Toro Xpando Take-Off Fittings Data Sheet

Micro-Irrigation

Xpando

Xpando Take-Off fittings are an improved method of
connecting low pressure irrigation tubes and driplines to
polyethylene tubes and PVC mainlines. Xpando Take-Off
fittings and grommets are offered in a wide array of
dimensions to fill all your micro-irrigation connection needs.

Application:

Agricultural, horticultural, vineyard and landscape applications.

Features and Benefits:

• Easy to install, reducing both time and cost of installation.

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Take-Off

• Innovative Xpando Take-Off Adapter with collapsible barb
prevents pull-out and reduces grommet damage during the
installation process.

• Top Hat grommet with internal step combines with Xpando
interference barb to hold take-off firmly in place.

• UV stabilized materials for long life.

• Compatible with standard polyethylene drip irrigation
tubing, reducing cost and easing logistics.

Xpando 16mm Grommet Inlet

x 16mm Take-Off

Rubber Grommet

16mm

Xpando Take-Off Adaptors - Toro Blue Stripe Hose

Part # Description Toro Hose

XP-13x13 13mm grommet inlet x 13mm takeoff EHD1350
XP-13x14 13mm grommet inlet x 14mm takeoff EHD1350
XP-13x15 13mm grommet inlet x 15mm takeoff EHD1554
XP-16x16 16mm grommet inlet x 16mm takeoff EHO1650
XP-16x18 16mm grommet inlet x 18mm takeoff EHD1850
XP-19x21 19mm grommet inlet x 21mm takeoff EHO2055

Xpando Take-Off Adaptors - Toro IPS Tubing

Part # Description Toro IPS

XP-13x15 13mm grommet inlet x 15mm takeoff IPS50
XP-19x19 19mm grommet inlet x 19mm takeoff IPS75
XP-19x25 19mm grommet inlet x 25mm takeoff IPS100

Xpando 13mm Grommet Inlet

x 13mm Take-Off

Rubber Grommet

13mm

Rubber Grommets

Part # Description

CAP-13

CAP-16

CAP-19

13mm rubber

grommet

16mm rubber

grommet

19mm rubber

grommet

The Xpando Take-Off is installed by first
inserting the grommet into PVC or HDPE pipe,

hen inserting the collapsing barb into the

t
Grommet. As the barb enters it collapses inward
eliminating grommet damage.

Procedure

• Drill hole in PVC or HDPE pipe to the appropriate sized as per Installation Specification table.

• Clean burrs from edge of hole before inserting Grommet.

• Push Xpando adapter into grommet ensuring flange finishes flush with top of grommet.
Lubricate with water to aid insertion.

• Install further connections to adapter using appropriately sized LDPE tube.

Tape Risor Assembly Details

Tape Hose Xpando Grommet Wire Tie Min. PVC ID Hole Size*

5/8" EHD1350 XP-13x13 CAP-13 6" 1 1/2" 5/8"

7/8" EHD1850 XP-16x18 CAP-16 7" 2" 3/4"

1" EHO2055 XP-19x21 CAP-19 8" 2" 7/8"

*Hose size and drill bit size are the

same use forstner or step drill bit

Materials

ADAPTOR MATERIAL

Xpando Adapters: all sizes Acetal
Rubber grommets: all sizes Thermoplastic rubber

Xpando®Take-Off

Installation

Tee

LDPE

tube

Installation

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

Drill hole to recommended hole
size. Use low speed drill. Remove
burrs from hole.

The ToroCompany
Micro-Irrigation Business

1588 N. Marshall Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020-1523, USA
Tel: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone] or [phone]

Place appropriate grommet firmly
in hole with flange facing out.

www.toromicroirrigation.com

Push Xpando take-off adaptor into
grommet until flange and
grommet are flush.

Xpando is a registered
trademark of the Antelco
Corporation

Grommet

Xpando

Adaptor

HDPE or PVC pipe

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