Rain BirdFCKIT-1PK Drip Irrigation Easy Fit Faucet Connection Kit for 1/2" Tubing, Includes Pressure Regulator and Filter,black

Do not put shutoff valves downstream of this. It relies on flow to regulate the pressure. I put one of the head of each 1/2" irrigation tube. My thinking is, it might even out the pressure enough so I can irrigate accurately with a timer. It's certainly cheaper than figuring out some sort of setup with wireless moisture meters and individual relays...

This product is aptly named (FCKIT-1PK ) as long as you already have tubing and a garden hose this does everything else you would want. After 7 years of solid service left outside all year this item started to develop pinhole leaks at the pressure regulator so instead of buying another pressure regulator a new drip adapter etc, I'm just getting another one of this kit and saying FCKIT. Truly does what it says and is worth the slightly higher price tag. It sees service for me from May until early November so 7 years is truly insane staying power.

An inexpensive pressure reducer for drip piping. I would’ve actually preferred a model with pipe thread rather than hose thread, but with a few fittings, I worked it into my system. I have very high pressure in my sprinkler system (upwards of 80psi), so for the drip zones, I wanted something to step the pressure down immediately prior to the drip piping. These work perfectly. I only give the 4stars because it is plastic and I question the durability…. But for $5/each… who cares.It was difficult to tell if this product was going to work for my application because there seemed to be so many reviews of people who appear to be using this product for the wrong application. Therefore, I wanted to attempt to assist future buyers. A few notes:1) This product is not meant to be left under a constant pressure load. Meaning, it should be installed on a side of your system where it only sees pressure when you’re actively watering. I suspect most of the failures noted in reviews are people who left it under pressure 24/7.2) This is the big one: Many reviewers claim that the product doesn’t work because they hooked up a pressure gauge and saw now drop. Their observation is correct, but that doesn’t mean the product doesn’t work. Here is why: This product will not reduce pressure in a static system; it is a dynamic pressure reducer. Meaning, it uses hydraulic friction to reduce pressure. No water movement (static system) = no friction = no pressure reduction. This also means amount of pressure reduction seen will vary with the amount of flow being drawn. Which leads into the next note:3) The manufacturer isn’t 100% truthful when they say that the product will reduce your pressure to 25psi. The unit is designed to reduce the pressure to that level under a very specific condition (a combination of input pressure and flow rate). However, they do not state what that optimum condition is. The only thing stated is a maximum flow rate of 20 gpm. All I can offer in this department is my observation that this product is taking a 80 psi input with a flow rate of ~1gpm (~100ft of drip piping with 0.9gph emitters spaced @ 18” on center), and there is no adverse effect to the drip piping. If it can work under those conditions, I think it’ll work for just about anything.

The parts list for even a modest backyard drip irrigation system can be quite long, and it all starts at the faucet. You need a way to connect your 1/2-inch plastic line to a faucet, a filter to keep any debris out of the little drip openings, a pressure regulator that keeps the water pressure low enough and a back-flow preventer so that any ca ca in the garden won't be somehow sucked back up the pipes, out your faucet and into your mother-in-law's seventh bourbon and water.All this can be costly and then you have to figure out how to assemble it, and you know that connecting a bunch of plumbing fixtures together can result in you getting a bag of expensive brass bushings, pipes, adapters, etc.Or, get this fine little unit. Cheap, all-in-one and just fine for a modest back-yard system. You can easily add a timer to it so long as it has faucet/hose connections as most of the small in-line battery operated timers do. This makes for a good, affordable and legal system (there are codes requiring back-flow devices).The bottom part connects that 1/2 plastic hose in a simple and non-leaking manner.This is how I hooked up my little system: first, I got a 90-degree angle faucet so that it points straight down. I found a drain faucet that did the trick. I just wanted the unit to be straight up and down, not sticking out at an angle as it does on a standard faucet. I think it looks better and people won't trip over it. It also makes the timer sit nice and level, neat and professional-looking.The last advantage is that the plastic hose goes straight down into the ground, into the ditch you dug for it. When it is covered with dirt, this helps stabilize the kit. After all, it is plastic and while it seems sturdy enough, support at the bottom will help it survive an impact.The last tip is to put a two-or three-way tee connector between the faucet and the kit. This allows you to simultaneously use a hose, and you know you will still need one for miscellaneous watering. The kit, a tee and a timer adds up, so your faucet either has to be fairly high or the bottom part of the kit will have to be buried in the ditch. This won't hurt anything and might make it even more stable, so don't worry.This kit is great for the average yard, is simple and economical and works well. I can recommend it.

I bought this to reduce the pressure for my drip irrigation system watering my fruit trees. It provides a good pressure to the drip lines around my 7 fruit trees. It does not leak. It works as expected.

Compression nut will not screw onto threaded connection body with 1/2" tube and drips around back flow section. Based on the lack of manufacturing tolerance I question Rain Birds commitment to quality assurance and the country of origin for all three sections. From the seller to Amazon to the customer to the landfill in a matter of a few days. We want our hard earned money back!