Drip kit or system
Mister Landscaper drip system: tubing, fittings and head order
Mister Landscaper's MLT tubing is .600 x .700 in, its 1/4 in vinyl .145 x .295 in. Its regulators, its own head order and its cautions.
Also listed as Mister Landscaper, MLT-71, MLF fittings
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Short answer
Mister Landscaper's 1/2 in MLT-71 and MLT-72 tubing is .600 x .700 in, its MLF fittings are reusable locking-collar fittings with O-rings, and its 1/4 in tubing is vinyl at .145 x .295 in. It requires its 25 psi regulator for drippers and suggests 50 psi for micro sprays. Its head order is for its own system only, and it says the system is not for indoor use. See faucet head assembly.
What fitsAll 2 items that fit
- Nut-lock coupling for MLT tubingRaindrip Smart Loc S5600UB universal coupling (0.620, 0.700 and 0.710 in OD)Check price on Amazon
Key facts
- Tubing
- MLT-71 (50 ft) and MLT-72 (100 ft) 1/2 in poly: .600 x .700 in. 1/4 in vinyl (MLT-B30, MLT-B100B, MLT-T100B, MLT-S20): .145 x .295 in[1]Mister Landscaper says its 1/2 in tubing can be covered with mulch or buried.
- Fitting type
- MLF reusable locking-collar fittings with built-in O-rings: MLF-33 faucet fitting, MLF-34 tee, MLF-35 elbow, MLF-36 coupling, MLF-ENDCAP[1]
- Threads
- Regulators MLD-25PR and MLA-58: 3/4 in hose threads[1]
- Emitters or outlets
- Drippers: maximum operating pressure 25 psi, minimum 5 psi. Its MLS-22 extension raises a stake assembly to more than 18 in[1][2]
- Pressure range
- Drippers 5-25 psi[1]
- Filtration
- 150 mesh filter in its head order[2]
- Pressure regulation
- 25 psi regulator (MLD-25PR) required for drippers only or drippers mixed with micro sprays; 50 psi regulator (MLA-58) suggested for micro sprays[1]
- Maker cautions
- Its own head order from the faucet: backflow device, timer, pressure regulator, 150-mesh filter, poly faucet fitting. A regulator before the timer can build up excessive pressure. Its regulators are not for use inside a house or anywhere a leak could cause damage. Check the system every 1-2 weeks[2]This order is Mister Landscaper's for its own system; other makers differ.
- Parts the maker lists for it
- The MLF-31 backflow valve is discontinued; Mister Landscaper links an Eastman 3/4 in FHT x MHT brass vacuum breaker on Amazon as a replacement. MLS-22 stake extension[2][3]That link is a maker referral; no certification or code status is stated for the device.
- Maker-page conflicts
- Not confirmedNo conflict recorded between Mister Landscaper's catalog and FAQ.
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmedNo pressure rating or wall for MLT tubing. No certification for the linked vacuum breaker; what your faucet needs is for your water utility to decide. No confirmed cross-fit of its vinyl with .170 in ID poly parts.
Watch out for
- The head order is Mister Landscaper's for its own system. No source in our register gives a universal order.
- Its 1/4 in tubing is vinyl at .145 x .295 in, not .170 x .250 in poly.
- Mister Landscaper says some water draining from its backflow valve's relief holes is normal.
- Mister Landscaper says its system is not for indoor use.
What fits
Product details below are the seller's own description unless a source is shown. Pick the variant named for each item.
Nut-lock coupling for MLT tubing
Raindrip Smart Loc S5600UB universal coupling (0.620, 0.700 and 0.710 in OD)Choose the S5600UB coupling for .600 x .700 in tubing.
Fit comes from Raindrip's stated .600 x .700 in pair, the same dimensions Mister Landscaper lists for MLT-71/72.
Universal coupling for MLT tubing
Orbit 67466 1/2 in universal drip coupling (0.620‑0.710 in OD)Choose the 67466 coupling.
Orbit's stated .620-.710 in OD range includes .700 in.
Questions
In what order do Mister Landscaper's faucet parts go?
Its FAQ lists backflow device, timer, pressure regulator, 150-mesh filter, then the poly faucet fitting, and warns that a regulator before the timer can build up excessive pressure. That order is for its system only.[2]
Which Mister Landscaper regulator do I need?
It requires the 25 psi MLD-25PR for drippers only or drippers mixed with micro sprays, and suggests the 50 psi MLA-58 for micro sprays.[1]
The MLF-31 backflow valve is discontinued. What now?
Mister Landscaper links a brass vacuum breaker on Amazon as a replacement. Whether a device meets local requirements is for your water utility; see backflow preventers.[2][4]