Netafim Woodpecker Self-Piercing Pressure Compensating Junior Dripper with CNL - 0.5 GPH - Blue - 25 Count

Even Drip Flow Without a Punch Tool - 0.5 GPH Emitters

Uneven watering across a drip line wastes water and leaves some plants over- or underfed, and installing emitters can be slow work. The Netafim Woodpecker Junior Dripper is pressure compensating, so it holds its rated flow as line pressure changes, and its self-piercing barb pushes into the tubing without a punch tool. The distributor lists a 10.15 to 58 PSI pressure compensating range.

This unit holds 25 emitters rated at 0.5 GPH each. That suits a small to mid-size indoor or greenhouse setup, a trial run of drip irrigation, or topping up an existing system. Larger operations can build from the same part.

Key Features & Benefits

• Pressure compensating — delivers consistent flow across the listed 10.15 to 58 PSI range.
• Self-piercing barb — installs without a punch tool, which saves time on long runs.
• CNL (Check Non-Leak) valve — helps limit drainage after the water shuts off and holds back up to a 3.9 ft column of water.
• Anti-siphon operation — helps keep contaminants from being drawn back into the emitter.
• Blue, 0.5 GPH — the colour makes this flow rate easy to identify on the line.

Who Should Use Netafim Woodpecker Junior Dripper

Growers who run drip irrigation in containers, beds or hydroponic systems and want predictable, even delivery will find this dripper useful. It also helps where lines run uphill or downhill and drainage between cycles is a concern.

About Netafim Woodpecker Junior Dripper

Netafim makes drip irrigation components. This Woodpecker Junior Dripper is a self-piercing, pressure compensating emitter with an internal check valve, rated at 0.5 GPH and supplied in blue. The distributor recommends minimum filtration of 120 mesh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need a punch tool to install it?
A: No. The sharp barb pierces the tubing directly, so installation needs no tool. Push it firmly into the line at the spot you want.

Q: What does pressure compensating mean?
A: A pressure compensating emitter holds a steady flow rate while line pressure varies. This helps plants at the start and end of a long line receive similar amounts of water.

Q: What does the check valve do?
A: The internal check valve helps prevent drainage from the line when the water stops. The distributor lists it as holding back up to a 3.9 ft column of water.

Q: What filtration should I use?
A: The distributor recommends a minimum of 120 mesh filtration. Good filtration helps keep the small flow path from clogging.

Q: How many emitters come in one sale?
A: Each sale contains one bag of 25 emitters, each rated at 0.5 GPH.