Drip Watering Starter Kit, Waters up to 10 Plants, 100ft Tubing, Tap Connector

Hand watering pots and beds every evening in summer takes time, and much of the water runs off or evaporates before roots can use it. A drip watering system puts water exactly where it is needed, slowly, at the base of each plant. This drip watering starter kit connects to an outdoor tap with a BSP quick-connect fitting and comes with 100ft (about 30.5m) of ¼" (6.35mm) tubing and drip emitters rated at 1 gallon per hour, enough to water up to 10 plants. Installation is tool-free. The supplier states it uses up to 70% less water than traditional hand watering. Gardeners, allotment holders and landscapers use it for containers, flower boxes, patio plants, vegetable gardens, young trees and landscaped areas.

Why it works

Water goes to the roots

Each emitter drips slowly at the base of a plant, so water soaks into the root zone instead of wetting leaves, paths and bare soil. That reduces runoff and evaporation and helps keep foliage dry, which plants such as tomatoes prefer.

Uses up to 70% less water

Because water is applied slowly and precisely, the supplier states the kit uses up to 70% less water than hand watering. That saves water and time through dry summers.

Tool-free installation

The system is designed for DIY fitting with no tools. Connect to the tap with the BSP quick-connect fitting, run the tubing to your plants and push in the emitters.

Expandable and timer-ready

The system can be extended later as your planting grows, and it is compatible with irrigation timers (sold separately) for fully automatic watering while you are away.

Where it's used

• Patio pots, planters and containers
• Window and flower boxes
• Vegetable beds and raised beds
• Young trees and newly planted shrubs
• Landscaped borders and small planting areas

Specifications

Choosing the right option

This listing is a single kit, sized for up to 10 plants with 100ft of tubing. That suits a patio of pots, a row of planters, a raised bed or a short run of young trees.

For more plants, order a kit per group of around ten, and run each from its own tap connection or extend the system, which is designed to be expandable. Plan the route of the tubing from the tap to the furthest plant before cutting, and keep runs as short as possible for even flow.

If you are away often, add an irrigation timer at the tap (sold separately) so watering happens automatically.

Installation, use & care

Fit the quick-connect to the outdoor tap. Lay the tubing from the tap along the pots or bed, cutting it to length where needed. Insert an emitter at each plant and position it at the base of the stem, held with its stake. Turn the tap on gently and check every emitter drips. Run for longer, less frequent sessions in hot weather. Flush the line at the start of each season and drain it before frosts.

FAQ

How many plants will it water?

Up to 10 plants.

Do I need any tools?

No. Installation is tool-free.

Can I add a timer?

Yes. It is compatible with irrigation timers, which are sold separately.

How fast do the emitters drip?

Each emitter is rated at 1 gallon per hour.

Ordering & delivery

Each unit is one complete kit, priced per kit. A minimum order of 4 kits applies, shown when you add to basket. Delivery charges and lead times are shown at checkout.