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