December Gardening Checklist for Northern California Gardeners
Dec 20th 2025
The 1" Easy Loc Coupler with Shutoff Valve gives you complete control over your larger irrigation zones. Designed for 1" poly tubing (or "Oval Hose"), this inline valve allows you to easily shut off or regulate water flow to specific sections of your system.
This fitting is perfect for isolating different crop rows, managing water pressure, or creating maintenance zones. The robust Easy Loc collars ensure a leak-proof grip on the larger 1" tubing without the need for difficult compression rings or hose clamps.
Understanding compatibility is key. This fitting connects two pieces of 1" poly tubing.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 1" Easy Loc Coupler w/ Shutoff Valve |
| Connection 1 | 1" Easy Loc Locking Collar |
| Connection 2 | 1" Easy Loc Locking Collar |
| Tubing Compatibility | Fits 1" Poly Tubing (approx. 1.060" - 1.080" OD) |
| Operating Pressure | 0 - 60 PSI (Optimal range: 20-30 PSI) |
| Material | Polypropylene with Carbon Black/UV Stabilizers |
Follow these steps to ensure a leak-proof connection on your 1" tubing.
Step 1: Prepare Tubing
Cut your 1" polyethylene tubing squarely with scissors or tubing cutters. If repairing a line, cut out the damaged section cleanly.
Step 2: Unlock the Fittings
Rotate the locking collars on *both ends* of the coupler backwards (towards the center valve body) to expose the internal barbs. Do not remove the nuts completely.
Step 3: Connect Tubing
Push your 1" poly tubing firmly over the barbs on each side until they hit the stops. You may need to use a wiggling motion to get the larger tubing over the barb lips.
Step 4: Lock it Down
Twist both locking collars forward (over the tubing) to clamp the connection in place. Hand-tighten firmly.
This fitting is for 1" Poly Tubing ONLY.
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