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Welcome to the HDL support section. HDL is Hunter's professional grade inline drip tubing, suitable for at-grade, temporary, shallow subsurface and living wall applications for a variety of plant material. Here you will find installation details and design guides.
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Installation
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HDL - COP
Hunter Copper Dripline (HDL-COP) provides triple protection for subsurface dripline applications with a slow-draining check valve, superior grit tolerance, and copper oxide-infused
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HDL-CV
Hunter PLD comes in rolls of 100', 250' and 1000'(30,75,300m). Reclaimed water (purple) versions are available in 250' and 1,000' rolls(75 and 300m).
Design Guide
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Dripline - Design Guide
This guide outlines the application, design, and installation of Hunter’s inline drip products that provide designers, installers, and irrigation managers a new class of irrigation
Flow Rates
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Dripline - Flow Rates
Hunter PLD Flow Rates include: 0.4, 0.6 and 1.0 GPH (gallons per hour)(1.35, 2.35, 3.75 l/hr). Reclaimed water (purple) tubing is available in 0.6 and 1.0 GPH (2.35, 3.75 l/hr).
Calculating Application Rate
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Dripline - Calculating Application Rate
Drip line precipitation rate formula:231 X GPH___________________(spacing X distance) Metric Formula:60 X l/min__________________(spacing X distance) 231 is going to be the
Maintenance
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Dripline - Maintenance
Filter Inspection Flushing Injection Systems Winterization Repair
Accessories
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Air Release Valves
Yes, Hunter makes threaded air/vacuum relief valves for the PLD drip line. Air accumulates at the high points of a system. The Air relief valve allows air to escape until a preset
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Flush Valve
The Automatic Flush Valve (AFV) allows debris to be flushed out of any dripline system. It is good practice to install an AFV at the end of any single dripline or grid of
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Eco Indicator
Similar to a sprinkler head, the Eco-Indicator pops up to provide visual indication that a drip system is operating. The Eco-Indicator has a highly visible yellow stem that
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FAQs
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Hunter PLD Fitting Compatability
Yes, Hunter tubing is 17mm in diameter and therefore our fittings are compatible with all other manufacturer's 17mm tubing.
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Pressure Regulation
Drip zones need regulation because the working pressure of a drip zone is lower than any other type of system. Hunter offers two options for pressure regulation - a 25 psi(1.7 bars