Need to add versatility to your spring garden's watering schedule while retaining all the precision benefits of a drip system? The DripWorks Adjustable Shrubblers offer a smart, adaptable way to hydrate plants of all sizes. By simply twisting the cap, you can adjust the water emission from a slow, steady drip all the way up to a 24-inch spray pattern—perfect for soaking in spring fertilizers and covering expanding root zones. Connect them directly into 1/2" mainline tubing or extend them using micro tubing to perfectly adapt to your ever-changing landscape.
Review the exact performance metrics to choose the right Shrubbler configuration.
| SKU | Pattern | Base Type / Connection |
|---|---|---|
| DSHB | Full Circle (360° / 8 Streams) | 1/4" Barb (Direct Insertion) |
| DSHT | Full Circle (360° / 8 Streams) | 10/32 Threaded (For Risers/Stakes) |
| DSHS | Full Circle (360° / 8 Streams) | 5" Stake (Includes 1/4" Transfer Barb) |
| DSHS180 | Half Circle (180° / 5 Streams) | 5" Stake (Includes 1/4" Transfer Barb) |
Follow these steps to install the highly popular Staked Shrubbler models (DSHS & DSHS180).
Step 1: Prep the Mainline
Using a DripWorks punch tool, create a clean hole in your 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch poly mainline tubing near the plant you want to water.
Step 2: Snap Off the Barb
Locate the small 1/4-inch transfer barb physically molded onto the side of the Shrubbler's 5-inch stake. Snap it off to use as your mainline connector.
Step 3: Connect Micro Tubing
Push the transfer barb into the punched hole on your mainline. Attach one end of a piece of 1/4-inch micro tubing to that barb, and attach the other end to the inlet barb on the Shrubbler stake.
Step 4: Stake and Adjust
Push the stake securely into the soil. Turn on your irrigation system, and twist the Shrubbler's cap counter-clockwise to widen the streams or clockwise to reduce the flow.
Are the DripWorks Adjustable Shrubblers good for watering new spring vegetable plants?
Yes, they are perfect for spring vegetables. The adjustable cap allows you to start with a gentle drip for fragile seedlings and widen the spray to a 24-inch diameter as the plant's root zone expands.
This incredible versatility means you don't have to swap out emitters mid-season. One Shrubbler adapts to the plant's needs from early spring through the summer harvest.
How do I shut off an individual DripWorks Adjustable Shrubbler?
Just twist the cap completely clockwise until the water stops. This individual shutoff feature is incredibly handy if a plant is removed or a pot is empty, preventing water waste.
What is the difference between the full-circle and half-circle DripWorks Shrubbler?
The full-circle Shrubbler emits eight streams of water for 360-degree coverage. The half-circle Shrubbler emits five streams in a 180-degree pattern, which is ideal for placing along borders, walkways, or the edges of raised beds.
How do I connect the staked DripWorks Shrubbler to my mainline?
Break off the transfer barb attached directly to the Shrubbler's stake. Insert that barb into your punched mainline tubing, then use 1/4-inch micro tubing to bridge the connection to the Shrubbler's inlet.
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