poly tubing is a black flexible polyethelyne tubing and hardpipe refers to pvc
2007-10-05 17:21:44 · 2 answers · asked by dan g 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Depends upon the purpose.
I use the PVC pipes (hard pipes) for long permanent runs. Easier to set irrigation controllers / valves on PVC pipes.
I use the 1/2 " flexible poly tubing for temporary / seasonal runs. It is easier branch to branch drip irrigation runs from these. The path can be changed easily. The couplers do not need PVC cement.
2007-10-05 19:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by LightGreenThumb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with poly tube (i call it dripline) because of the cost, and the ease to change things as you need to. It can be hidden under a layer of mulch.
PVC is neede dif you want to have it buried, or a presureized faucet somewhere. Quite a bit more work.
I have micro bubblers on some of my trees on the dripline. Works great.
Are you going to be running a lawnmower over your tubing? Then use the pvc.
2007-10-05 21:31:36 · answer #2 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