Raindrip Pressure Compensating Dripper - 2gph - 10pk

Consistent-Flow Pressure Compensating Dripper, 2gph

On a tubing run with elevation changes or a long distance from the pump, a standard dripper's output drifts with pressure, over-watering the near end and starving the far end. Raindrip's pressure compensating dripper corrects for that internally, holding a steady 2gph from the first emitter to the last regardless of where it sits on the line.

At 2gph, this 10-pack suits larger containers or faster-draining media that need more volume per irrigation cycle than a lower-rate dripper provides.

Key Features & Benefits

• Pressure compensating 2gph output — maintains consistent flow regardless of system pressure variation, supporting uniform delivery from the first to the last emitter.
• In-line and on-line compatible — installs in-line with 1/4in feeder tubing or on-line as a barbed emitter into any size poly tubing.
• Consistent flow rate — delivers rated 2gph output across the normal operating pressure range instead of varying with pressure.
• Broad tubing compatibility — works with 1/4in feeder tubing and all sizes of poly mainline tubing.
• 10-pack format — supports larger containers or a full zone of higher-volume emitters.

Who Should Use This

Gardeners and growers who need reliable, consistent drip output regardless of system pressure variation rely on this dripper for sloped terrain, long tubing runs, and systems where water pressure fluctuates during the irrigation cycle. It suits both small residential drip systems and larger commercial container setups.

About National Diversified Sales

Raindrip, the drip and micro-irrigation brand of National Diversified Sales (NDS), has built emitters like this pressure-compensating dripper into a residential and light-commercial irrigation line spanning more than 30 years. NDS's history goes back to 1972, and its broader catalog still reflects that original focus on efficient water-delivery equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between this and a non-compensating dripper?

A standard, non-compensating dripper outputs more water at higher pressures and less at lower pressures. This pressure-compensating dripper uses an internal diaphragm to hold output steady across the normal operating pressure range instead.

Can I use this dripper both in-line and on-line in the same system?

Yes, it's rated for in-line installation with 1/4in tubing and on-line installation with larger poly tubing, so the same dripper type can be used across different parts of a system for simpler maintenance and replacement. Keeping one dripper type on hand for both roles cuts down on spare-parts complexity for a mixed system.

Is this dripper suitable for sloped terrain?

Yes, the pressure-compensating design is specifically useful on sloped terrain, where elevation changes create uneven pressure along a tubing run that would otherwise cause a standard dripper to over-water low points and under-water high points. On a long slope, that consistency can be the difference between an evenly irrigated row and one with visibly uneven growth.

How do I install this dripper on my tubing?

For on-line use, push the barbed body into a punched hole in poly tubing of any size; for in-line use, cut the 1/4in feeder tubing and insert the dripper into the gap. Both installations are tool-free push connections.