Netafim FlexNet 2 Inch Irrigation Pipe With 72 in Outlets
Crops grown on 6 ft beds need a lateral every 72 in and a header that can move with the rotation. This FlexNet coil is Netafim item 43003-005642, model 05FX02PIPE50-72. Along its length, an outlet sits every 72 in. The outlets are integral welded connectors with a 1/2 in female thread for a start connector. Netafim fittings seal there without Teflon or glue, so each joint goes in by hand. Pipe diameter is 2 in nominal, 2.0 in inside, with a 0.030 in wall. Keep working pressure within the 36.2 psi maximum recommended for this size. The polypropylene resists UV and chemicals, and the whole pipe can be recycled at the end of its life. With water in it, the pipe lies straight with zero axial elongation, and empty it folds flat. The 328 ft coil weighs about 33 lb with outlets.
Running and Storing Pipe With 72 Inch Outlet Spacing
Lateral flow sets how long one manifold can be at this spacing. With 5/8 in thinwall dripline at 92% uniformity on level ground and 1 psi friction loss, the limit is 174 ft for 1.46 GPM laterals. That falls to 120 ft when laterals draw 2.50 GPM. Allowing 2 psi of loss extends the same two cases to 222 ft and 156 ft. Carry coils rather than dragging them, since the edges damage easily on the ground. Load each coil so the arrows point in the direction of deployment. When the season ends, take off the start connectors, empty the pipe and recoil it on a 4 in core. Mark each coil so it goes back to the same block at the next planting. Tie and stretch-wrap the coils, then store them neatly stacked on a shelf. Keep the storage area free of rodents.
Key Features
- Outlets every 72 in: Welded, 1/2 in female threaded.
- 2 in size: 2.0 in inside diameter, 2.09 in outside.
- 36.2 psi rating: Maximum recommended working pressure.
- Folds flat when empty: Recoils for storage between crops.
- Recyclable polypropylene: UV and chemical resistant.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Item Number | 43003-005642 |
| Model | 05FX02PIPE50-72 |
| Nominal Size | 2 in |
| Outlet Spacing | 72 in |
| Outlets | Integral welded, 1/2 in female threaded |
| Inside Diameter | 2.0 in |
| Outside Diameter | 2.09 in |
| Wall Thickness | 0.030 in |
| Max Recommended Working Pressure | 36.2 psi |
| Material | 100% recyclable polypropylene |
| Coil Length | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coil Weight | 33 lb |
| Identification | Black stripe |
| Warranty | 3 years |