The Rain-Jet Micro Tee (5mm) is a precision-engineered irrigation fitting designed to split or branch 5mm micro-drip tubing. These essential connectors allow for the creation of intricate, customized watering layouts, enabling a single supply line to feed multiple Rain-Jet Micro Mist Nozzles or drippers throughout your garden beds in the Heidelberg - GP region.
Technical Specifications
- Type: 3-Way "Tee" Connector.
- Fitting Size: 5mm Barb (Compatible with standard 4mm/5mm ID micro-pipe).
- Material: UV-Stabilized High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
- Connection Style: Sharp-barb friction fit (No clamps required for standard pressures).
- Operating Pressure: Up to 3.0 Bar.
- Pack Quantity: 10 Tees per pack.
Key Performance Features
- High-Retention Barbs: Engineered with aggressive, tapered barbs that "bite" into the interior of the micro-tubing. This ensures the connection remains secure even during the high-pressure surges of a Pascali pump system.
- UV-Resistant Formulation: Manufactured to withstand the intense Gauteng sun exposure, preventing the plastic from becoming brittle or "whitening" over multiple seasons.
- Smooth Internal Bore: Designed with a seamless internal pathway to minimize friction loss and prevent the buildup of fine red Heidelberg dust or lime-scale.
- Modular Flexibility: Allows for easy expansion of your irrigation network—perfect for adding new plants to your Easter 2026 garden landscape without replacing entire lines.
- Chemical Compatibility: Resistant to liquid fertilizers and soil nutrients, ensuring the fittings won't degrade when used in fertigation systems.
Professional Installation & Tips
- Heat for Ease: In the chilly early mornings of Winter 2026, micro-tubing can become stiff. Carry a thermos of hot water and dip the end of the pipe for 5 seconds before pushing it onto the Rain-Jet Tee. This softens the plastic for a perfect, tool-free seal.
- Square Cuts: Use a sharp utility knife or Kaufmann pipe cutters to ensure the tubing is cut perfectly square. A jagged edge can lead to "weeping" leaks at the barb.
- Filtration Necessity: To prevent internal blockages, always ensure your system is protected by a Screen Filter Element (120 Mesh). Small grains of sand can lodge in the "Tee" junction and reduce flow to the rest of the line.
- System Layout: Avoid "daisy-chaining" too many Rain-Jet Micro Mist Nozzles off a single 5mm line. For best results, use a 15mm main header pipe and use the Tees to branch off into short 5mm "lateral" runs.
- Leak Check: After installation, run the system and check each junction. If a "Tee" is leaking, it is usually because the pipe wasn't pushed past the second barb. Use a Shield Microfibre Cloth to dry the joint and re-seat the pipe firmly.
Common Use Cases
- Pot Plants & Hanging Baskets: Branching a single line to water multiple containers.
- Greenhouses: Creating a manifold for overhead misting systems.
- Vegetable Patches: Running individual lines to the base of specific crops like tomatoes or peppers.
- Flower Borders: Distributing water evenly across a dense bed of groundcover.
Pro Tip: If you find a 5mm line is no longer needed, do not simply pull the pipe off the Rain-Jet Tee, as this can stretch and damage the tubing. Instead, use a Rain-Jet Goof Plug to seal the open end of the pipe. During your Easter 2026 garden maintenance, keep a pack of these Tees in your Wildebees utility bag for quick repairs or layout changes. Always ensure your Speroni Intelligent Control Box is calibrated to account for the total flow of your micro-drip network.
