Black Plastic Irrigation Line
The other main option you have when it comes to
sprinkler line is black plastic irrigation line. It's been
widely used by both professionals and do-it-yourselfers
for many years.
Here are some reasons why you should use black
plastic line:
- Cost Effective: black plastic line is much less
expensive than PVC
- Flexible: black plastic doesn't crack easily because
it will flex slightly, you can also run main lines on
a curve, which can ease installation
- Fittings: fittings are less expensive than PVC
fittings and don't require epoxy
Here are some reasons why you might want to avoid
using black plastic irrigation line:
- Comes in rolls: when installing black plastic line, it
often wants to retain the shape of the roll
- Fittings are difficult to push in
- Hose Clamps: you need to use hose clamps with
each fitting, which adds extra expense to the
project