Raindrip Drip-A-Long Drip Watering Hose - 1/4in x 50ft

Pre-Dripped Watering Hose with Built-In Emitters Every 12 Inches, 50ft

Punching and inserting dozens of individual emitters along a drip line is one of the more time-consuming parts of setting up row crops or a densely planted bed. Raindrip's Drip-A-Long hose skips that step entirely, with turbulent-flow drippers built into the tubing wall every 12 inches, each delivering a steady 0.5gph along the full 50ft run.

At 50ft, this run suits a row crop bed, a line of containers, or a greenhouse floor section that needs evenly spaced, low-volume watering without assembling emitters one at a time.

Key Features & Benefits

• Built-in drippers every 12 inches — eliminates punching and inserting individual emitters, since drippers are pre-installed at uniform spacing.
• 0.5gph turbulent flow emitters — a winding internal path delivers a consistent 0.5gph at each dripper across the run.
• Self-cleaning design — the turbulent flow path helps flush sediment and debris from emitters, reducing clogging.
• Durable polyethylene construction — UV-resistant tubing holds up whether left on the surface or buried underground.
• Flexible installation — can be buried for a clean look or left on the surface and covered with mulch in any weather.

Who Should Use This

Gardeners and growers who want the water efficiency of drip irrigation without inserting individual emitters benefit from this pre-dripped hose, which suits row crops, raised beds, container lines, and greenhouse floor irrigation.

About National Diversified Sales

Raindrip, the drip and micro-irrigation brand of National Diversified Sales (NDS), has built pre-dripped hose products like this one into a residential and light-commercial irrigation line spanning more than 30 years. Founded in 1972, NDS built its wider catalog to serve efficient water delivery across residential and commercial growing setups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does turbulent flow mean for these built-in drippers?

Turbulent flow emitters use a winding internal path that creates turbulence in the water, which helps dislodge sediment and prevents clogging. That self-cleaning action reduces maintenance compared to a straight-path emitter that accumulates mineral deposits over time.

Can this hose be buried underground?

Yes, it's built to be buried in soil or left on the surface, performing reliably either way across all weather conditions. Burying it also reduces evaporation and protects the tubing from UV exposure and physical damage.

Do I need a pressure regulator with this hose?

Yes, the turbulent flow emitters aren't pressure compensating, so flow varies with pressure. A pressure regulator, typically set to 15-25 PSI, keeps delivery at the rated 0.5gph per dripper instead of running unregulated household pressure through the line.

How much total water does this hose deliver per hour?

Each built-in dripper delivers about 0.5 gallons per hour, and with drippers spaced every 12 inches across the 50ft run, that's roughly 50 emitters delivering about 25 gallons per hour total at full flow across the entire length. Knowing that total flow figure helps when sizing a pressure regulator or matching output to a timer's zone capacity.