Rain Bird EC50/2PKS Drip Irrigation 1/2" Drip Tubing End Closure, 2-Pack

This review is for a variety of products all in one. This spring (2013) my wife and I put in 2 4'x20' raised bed gardens in the back yard for growing flowers and veggies. We live in Tennessee and the middle of the summer is hot and dry. I wanted a way to keep the plants watered and decided to convert a "spray zone" of our irrigation system to drip. I set up the garden with short rows that run the width of the boxes. I designed the garden with lots of short rows that run the 4' width of the boxes. Imagine a railroad track. The rails are the "feeder lines" that run the length of my setup, and the drip lines are the railroad ties that cut across the width of the garden (parallel with the rows of plants). I needed "feeder line" to bring the water to the drippers, and a variety of connectors to put it all together. I planned it all out on paper first, and then made sure I purchased enough parts. I purchased the following products for my setup:Rain Bird Landscape Dripline System 1/2-Inch Emitter Tubing With 18-Inch Spacing - 100-Foot Roll (5 stars)Rain Bird BT50-4PK Landscape Dripline System 1/2-Inch Barbed Tees, 4 Pack (5 stars)Rain Bird BE50-4PK 1/2-Inch Barbed Elbows (5 stars)Rain Bird EC50-Rain Bird GS50-10PK Landscape Dripline System 1/2-Inch Galvanized Wire Secures, 10-Pack (4 stars)2PK Landscape Dripline System 1/2-Inch End Closure Fittings (5 stars)Rain Bird Landscape Dripline System Spray Head To Drip Connection Kit (5 stars)Rain Bird T63100-BULK 1/2-Inch 100-Feet Landscape Dripline System Blank Tubing Roll (5 stars)These parts were all high quality, and I am extremely pleased with the setup. I cut all the tubing to size and layed it all out prior to putting it all together. It is very difficult to fit the tubing over the barbs, but once on it stays in place and doesn't leak. My hands ached after putting a bunch of the tubing together, so I ended up using leather work gloves which made things go a lot better.A few things to note:1) I don't have a rainbird setup, and this kit fit in great with my existing irrigation system.2) The tubing is a bit stiff and can kink easily, but works very well, so be careful when connecting things.3) The tubing and barbs are not the same inner diameter as stuff you can get at plumbing supply or home improvement centers. That means you can't mix and match, which is ok with me.4) I used some teflon plumbers tape when attaching parts that screw in.

For years, I’ve used zip-ties to hold together the folded end of 1/2” feed lines. After having a minor flood on evening, I replaced them with these closures. They work perfectly to do the job and are unlikely to break after a couple of years. Don’t be cheap…use these and do it right!

I can’t tell you how many times I have seen drip lines terminated by folding over the end and wrapping it with duct tape. After 2-3 years, the duct tape degrades and eventually that end of the pipe begins to open up. They little devices are inexpensive, easy to use, and will last a long time.

I was surprised at how well this works to cap the 1/2” tubing. No leaks. I also bought an actual end cap that just popped off, so I was glad I had an extra of these.

Such a simple idea that actually works. I have used the cap adapters and some don't fit right. But this is by far the easiest way I have ever closed off a drip line. Even after many release and reclose cycles the line does not leak.

I bought the wrong thing. Didn’t need these so idk how they work

While not the best looking solution at the end of a pipe run, it is easy to install and 100% reliable. I’ve used three lock-on connectors and sometimes they will pop off. If you’re on vacation and that happens, you can waste water and there won’t be enough pressure to water your plants. I’d rather have the security of this simple end connector

They are good quality, unaffected by UV, and work exactly as intended.

De buena calidad y muy sencillo de usar

Great.