Water irrigation really need help

[Tinyjames]

I have bought some sprayer/foggers for my water irrigation system however the brass ends keep popping off. I do have a pressure regulator in line with my system

I was going to glue them on, but superglue isn’t waterproof


I’m looking for a fix as I have 30 of these brass sprayers

 

[BrianBay9]

I have bought some sprayer/foggers for my water irrigation system however the brass ends keep popping off. I do have a pressure regulator in line with my system

I was going to glue them on, but superglue isn’t waterproof


I’m looking for a fix as I have 30 of these brass sprayers


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Are they separating from the irrigation line or are the brass parts of the emitter separating from the plastic barb of the emitter? If it's the former, I've found one can soften the end of the irrigation line using a lighter (slightly melt it). Then insert the emitter barb and let it cool. That seems to seal the emitters to the line quite tightly.

 

[Tinyjames]

Brass separating from plastic of the emitter. I've looked at similar sprayers of this type and the plastic part has a small tapper so it has a friction fit.

I have had a thought of a small nail punch and punch a small dent on both sides of the brass part while in place of the emitter

 

[roberthu]

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[Maiden69]

I have bought some sprayer/foggers for my water irrigation system however the brass ends keep popping off. I do have a pressure regulator in line with my system

I was going to glue them on, but superglue isn’t waterproof


I’m looking for a fix as I have 30 of these brass sprayers


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Why are you using misters/foggers? I'm about to install a system, but my weather stays above 100 for 30+ days. This year we just hit the 60th day of the summer above 100. What you need are mini sprinklers (I use Spitters). Or something other than drippers, unless you are going to place quite a few of them on each pot.

Misters are used to raise humidity and lower temperatures, they don't provide enough water for the plants. I just bought a DIG PB750 Ocean Breeze system, those brass ones tend to clog up with hard water. Also, if your problem is that the entire mister is coming out, the barb fitting slipping out of the main tubing, you made the hole for it too big. If not, probably a thread locker if the plastic has threads on it could help. Most misters are supposed to handle 40-80psi, households in the US are supposed to be regulated at ~70psi, but I don't know in the UK.

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

To fix your issue and still retain the screw in and out functionality I’d recommend using the Loctite blue threadlocker product. It’s used all over for many similar issues….

It’s listed on Amazon UK

Loctite 209728 Heavy Duty Threadlocker, 0.2 oz, Blue 242, Single Thread Locking Adhesive, 0.2 Fl. Oz (Pack of 1), 2​

Two things
1. Safety - wear light nitrile gloves and keep out of eyes.
2. Product - Don’t use Loctite Red as it’s really hard to get apart.

These are the micro sprayers I use on my three tier bench. Don’t clog, cheap and easy to install.
Olson Irrigation Systems Micro-Spray, black 90° spray pattern, 8' diameter, 6 GPH with 10-32 thread base (bag of 100)

Here’s an image of it right after we built it (2019) shelves are a tad deeper now.


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[Tinyjames]

I've cut my losses and bought a different type of sprayer here is the link https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B9XKHGP2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 all threaded and quick fit so should be much better I have Loctite blue ready to go.

 

[Tinyjames]

the original misters have no thread on the black plastic part just slip on they are not foggers not fine spray patten

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

I've cut my losses and bought a different type of sprayer here is the link https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B9XKHGP2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 all threaded and quick fit so should be much better I have Loctite blue ready to go.

Good luck on these. Hopefully they will do the job for your trees

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[Tinyjames]

Why are you using misters/foggers? I'm about to install a system, but my weather stays above 100 for 30+ days. This year we just hit the 60th day of the summer above 100. What you need are mini sprinklers (I use Spitters). Or something other than drippers, unless you are going to place quite a few of them on each pot.

Misters are used to raise humidity and lower temperatures, they don't provide enough water for the plants. I just bought a DIG PB750 Ocean Breeze system, those brass ones tend to clog up with hard water. Also, if your problem is that the entire mister is coming out, the barb fitting slipping out of the main tubing, you made the hole for it too big. If not, probably a thread locker if the plastic has threads on it could help. Most misters are supposed to handle 40-80psi, households in the US are supposed to be regulated at ~70psi, but I don't know in the UK.

I was under the impression that pine and Juniper’s environment was early morning mist

And using a fogger would replicate the environmential needs of these trees. I’m not using foggers on there own I do have sprinkler in the pots as well.



The foggers do have their own isolation valve so I can switch off if needed

 

[JackHammer]

I think we are already past this but zip ties may work for the original request. Pex is a type of plumbing that is quite good for this type of thing and can use plastic tubes and push to fit connectors. I am replacing all of my indoor plumbing with it. 10/10. They have smaller sizes for sinks that would work.

 

[Paradox]

I was under the impression that pine and Juniper’s environment was early morning mist

And using a fogger would replicate the environmential needs of these trees. I’m not using foggers on there own I do have sprinkler in the pots as well.



The foggers do have their own isolation valve so I can switch off if needed

This is species specific and depends on where the trees are growing. Juniper along the coast can and do get mist in the morning fairly often but not every day.Pines and junipers in the high mountains in the west are in drier conditions and dont get mist. Some juniper grow in fairly dry desert conditions where there is no mist or fog except very rarely.
Mist or early morning high humidity comes mainly from fog and that doesnt happen every day in most places.
They can be used to cool down the trees as someone stated but it is only necessary when its really hot.
Pines and juniper are not tropical trees, I think using a mister on your trees every day might end up causing more harm than good in that it could promote fungus growth from all the humidity.

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Pines and juniper are not tropical trees, I think using a mister on your trees every day might end up causing more harm than good in that it could promote fungus growth from all the humidity.

Exactly, excessive moisture can and does cause fungal growth.

So eternal vigilance is important… it’s an important part of being a proficient hobbyist, so part of the turf..

We’ve used overhead micro sprayers (more powerful than misters) for four years now with no fungus issues. These are used mainly for watering vs misting, but the same principles apply.

There are two key things to watch out for.

A. Be sure one’s trees are dry by dusk.​

B. Don’t let one’s trees stay wet through the day (rain not withstanding)​

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[Tinyjames]

Thank you for the great replies. I am aware not to fog every day that’s why I have Isolation valves fitted at every junction