Netafim WPCJ Dripper 0.53 GPH for Uniform Drip Feeding
This Woodpecker WPCJ emitter holds a steady 0.53 GPH even when line pressure swings. That keeps the first plant and the last plant on a run getting the same shot. A precision-molded flow path resists clogging under high-frequency schedules. A built-in CNL check valve shuts flow below a set pressure, so lines don't drain down and flood low points at shutdown. Growers punch it into a poly lateral and run micro-tube to each plant or manifold.
Why a Pressure Compensating Dripper Matters on Long Runs
On a long lateral or a sloped bench, non-compensating emitters flow heavy near the inlet and weak at the end. The PC diaphragm evens that out so every dripper meters the same 0.53 GPH. The barbed outlet pushes into standard micro-tube for a fast, secure connection. The CNL feature also gives cleaner starts and stops, cutting the after-drip that skews a tight feed schedule. The bag of 250 scales a new build or restocks a maintenance kit.
Key Features
- 0.53 GPH Pressure-Compensating: Meters an even 0.53 GPH from the first outlet to the last as pressure varies.
- CNL Non-Leak Check Valve: Shuts flow below a set pressure to stop drain-down and low-point flooding.
- Clog-Resistant Flow Path: Precision-molded channel holds up under high-frequency irrigation schedules.
- Barbed Outlet: Pushes into standard micro-tube for fast, secure connections.
- Bag of 250: Scales new builds, expansions, or maintenance swap-outs.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flow Rate | 0.53 GPH (2 L/h) |
| Type | Pressure-compensating (Woodpecker WPCJ) |
| Non-Leak | CNL check valve (stops drain-down) |
| Outlet | Barbed |
| Color Code | Red (0.53 GPH) |
| Pack | 250 per bag |
| Model | WPC5-250 |
| SKU | 21520-001040 |