Netafim DripNet PC Thinwall Dripline, 18 in Spacing
Row crops on rolling ground need every dripper down a long run to put out the same water. DripNet PC tackles that by placing a true pressure compensating dripper inside a thinwall tape. This roll is the 636 series, with a 0.636 in inside diameter and a 13 mil wall. Drippers sit every 18 in and deliver a nominal 0.42 GPH each. Netafim rates the 13 mil wall for multi-season use, both on the surface and buried. Each injection-molded dripper is welded into seamless polyethylene tubing, so stretching during installation does not distort its flow path. Inside, a chemical-resistant silicone diaphragm flexes to hold a constant pressure differential, giving uniform flow across a wide range. The dripper also carries a large inlet filter area and a wide flow path that lets particles pass. Two orange stripes along the tape identify DripNet PC in the field. Netafim says rows can run up to 50% longer than with turbulent, non-compensating drip tape.
Laying Out PC Drip Tape With 18 Inch Spacing
Regulation starts at 6 psi, and the maximum operating pressure for this 13 mil wall is 26 psi. Netafim allows up to 39 psi briefly when flushing the laterals. At 0% slope and 96.8% emission uniformity, a 12 psi inlet supports a 510 ft run at this spacing and flow. Raise the inlet to 16 psi and the run extends to 610 ft. At 20 psi the chart allows 690 ft from a single inlet. Netafim recommends 120 mesh filtration ahead of the field. Connect laterals with fittings sized for the 636 series, such as Netafim's twist-lock DripNet PC tees and elbows. On the surface, lay the tape straight and snug along the bed. Flush lines at the start of the season and after any repairs. Retrieved carefully, the tape can be rewound and reused for later seasons.
Key Features
- Pressure compensating drippers: Uniform flow from 6 psi on undulating ground.
- 0.636 in, 13 mil wall: Multi-season, surface or subsurface use.
- 18 in spacing: Nominal 0.42 GPH per dripper.
- Silicone diaphragm: Chemical resistant, self-flushing and self-adjusting.
- Two orange stripes: Quick identification in the field.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | DripNet PC thinwall dripline, 636 series |
| Inside Diameter | 0.636 in |
| Wall Thickness | 13 mil |
| Dripper Spacing | 18 in |
| Nominal Flow | 0.42 GPH |
| Regulating Pressure | From 6 psi |
| Max Operating Pressure | 26 psi |
| Max Flushing Pressure | 39 psi |
| Filtration | 120 mesh |
| Use | Multi-season, surface or subsurface |
| Identification | Two orange stripes |