Orbit 67303 User Manual
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Installation Guide
The best way to water plants, trees,
shrubs, hanging baskets, and gardens
UP TO 70%
WATER SAVINGS
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A Drip-Irrigation system is a watering system designed to
apply water to designated areas, such as gardens, flower
beds, container plants, trees, and ground cover.
Why Install A
Drip-Irrigation System?
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Saves Water—Water is delivered directly to the roots
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Saves Money—Up to a 70% reduction in water waste,
resulting in lower water bills
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Saves Time—Replaces hand watering
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Healthier Plants—Plants flourish when receiving the precise
amount of water
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Less Yard Maintenance—Delivers water to the plants,
not to weeds
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is Drip-Irrigation?
Section 1
Before You Begin ......................................................Page 4
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Water Sources ................................................................Page 5
Section 3
Connecting to a Hose Faucet ..................................Page 6
Section 4
Common Hose Faucet Projects
Potted/Hanging Plants .............................................Page 8
Ground Cover & Flower Beds .................................Page 10
Small Trees & Shrubs ...............................................Page 12
Section 5
Retrofit—Connecting to an Underground
Sprinkler System........................................................Page 14
Section 6
Common Retrofit Projects
Container Plants and Shrubs ...................................Page 16
Flower Beds, Ground Cover, Shrubs,
and Large Plants ........................................................Page 19
Section 7
Direct Connection to an Irrigation Valve ..............Page 22
Section 8
Common Projects
Gardens ......................................................................Page 23
Desert Landscaping ...................................................Page 25
Section 9
Orbit® DripMaster® Parts List ...................................Page 29
WATER SOURCE AND PRESSURE
Water Source—Drip-Irrigation Systems can be connected to any of the
following water sources. Select the best option for you.
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Outside Hose Faucet
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Existing Underground Sprinkler System
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Direct Connection to an Irrigation Valve
Water Pressure—Obtain a
water pressure gauge (available at
most home improvement stores)
and attach it to your source of
water. Drip-Irrigation systems are
designed to operate between 15–35
PSI (high water pressure may cause
system failure).
PROCEED TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION
1. For Hose Faucet Connection—proceed to the next page.
2. For Connection to Existing Underground Sprinkler
System (Retrofit)—proceed to page 14.
3. For Connection to a Designated Irrigation Valve—
proceed to page 22.
IDENTIFY PLANTS WITH SIMILAR
WATERING REQUIREMENTS
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SECTION
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Water Sources
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Before You Begin
1–TREES & SHRUBS 2–GARDEN
3–GROUND COVER 4–POTTED PLANTS
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Distribution/Supply Tube
The main supply line that feeds
water to the Drip-Irrigation system.
Distribution Tube may be installed
either above or below ground.
(part # 61080D, 67345 or 67346)
TIP— To make installation easier,
allow the ½" Distribution/Supply
Tube to sit in the sun and soften prior
to installation.
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Tube End Cap
Plugs the end of the ½"
Distribution/Supply Tube and
serves as a drain for the DripWatering system. (part # 67462,
66444, or 67444)
COMMON USES FOR DRIPIRRIGATION
1. Potted/Hanging plants—page 8
2. Ground Cover and Flower Beds—page 10
3. Large Plants, Small Trees & Shrubs—page 12
Select the application that best matches your needs.
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Connecting To A Hose Faucet
CONNECTING TO AN OUTSIDE
HOSE FAUCET
An outside hose faucet is one of the simplest ways to
connect your Drip-Irrigation system.
TIP—For complete hands-free watering,
install an Orbit Electronic Hose Timer
to the hose faucet prior to connecting
your Drip-Irrigation system.
The following items are recommended for your hose
faucet Drip-Irrigation system:
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Anti-Siphon
Prevents contaminants from entering
your drinking water supply. (Required
in most areas).
(part # 61256D or 67750)
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3-in-1 Drip Faucet Connection
A Pressure Regulator (25 PSI), Filter,
and 1/2” Drip Tubing Adapter in one.
(part # 66739 or 67739)
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Important: Check local code
requirements prior to installing any
watering system.
