Netafim Blank FlexNet, 3 in Flexible Transfer Pipe
Seasonal blocks and rented ground often need a mainline that can be laid down in spring and picked up in fall. Netafim model 05FX03, item 43002-000199, is 3 in FlexNet supplied blank, with no welded outlets along its length. Its role is transfer and distribution, carrying water from a pump or filter station out to the manifolds. Netafim lists FlexNet for agricultural, horticultural and mining work, on the surface or buried. The pipe is made of fully recyclable polypropylene that resists UV and chemicals. Nominal dimensions are a 3.1 in inside diameter, a 3.14 in outside diameter and a 0.030 in wall. Netafim rates the 3 in size for a maximum recommended working pressure of 29 psi. The line stays straight under pressure because it has no axial elongation. Emptied, it folds flat and tolerates foot traffic and machinery crossing it. A full 328 ft coil weighs roughly 44 lb.
Running 3 Inch Transfer Pipe Between Fields
Plan the route so the pipe runs as straight as practical between the source and the first manifold. Join coils with Netafim's FlexNet coupler connector kit for this diameter. Rigid connections at a valve or pump outlet use the NPT x barb kit or the spigot x barb connector kit. Close the downstream end with a FlexNet line end cap when the line dead-ends. Stainless steel clamps and rubber seals in this size are available as spares for the fittings. Check the system pressure at the head before charging the line. A pressure regulator ahead of the line keeps surges within the rated limit. For punctures, Netafim's FlexNet patch kit includes a punch and 20 plugs with washers. The black identification stripe along the pipe makes it easy to follow across a busy field. Drain and recoil the line after harvest so it is ready for the next layout.
Key Features
- 3 in blank pipe: No outlets, for transfer and distribution lines.
- Rated to 29 psi: Maximum recommended working pressure for the 3 in size.
- Recyclable polypropylene: UV and chemical resistant.
- Folds flat when empty: Tolerates foot traffic and machinery when not pressurized.
- Surface or subsurface: No specialized installation tools required.
- 328 ft coil: About 44 lb per 100 m coil.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Item Number | 43002-000199 |
| Model | 05FX03 |
| Nominal Size | 3 in |
| Outlets | None (blank pipe) |
| Inside Diameter | 3.1 in |
| Outside Diameter | 3.14 in |
| Wall Thickness | 0.030 in |
| Max Recommended Working Pressure | 29 psi |
| Material | 100% recyclable polypropylene |
| Coil Length | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coil Dimensions | 5.6 in high x 31 in wide |
| Coil Weight | 44 lb |
| Identification | Black stripe |
| Applications | Agricultural, horticultural and mining transfer lines |