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During the hot, dry summer months, moisture is rapidly eliminated from the soil surrounding your home. This dry spell causes the ground to shrink and pull away, which can easily lead to devastating and expensive cracks in your home's foundation. The DripWorks Foundation Watering Kit is designed as a simple, automated way to apply consistent, even moisture to the perimeter of your house, drastically reducing the effects of shrinking soil and protecting your biggest investment.
This comprehensive easy-to-install DIY kit comes with 200 feet of premium 17mm Netafim Emitter Tubing, providing enough coverage for up to a 50' x 50' foundation or a 2,500 square foot home. The kit features a fully automated Bluetooth hose timer, allowing you to set a watering schedule from your smartphone and never worry about turning the faucet on and off. The specialized emitter tubing delivers water slowly and directly to the soil where it's needed most.
We have pre-calculated all the necessary components so you can open the box and start your installation immediately. Because this system attaches directly to your outdoor faucet, we highly recommend adding a Brass Y-Splitter to your order. This allows you to run your automated foundation system while keeping a standard garden hose accessible for other yard work.
This system connects easily to any standard outdoor hose faucet.
Step 1: The Header (Faucet Assembly)
Begin by attaching the Bluetooth Timer directly to your faucet. Next, attach the Backflow Preventer, followed by the Filter, and then the 30 PSI Pressure Regulator. This stack of components protects your water supply, cleans the water, and regulates the pressure for optimal performance.
Step 2: The Extension and Adapter
Attach the 3' High-Pressure Hose Extension to the regulator. This allows the system to drop comfortably to ground level. At the end of the hose extension, screw on the Hose to Pipe Adapter.
Step 3: Lay the Foundation Tubing
Thread the 17mm Combination Tee onto the adapter. From here, connect the 17mm Netafim Emitter Tubing and run it in both directions around the perimeter of your foundation, keeping it about 12 to 18 inches away from the wall.
Step 4: Secure and Cap the Lines
Use the included Poly Tubing Hold Downs every few feet to secure the tubing to the ground. Once you have circled the foundation, cut any excess tubing and seal the ends using the Figure 8 End Fittings.
For detailed assembly plans, download the Installation Instructions in the downloads section below.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Coverage | 50' x 50' Foundation (approx. 2,500 sq ft home) |
| Emitter Spacing | Every 12" (Netafim Emitter Tubing) |
| Automation | Galcon Bluetooth Hose Thread Timer Included |
| Operating Pressure | Regulated to 30 PSI (Regulator Included) |
| Tubing Type | 17mm Netafim Techline CV (Brown) |
We've included every component needed for a standard 200-foot perimeter installation. Click any item to view details or purchase spares.
| Qty | Item Description | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galcon Bluetooth LCD Timer | TGNLIDBT |
| 1 | Back Flow Preventer Device | FBFPP |
| 1 | Irritec Hose Thread Filter (155 Mesh) | FYCH |
| 1 | Senninger 30 PSI Pressure Regulator | PRSLHH30 |
| 1 | 3' High Pressure Hose Extension | HPEX3 |
| 1 | Female Hose x 3/4" Male Pipe Adapter | AFHMP |
| 1 | 17mm Barb by Female Pipe Thread Tee | TL075FTEE |
| 2 | 100' Roll 17mm Netafim Tubing (12" Spacing) | TLCV6-1201 |
| 2 | 17mm Figure 8 End Fittings | TLFIG8 |
| 1 | 100-Pack Poly Tubing Hold Downs | SUHD-100 |
Why do I need to water my foundation?
During droughts or hot summers, the soil around your home dries out and shrinks away from the concrete. This lack of support can cause the foundation to settle, crack, or shift. Keeping the soil evenly moist prevents this structural damage.
Is this kit easy to install?
Yes! This kit is designed for simple, tool-free DIY installation. You simply stack the faucet components, run the tubing around your home, and stake it down. No cutting or gluing PVC pipes is required.
Do I have to turn it on manually every day?
No, this kit includes a premium Galcon Bluetooth Timer. You can program a customized watering schedule straight from your smartphone to keep the soil consistently moist without lifting a finger.
How far from the wall should I lay the tubing?
Generally, we recommend staking the emitter tubing about 12 to 18 inches away from the foundation wall to ensure the moisture reaches the deeper structural soil without waterlogging the immediate concrete edge.
Is it expandable?
Yes. If your home's perimeter is larger than 200 feet, or if you have complex bump-outs, you can easily expand this kit. Simply purchase additional components:
"Saved me from a $15k repair bill"
"Living in Texas, the soil shrinks away from the house every August. A structural engineer told me to start watering my foundation immediately. I bought this DripWorks kit, ran it around my house in an hour, and programmed the Bluetooth timer. The soil gap closed up in a week."
- u/TexasHomeowner, via r/HomeImprovement
"Set it and forget it"
"I was using a regular soaker hose before, but it kept bursting and I'd forget to turn it off. The Netafim tubing in this kit is commercial grade, and the included timer makes it completely automated. Worth every penny for peace of mind."
- Mark T., Google Reviews
"Highest quality components"
"Everything in this box is top-tier. Senninger regulators and Irritec filters are what the pros use. I didn't want to mess around with cheap big-box store parts when it comes to protecting my foundation. Very satisfied with the easy setup."
- DIYDad_99, DIY Chatroom
Before you buy, check your setup:
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