Reducing Excessive Pressure in a Drip Irrigation System: Install a Pressure Regulator

Drip Emitters Blow Off; Water Shoots 8 ft High

Drip zones need ~30 PSI. Install a pressure regulator (see photo) on the drip zone supply.

Valve control

The existing valve knobs are flow controls, not pressure regulators.

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