Netafim Blank FlexNet Flexible Pipe, 2 in, No Outlets, 328 ft Coil (05FX02)

Netafim Blank FlexNet Pipe, 2 in Flexible Supply Line

Carrying water from a filter station to a distant block calls for pipe that lays out fast and pulls back in easily. This Netafim FlexNet pipe, item 43002-000179 and model 05FX02, is the 2 in blank version, made without any welded outlets. That makes it a plain transfer or distribution line between the head and the manifolds. Netafim makes FlexNet from 100% recyclable polypropylene, resistant to UV and chemicals. A black stripe along the pipe identifies it on the ground. When empty it lies flat, and it can be stepped on or driven over without damage. Under pressure it shows zero axial elongation, so the line does not snake, tangle or bend. Netafim sets the maximum recommended working pressure for the 2 in size at 36.2 psi. The nominal inside diameter is 2.0 in, with a 2.09 in outside diameter and a 0.030 in wall. Each coil is 328 ft, or 100 meters, and weighs about 31 lb.

Laying Out 2 Inch Flexible Pipe in the Field

Stand the coil at the head and unroll it along the planned route. No special tools are needed, and the pipe works on the surface or buried. Netafim's matching coupler kits join two lengths, and a FlexNet end cap closes the far end. An NPT x barb kit or a spigot x barb connector kit ties the line into rigid pipe or a valve. Stainless steel clamps and rubber seals in the same size are listed separately as spares. Netafim's patch kit, with a punch and 20 plugs with washers, covers field repairs. Flush the line before connecting manifolds so debris from laying out goes out the end. Keep operating pressure below the rated maximum, especially where a pump can surge at startup. At season's end, drain the line and roll it back onto the coil for storage. Netafim reports labor savings of 20 to 30% for FlexNet compared with a typical layflat installation.

Key Features

• 2 in blank FlexNet: No outlets, for transfer and distribution runs.
• Rated to 36.2 psi: Maximum recommended working pressure for the 2 in size.
• Polypropylene construction: 100% recyclable, UV and chemical resistant.
• Lies flat when empty: Can be stepped on or driven over when not pressurized.
• Zero axial elongation: Will not snake, tangle or bend under pressure.
• 328 ft coil: About 31 lb per 100 m coil.

Technical Specifications