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Attach Multi-Stream Drippers
to each ¼" Distribution/Supply Line
and insert stake next to each plant.
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Remove the ½" End Cap and turn
on water to flush system; replace cap.
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Adjust water flow by twisting the
top of the Multi-Stream Dripper.
FOR HANGING PLANTS
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Attach Adjustable Flow Mist
Sprayers to each ¼"
Distribution/Supply Line and aim
sprayer into the hanging basket.
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Continue running lines to each
hanging basket until the system is
completed.
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Remove the ½" End Cap and turn
on water to flush system; replace cap.
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Rotate the flow control knob on
the Mist Sprayer to adjust flow rate.
IMPORTANT: The maximum
recommended number of Multi-Stream
Drippers and Mist Sprayers per ½"
supply line is 15.
Supplies needed
- ½" Tube Straps (part # 65716 or 66716)
- ¼" Tube Straps (part # 65715 or 66715)
- ¼" Distribution/Supply Tube (part # 67300, 67301, or 67303)
- ¼" Barbed Couplers (part # 66402 or 67402) or the ¼" Barbed Assortment
Pack (part # 66431 or 67431)
- Stake with Multi-Stream Dripper (part # 66105, 67105 or 68105)
- Adjustable Flow Mist Sprayer (part # 66190 or 67191)
- Punch Tool (part # 61285 or 67756 )
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POTTED / HANGING PLANTS
Note: Steps 1–3 apply to both potted & hanging plants
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Distribution/Supply Line—Place the ½" Distribution/Supply Line close
to your Potted or Hanging Plants. Use ½" Tube Straps to secure the Tube and
install a ½" End Cap.
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Hole Punch—Punch holes in
the ½" Distribution/Supply Line for
each container or hanging basket.
Next, insert ¼" Barbed Couplers
into each hole.
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Connect ¼" Distribution/Supply
Line to each exposed Barbed Coupler
and run the Distribution/Supply Line
to each container/basket. Use ¼" Tube
Straps to hold in place.
IMPORTANT: A single ¼"
Distribution/Supply Line should not
exceed 30'.
Common Hose Faucet Projects
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To Hose Faucet
To Hose Faucet
1/2" Tube Straps
To Hose Faucet
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Connect the ¼" Distribution/
Supply Line to each of the exposed
Barbed Couplers and run the
Distribution/Supply Line to each
sprinkler location. Cut tubing to
desired length.
IMPORTANT: Keep Drip-Tubing
lengths to less than 30’.
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Attach the On-Stake LowVolume Sprinkler to each ¼"
Distribution/Supply Line.
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Remove the ½" End Cap and turn
on water to flush system; replace cap.
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Rotate the flow control knob to
adjust flow rate.
IMPORTANT: The maximum
recommended number of Low-Volume Sprinklers per ½" supply line is 16 at
medium flow setting (8 at the maximum setting)
Supplies needed
- ¼" Distribution/Supply Tube (part # 67300, 67301 or 67303)
- ¼" Barbed Couplers (part # 66402 or 67402) or the ¼" Barbed Assortment
Pack (part # 66431 or 67431)
- Low-Volume Sprinkler on Stake (part # 67135, 67136, 67137 or 67138)
- ½" Loop Stake (part # 61442P, 65731 or 66731)
- Punch Tool (part # 61285 or 67756)
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GROUND COVER & FLOWER BEDS
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Distribution/Supply Line—Lay the ½" Distribution/Supply Line
down the center of the Flower Bed or Ground Cover and install a ½" End
Cap. Use Loop Stakes to hold in place.
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Low-Volume Sprinkler—
Following the illustrated example,
place Quarter-Spray-Pattern
Sprinkler Heads in the corners, HalfSpray-Pattern Sprinkler Heads along
the sides, and Full-Spray-Pattern
Sprinkler Heads in the center of your
ground cover.
IMPORTANT: Spacing should
be no more than 10’ from one
sprinkler to the next.
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Hole Punch—Punch a hole on
top of the ½" Distribution/Supply
line for each Low-Volume Sprinkler.
Next insert a ¼" Barbed
Coupler into each hole.
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No more
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Loop Stake
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