Need help with building feeder system from timed pump. What tubing/fitting do I use?

So, I have a large reservoir and a 1300gph waste water sump pump that is pumping into 1/2" line that Ts off into two tables. After it Ts off, it goes to a table with 4 plants. It Ts twice to feed 4 plants off one line feeding the table. It then goes into a feeding ring that has holes in it to feed the plants. The system is perfectly symmetrical however, there is always one ring that doesn't get the same water.

I'd use a 4 port manifold however

1. I don't like how small the ports are for them and I'm afraid they will clog
2. its tough to get one feed to cover a large 10 gal pot and feed evenly
3. its tough to get all the small feeder lines the same length coming off the manifold to make for even flow

is there options that would help me make this feeder system consistent and clog proof? Also are there stakes that will spread the water out as it runs into the pot. With one feeder line, I'm afraid the water will carve out a path and won't spread throughout the pot and just run quickly out the bottom.

using drain to waste scrog with Ready Grow aeration formula. Thanks everyone. First post BTW

I think most people manage with the small tubing without it clogging. I've never had any issue with them in the past.
btw, Welcome to RIU

Never had one clog yet but i use drip clean!

Moebius said:

I think most people manage with the small tubing without it clogging. I've never had any issue with them in the past.
btw, Welcome to RIU

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The other thing I am worried about is the water absorbing evenly throughout the pot. Are there 1/4" stakes that spread the water out like a sprinkler? I don't want to have to run 4 lines to each pot.

The easiest way to make it uniform with what you have would be inline adjustable 1/4 valves in the lines that feed the drip rings.
Systems that use such low pressure pumps like yours clog easily when using emitters and are ok without emitters drip rings are in between
a inline 15o or 200 micron filter would prevent future clogs. 1/2 inch line restricts flow with almost all sump pumps. 3/4 out of the pump would be better and run that until
the line splits for each tray. You should also try these http://www.deere.com/common/docs/products/equipment/water/irrigation_and_water_management/drip_and_micro_irrigation_emission_devices/sprinklers_and_sprays/spot_spitter/brochure/JDW%20Spot_Spitter.pdf

http://www.berryhilldrip.com/Spot-Spitter-Down-Spray.html

Pdxelectrician said:

The other thing I am worried about is the water absorbing evenly throughout the pot. Are there 1/4" stakes that spread the water out like a sprinkler? I don't want to have to run 4 lines to each pot.

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http://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-Multi-Stream-On-6-in-Stake-5-Pack-67105L/203717089#.UakzNbWkolA


I plan on using a combination of these and Orbit's micro-bubblers to create an even distribution over 5 gal perlite smartpots. I hope it goes well, they look decent enough.

Pdxelectrician said:

The other thing I am worried about is the water absorbing evenly throughout the pot. Are there 1/4" stakes that spread the water out like a sprinkler? I don't want to have to run 4 lines to each pot.

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I grow 4 plants and use 2 pumps with 8 lines each and place 2 lines from each pump on each plant, so each plant gets served by both pumps(4 lines on plant). If I have a failure, a pump or a dripper, the plants will still survive until I can repair the issue. I cannot bring myself to go this route and not have a bit of redundancy built in. Just a thought to ponder.

Peace and Great Grows

Asmallvoice