Drip Tape Takeoff Valve with Green Handle

This drip tape takeoff valve places manual water control at the entrance to a tape row. The black body has a green central handle, a green tape locking collar and a separate retaining connection on the supply side. It gives you a reachable control point beside the row so you can stop its supply while inspecting tape, rearranging planting beds or preparing a connection for service.

Match both ends of the valve

The listed nominal options are 16 mm and 20 mm. Choose the tape size to match the row, and check the actual tape wall profile against the insert and collar. The supply-side takeoff also needs a compatible seat and sealing arrangement. Confirm those details with your existing mainline connection before ordering; the tape diameter does not tell you the required hole size or seal dimensions.

Keep row operation accessible

Mount the valve where the handle and retaining collars remain easy to reach. Support the supply connection and allow enough slack in the tape to prevent tension at the joint. Closing the handle stops the row supply, while opening it lets water pass into the tape. This manual control does not provide automatic pressure regulation, a measured flow rate or a watering timer.

Fit with the supply off

Clean the mating surfaces and use the sealing components intended for the takeoff connection. Seat the tape fully and tighten its collar by hand. Avoid forcing a mismatched fitting into a supply opening or drilling from nominal tape size alone. Flush the supply and lateral, restore water gradually and inspect the takeoff seal and tape joint. Check again after moving the tape into its final row position.