Drip tubing definition

Drip tubing means small diameter flexible plastic tubing manufactured with emitters uniformly spaced along its length; See also Drip emitter.

Examples of Drip tubing in a sentence

  • Drip tubing flushes and filters flushes used to reduce solids going to emitters shall be returned to the influent end of the pretreatment component or septic tank.

  • Drip tubing is susceptible to freezing when sufficient turf cover is not established in non-wooded areas prior to winter operation.

  • Drip tubing lines installed as level as possible on contour and a minimum of 6 inches below finished grade.

  • Drip tubing shall be maintained through an automated scouring flush at a frequency adequate to prevent coating of the drip tubing and clogging of emitters.

  • Drip tubing may be installed with a vibratory plow, a static plow, a narrow trencher (<6” width), by hand trenching, or by scarifying the surface and bedding the drip tubing in clean sand meeting the requirements for fill material in Title 5 at 310 CMR 15.255(3) with cover consisting of sand and topsoil meeting the 6 inch minimum depth requirement.

  • Drip tubing delivers effluent to the soil at low application rates in multiple doses per day, which facilitates oxygen transfer while promoting the formation of anaerobic/anoxic microsites.

  • Drip tubing shall not be installed when soils are frozen or saturated.

  • Drip tubing is typically 0.5 inches in diameter and has emitters embedded along the length of the tubing, generally spaced 2 feet apart.

  • Drip tubing is generally laid with a chisel or vibratory plow at a shallow depth and in direct contact with the soil.

  • Drip tubing must be stapled to the ground prior to mulch being installed.

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