skip to main content

1/4' On-Off Valve???

11 years ago

I have set up my drip irrigation system, and I have some containers on the system that I would like the option of shutting off the water to them if/when needed. So...I have ordered a few inline on/off valves for 1/4" OD tubing from various places online. Unfortunately, they all seem to be "flow reducing valves" and not actual shut off valves, and they have all leaked. Not good. I am looking for the water to be on or off with no leaks. Ugh.

Can anyone point me to a source for 20 or so actual on/off valves that would accomplish this?

Thanks!

RGUSTAFS

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (2)

lehua49
11 years ago
rg,

I have used a variable drip emitter that goes from zero to 2 gph by turning the knob on top of the emitter. Don't know what brand but when I wanted to turn off the water it didn't leak. aloha
ibanez540r
11 years ago
I use these and they work well to completely turn off the flow. No issues whatsoever. (Actually all of my drip systems are built from parts on this website)

Here is a link that might be useful: Drip Valve
Related Professionals
Ballwin Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Glassmanor Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Kenmore Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Marco Island Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · North New Hyde Park Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Surprise Landscape Contractors · Brockton Landscape Contractors · Concord Landscape Contractors · Danvers Landscape Contractors · Newnan Landscape Contractors · Parker Landscape Contractors · Twin Falls Landscape Contractors · Wilton Landscape Contractors · Irvington Landscape Contractors · Chatsworth Solar Energy Systems

Related Stories

HOUZZ TOURS Houzz Tour: An Observatory Tops Off a Modern Home

By Becky Harris

Fantastic views even without a telescope, plus a fun surprise, star in this sustainable design for a Washington state family

HOUZZ TOURS Houzz Tour: Just What Mom Wanted, Off the Washington Coast

By Mitchell Parker

With an art studio, age-in-place features and a view-maximizing design, this home shows just how well the architect knows his client

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: Vision Pays Off in a Vibrant Live-Work Space

By Kimberley Bryan

A plain box becomes a creative, eclectic home at the hands of hardworking homeowners and their remodeling team

GREEN BUILDING Houzz Tour: Going Completely Off the Grid in Nova Scotia

By Mitchell Parker

Powered by sunshine and built with salvaged materials, this Canadian home is an experiment for green building practices

HOUZZ TOURS Houzz Tour: Family Builds Off the Grid Near the Cascade Mountains

By Mitchell Parker

Homeowners carefully construct a weekend home on 20 acres in remote northeast Washington

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: Family Efforts Pay Off for a 1915 Home

By Esther Hershcovich

Everyone from the kids to the grandparents helped renovate this Montreal house — and the results show how much they care

CONTEMPORARY HOMES Houzz Tour: Foresight Pays Off in Atlanta

By Becky Harris

Seeing the growth potential leads to a couple’s creative live-work space in a newly desirable neighborhood

LIFE 6 Ways to Cool Off Without Air Conditioning

By Mariana Pickering (Emu Building Science)

These methods can reduce temperatures in the home and save on energy bills

GREEN BUILDING Off the Grid: Ready to Pull the Plug on City Power?

By Jen Dalley //

What to consider if you want to stop relying on public utilities — or just have a more energy-efficient home

MOST POPULAR Houzz Tour: Going Off the Grid in 140 Square Feet

By Mitchell Parker

WIth $40,000 and a vision of living more simply, a California designer builds her ‘forever’ home — a tiny house on wheels

More Discussions

Bower's Vine Leaves Limping

9

Renovating drip system-a question for those with experience

12

What threads does the Orbit B-hyve XD with 4 outputs have?

0

Your experinces with expandable garden hoses

0

Fertilizer injector on siphon valve turned to drip irrigation

1