Drip Tape Coupler Valve with Green Locking Collars

This drip tape coupler valve joins two tape sections and gives you a manual control point between them. Green locking collars at both ends secure the connections, while the central green handle lets you open or close the water path. It is useful when reconnecting a cut row, replacing a damaged tape section or placing an accessible shutoff within a longer lateral.

Choose the tape connection

The available nominal connection options are 16 mm and 20 mm. Select the size that matches both pieces of tape, then check the actual tape dimensions and wall profile against the fitting. A nominal diameter alone does not establish compatibility with every tape thickness or with solid irrigation tubing. Keep the two tape ends aligned so the connector does not carry a sideways load.

Put control where you need it

Position the central handle where it can be reached without bending the tape or disturbing plants. Closing the valve isolates the downstream section; opening it restores the supply through the coupler. The handle controls an opening and does not measure delivered water or maintain a fixed outlet pressure. Set system pressure and irrigation timing using the appropriate upstream equipment.

Connect and check the repair

Stop the water supply, remove damaged tape and prepare clean, square ends. Loosen each collar enough to seat compatible tape fully on the insert, then tighten by hand. Leave some slack on either side rather than stretching the tape across the connection. Flush loose debris before normal watering, bring the supply back gradually and inspect both connections. Recheck the repaired row after the tape has settled into its working position.