4 OUTLET DRIPPER MANIFOLD AND NIPPLE

Description

4 OUTLET DRIPPER MANIFOLD AND NIPPLE is the essential distribution fitting that splits a single pump outlet into four individual dripper lines — the core component of any drip-feed hydroponic system serving multiple growing sites. We have been supplying drip irrigation components to UK hydroponics growers since 2017, and the 4-outlet manifold with included nipple fitting is the straightforward solution for growers setting up or expanding top-feed systems in coco, perlite, or soil containers.

How the Manifold Works in a Drip System

In a drip-feed system, the pump delivers nutrient solution from a header tank through a main supply line to the manifold, where it is split into four equal-flow outlets. Each outlet connects via 4mm micro-tubing to an individual dripper stake positioned at the base of each plant’s root zone. The manifold’s equal-bore outlets ensure each site receives the same flow rate, preventing uneven nutrition delivery across the system that would lead to inconsistent plant development. The included nipple fitting provides a leak-free connection between the manifold and the main supply line. This four-outlet format suits systems running four plants in one or two rows, or can be daisy-chained with additional manifolds to expand to eight or twelve sites.

Building and Maintaining Your Drip System

Connect the manifold to your pump outlet using the included nipple fitting and secure with a jubilee clip. Run 4mm micro-tubing from each manifold outlet to a dripper stake in each pot, cutting tubing lengths to match your layout and ensuring no kinks reduce flow. Check all connections for drips when first running the system. Clean the manifold bore and each outlet nipple monthly with a citric acid soak to prevent mineral blockage that would reduce individual outlet flow rates and create uneven irrigation. Replace any manifold that shows cracking, deformation, or persistent leaking at joints.

Pair your 4 Outlet Dripper Manifold with a Hailea submersible pump, a timer, and a 47-litre header tank for a complete, clean drip-feed irrigation system for four to twelve coco or soil containers.