ᐅ Use Rainbird XF drip tubing for underground lawn irrigation

Good morning everyone.
I came across the Rainbird XF drip tubing.
Apparently, the system can also be used underground for lawns?!?

Has anyone here already used this as a replacement for conventional irrigation with pop-up sprinklers?

It seems quite clever to me to lay the pipes (every 40cm (15.7 inches)?) and then water the lawn from below at the root level.
I would appreciate any comments. My supply line is a 25mm (1 inch) PE pipe, connected to the house network via an outdoor faucet.

Regards,
Micha

Maybe this thread is of interest to you:

https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/nachts-automatisiert-bewaessern-macht-das-jemand.45646/

I don’t have personal experience yet, but I often read about root intrusion in underground systems. For this reason, root-resistant fleece covers are sometimes used around the drip tubing.

As far as I understand, the pipe is protected against that. But feel free to take a look at the other thread, thanks.

It is doable. However, Hunter also offers ready-made retractable systems.
As always, there are pros and cons:
- Initially, you need to water from above until the roots reach the appropriate depth
- No visual inspection possible and leak detection is difficult
- More expensive
- Longer pump running times
- Problematic during garden redesign
- More complex when replacing components
- Maximum pipe lengths must be observed
- More vulnerable to water impurities
- Wind-independent
- Less evaporation

A single supply line from the house water system is not sufficient for the entire garden. You will also need several zones.
We ran through it ourselves and decided against it.
Along curbs, it also makes sense.

Doesn't that create a patchy appearance? The roots directly beneath the hose probably receive more water than those in the gaps with the maximum distance. Wouldn't that result in a zebra-like pattern on the lawn?

That works fine. The proper subfloor drainage systems are integrated into a channel to ensure the water is distributed more evenly.