Drip kit or system
Rain Bird XFD dripline: size, flow, fittings and run length
Rain Bird lists XFD at 0.536 x 0.634 in, 0.6 or 0.9 GPH, 8.5-60 psi, 120 mesh, with XF insert or Easy-Fit fittings. No check valve: that is XFCV.
Also listed as XFD, XF dripline
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Short answer
XFD is Rain Bird's pressure-compensating on-surface dripline: 0.536 in ID by 0.634 in OD with a 0.049 in wall, 0.6 or 0.9 GPH emitters at 12 or 18 in spacing, 8.5-60 psi and 120 mesh filtration. Rain Bird names XF insert fittings (17 mm, 0-50 psi) or Easy-Fit compression fittings for it. XFD has no check valve; Rain Bird's check-valve model is XFCV. Read the run table in drip line spacing and run length.
Key facts
- What it is
- On-surface 1/2 in dripline with pressure-compensating inline emitters[1]
- Tubing
- 0.536 in ID x 0.634 in OD, 0.049 in wall (13.6 x 16.1 mm, 1.2 mm wall)[1]
- Fitting type
- Rain Bird XF Dripline insert fittings (17 mm barb-style, 0-50 psi) or Rain Bird Easy-Fit compression fittings (0.63-0.70 in OD, 0-60 psi)[1][2][3]
- Threads
- None on the dripline. Rain Bird's XF elbow and tee adapters have a 1/2 in FPT inlet[4]
- Emitters or outlets
- 0.6 or 0.9 GPH at 12 or 18 in spacing[1]
- Pressure range
- 8.5-60 psi[1]
- Filtration
- 120 mesh[1]
- Pressure regulation
- Not confirmedRain Bird's XFD page names no regulator.
- Maker cautions
- Rain Bird's table limits lateral length by inlet pressure: 273 ft at 15 psi vs 460 ft at 60 psi for 0.6 GPH at 12 in spacing; 155 ft vs 290 ft for 0.9 GPH at 12 in[5][6]XFD-specific table; it does not apply to other driplines.
- Parts the maker lists for it
- XF insert fittings XFF-COUP, XFF-ELBOW, XFF-TEE and XFF-MA-050; Easy-Fit compression fittings. Coils of 100, 250 and 500 ft[2][1][6]
- Maker-page conflicts
- The XFD page mentions no check valve. Rain Bird puts its heavy-duty check valve in a separate model, XFCV, which it says holds back 8 ft of water[1][7]Do not call XFD anti-drain or check-valve dripline.
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmedRain Bird's XFD product page has no lateral table of its own (the table is in a separate detail and catalog chart) and names no regulator.
Watch out for
- XFD has no check valve. Rain Bird's check-valve dripline is XFCV.
- Coil length is not run length: XFD comes in 500 ft coils, but Rain Bird's table limits a 0.9 GPH, 12 in lateral to 155 ft at 15 psi.
- Rain Bird rates XF insert fittings 0-50 psi, below XFD's 60 psi top.
- Rain Bird says Easy-Fit adapters are not barbed fittings and go only into Easy-Fit compression fittings.
What fits
Product details below are the seller's own description unless a source is shown. Pick the variant named for each item.
XFD dripline
Rain Bird XFD‑09‑12‑100 on-surface dripline (0.9 GPH, 12 in spacing, 100 ft)Choose the XFD-09-12-100 (0.9 GPH, 12 in spacing, 100 ft).
Rain Bird's table allows 155 ft at 15 psi and 290 ft at 60 psi for this flow and spacing.
Easy-Fit coupling
Rain Bird Easy-Fit EFC25‑1PS 1/2 in universal compression coupling (0.63‑0.70 in OD)Choose the EFC25-1PS coupling.
Rain Bird names Easy-Fit compression fittings for XFD.
Easy-Fit tee
Rain Bird Easy-Fit EFT25‑1PS 1/2 in universal compression tee (0.63‑0.70 in OD)Choose the EFT25-1PS tee.
Rain Bird names Easy-Fit compression fittings for XFD.
Questions
Does Rain Bird XFD have a check valve?
No. The XFD page does not mention one; Rain Bird's check-valve model is XFCV, which it says holds back 8 ft of water.[1][7]
How long can an XFD run be?
It depends on flow, spacing and inlet pressure. Rain Bird's table gives 273 ft at 15 psi and 460 ft at 60 psi for 0.6 GPH at 12 in spacing.[5][6]
Which fittings does Rain Bird name for XFD?
XF Dripline insert fittings (17 mm barb-style, 0-50 psi) or Easy-Fit compression fittings. See fitting types.[1][2]