Netafim Techline EZ 12mm Figure Eight Line End

A quick guide to securing your line ends for a leak-proof seal.

Step 1: Thread the Tubing
Take the open end of your 12mm Netafim Techline EZ tubing and slide it entirely through one of the circular loops on the figure-eight fitting. Push the fitting about 3 to 4 inches down the line.

Step 2: Bend the Tubing
Firmly bend the tubing back on itself in a sharp U-shape, creating a kink right near the fitting. This kink is what creates the watertight seal.

Step 3: Secure in the Second Loop
Take the end of the bent tubing and forcefully push it through the second, empty loop on the figure-eight fitting to lock the bend in place.

Step 4: Test the Seal
Turn on your water supply and check the end of the line. If a small trickle escapes, push the fitting slightly closer to the bend to tighten the crimp.

During spring startup, should I open the Netafim Techline EZ 12mm Figure 8 Line End?
Yes, you should open the line end during spring startup to flush out any sediment or bugs that accumulated in your 12mm dripline over the winter.

Let the water run freely out of the end of the tube for a minute or two until it runs clear, then simply bend it back into the figure-eight to resume normal automated watering.

How do I flush my lines with the Netafim Techline EZ 12mm Figure 8 Line End?
Unkink the tubing by sliding it out of the second loop, run water to push out debris, then bend it back in and lock it through the loop to reseal the line.

Because this closure relies entirely on friction rather than glue or compression, it is the easiest type of end cap to maintain and reuse over multiple seasons.

Will the Netafim Techline EZ 12mm Figure 8 Line End fit 1/2-inch tubing?
No, this figure eight fitting is specifically designed for 12mm tubing. Standard 1/2-inch tubing is too thick to bend and lock securely into these loops.

If you are using standard 1/2-inch poly tubing (which typically has an outside diameter of 0.700"), you will need a standard 1/2" Figure 8 End instead.

Does the Netafim Techline EZ 12mm Figure 8 Line End blow off under high pressure?
No, as long as your system operates at or below the maximum pressure rating of 50 PSI, the kinked tubing will hold securely inside the fitting without blowing open.

If your water source has higher pressure, be sure to install a 30 PSI or 40 PSI pressure regulator upstream to protect your dripline and fittings.