may need to install a densely planted island. We even have an easy-to-follow tutorial for your individual needs.

How to Install:

Assemble Control Zone Kit and connect to a water source
Connect Easy-Fit Series for connection to Control Zone Kit
Cut lengths of landscape drip line to build grid in the planting area
Use MDCF Fittings to create an LD grid. Add Air Relief Valve Kit and staple grid in place. Insert XB Emitters into LD for supplemental watering
Connect the tubing to XB Emitters, run lines, and stake next to larger plants
Flush zones for 2 minutes
Install planting material

Advantages: Installation Guide For Dense Parking Lots

No overspray into the parking lot
Reduces maintenance requirements
Saves up to 70% of your water

Combination Application:

Your parking lot islands are a difficult space to fill; once you have a combination of foliage inside of the island you will need a drip system for watering.

If you place an XB Drip Emitter next to larger plants with higher water requirements, you will lower your amount of runoff, this reduces the liability in high-traffic areas. You can also save money on maintenance fees by installing a drip system. We are here to provide you with the right knowledge and tools to get started on your parking lot irrigation project.

How to Install:

Assemble Control Zone Kit and connect to a water source
Connect Easy-Fit Series for connection to Control Zone Kit
Cut lengths of landscape dripline to build a grid in the planting area
Use MDCF Fittings to create an LD grid. Add Air Relief Valve Kit and staple grid in place. Insert XB Emitters into LD for supplemental watering
Connect 1/4″ tubing to XB Emitters, run lines, and stake next to larger plants
Flush zones for 2 minutes
Install planting material