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TYPE

I.D. O.D. (mm)
LEAK RATE, (litre/metre/hour @1-1.5 Bar nominal)
 TYPICAL USE MAXIMUM LENGTH FOR A SINGLE LINE OF L.P. (Water fed in one end with other end sealed.)
LP12L

9, 14
0.75-1.O
 Strictly sub-surface/ sub-mulch use. Hedging & Mazes, Trees, long borders and turf. Excellent performance on slopes. Low leak rate to allow for long irrigation cycles giving maximum margin of error on watering period settings. Also good for field crops. glasshouse cropping.
Upto 100metres* 500metres
LP12H

9, 14
2-3
 Surface and sub-surface use. Commonly used for Landscaping & Polytunnel crops. Easy to use on both small & large schemes. Easy to D.I.Y. This is the type that is currently displayed and sold from our online catalogue.

Up to 50metres* 200-300metres

LP12UH

9, 14
4-6
 For above ground use. Pot & container watering. Planter watering. Very responsive to water pressure. Very resistant to salt encrustation through repetitive wet/dry cycles, surface use & very high temperatures.
Up to 25metres* 100metres
LP16H

13, 19
2-3
 Will give even application along very long individual run lengths. (More expensive than the LP12 pipes). Not so "bendy" as the LP12 pipes. Not so popular but this format is often seen in retail shelves.
Up to 250metres* 250-300metres
Note

The figure with the * simply represents our recommended limit for any single lateral of that type of Leaky Pipe within a system not any limit on the size of the whole system.

Estimated metres of Leaky Pipe that could be run from a water source of similar strength as a typical domestic water source.

There is no limit to the complete system size but larger systems may need to be designed fully to allow correct pumping with or without multi-area watering control. Call us if you require clarification regarding the above. TEL 01622 746495

All LP12 Leaky Pipes are compatible with 12mm barbed fittings. LP16 Leaky Pipe fits 16mm barb fittings & conventional 1/2" hosepipe fittings (ie Hozelock, Gardena & C.K. types.) All fittings and equipment is available direct from ourselves immediately on request. Leaky Pipe is a trade marked material. E & O.E.