Woodpecker Emitters

A quick guide to installing your Netafim emitters.

Step 1: Punch the Hole
Using a standard irrigation hole punch, create a clean hole directly into your 1/2" or 3/4" mainline tubing.

Step 2: Insert the Emitter
Push the barbed inlet (the slightly narrower, pointed end) of the Woodpecker emitter firmly into the punched hole until it snaps securely into place.

Step 3: Attach Micro Tubing (Optional)
If your plant is further away from the mainline, push a piece of 1/4" micro tubing onto the top outlet barb to extend the water precisely to the base of the plant.

Why are Netafim Woodpecker emitters so popular in commercial vineyards?
They feature the industry's largest EPDM rubber diaphragm and a continuous self-flushing mechanism, making them incredibly resistant to clogging even with poor water quality or heavy fertilizers.

Vineyards require absolute reliability because clogged emitters can result in massive crop losses. Netafim engineered these to be a install-and-forget solution.

What size tubing connects to the Netafim Woodpecker emitter?
These emitters feature 1/4-inch barbs. You can punch them directly into 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch mainline tubing, or push them onto the end of 1/4-inch micro tubing.

Always use a dedicated irrigation hole punch (like a pocket punch or key punch) to ensure a perfect, leak-free seal around the emitter barb.

What is the operating pressure range for the Netafim Woodpecker emitters?
The Netafim Woodpecker operates perfectly between 7 and 58 PSI. The pressure-compensating design ensures the exact same water output anywhere within this range, regardless of elevation changes.

This ultra-wide pressure tolerance is another reason they are favored on steep hillsides where pressure fluctuates greatly from the top of the hill to the bottom.

As I start my system this spring, do I need to clean the Netafim Woodpecker emitters?
No manual cleaning is required. The Netafim Woodpecker features a continuous self-flushing design that automatically clears debris during operation, making spring startup incredibly easy.

During your spring system check, simply turn the water on and walk your lines to verify that rodents or winter freezes haven't damaged the plastic housing. Otherwise, the internal mechanism clears itself.