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I got this tool, because...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·JOSE

I got this tool, because I was curious to see how much easier it would really make it to pushing fittings for a drip system. It does do the job and I like how the fittings like a coupling are held in place pretty good. Also, before I forget, it is made for the barbed fittings. And I found that out because I have the other type of fittings that are smooth all around and it’s not for those. I like that it’s small and it doesn’t take up too much space in the toolbox. One thing is I definitely need to keep track of it because it is small. It does help with the pushing in of the barbed fittings. Normally I would have to just turn them on my way in and sometimes it would be a little hard. The tool does help. It makes it so my fingers are more free and more leverage. You can even use it with a T fitting the T would just be facing out of the open area. The tool is plastic, so maybe that’s just one little downside to it. It is made of good plastic though. I like the tool, but one thing about it is I worked fine without it. Having it is nice. So really it’s just up to the person. It does help. So you have more leverage. So it is a good addition to have.

5

I’m getting ready to install...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·RAY

I’m getting ready to install drip irrigation on a steep hillside at the end of our backyard. Anything that makes the job easier will be a blessing. The emitter tool is low-cost at The Home Depot and I did see it for more money online. I’ll be installing about 40 emitters. The design is simple and provides for installation and removal. Insert the non-barbed end of the emitter into the center of the tool end for installation. Use the notch on the side of the tool for removal. The plastic used in construction seems durable and the way the end is formed is ergonomically designed so that your thumb and index finger rest comfortably against the end of the tool to apply pressure for insertion. I also have the barbed fitting so you may want to see my review for that as well. Included is a picture of both tools. I’ll be getting the tubing cutters as well when I get the rest of my materials for the project. The tool can be used for barbed fittings as well but you can get more “oomph” during insertion with the specific barbed fitting tool in my opinion. For less than $2 you can get a handy little punch. It makes sense to have a complete set of tools with the tubing cutters as well if you don’t already have one for drip line tubing and ½ and ¾ inch irrigation lines. The entire set runs about $40 and the job should go much faster.

4

I'm a big fan of...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·LemonCove

I'm a big fan of Rain Bird brand irrigation products, especially drip irrigation emitters which I have used for 30 years. This 1/2" barb fitting insertion tool is designed to insert Rain Bird branded barb fitting in 1/2" poly irrigation hose, such as Rain Bird Drip Emitter Tubing. Barbed fittings are available as connectors, elbows and tees.This tool will work with them all. The fittings snap into the tool, then you press the barbed end into the hose using your fingers and palm (see photo).\n\nI used the tool recently when installing an irrigation lines to drip irrigate a small hillside. The tool made installing the fitting very easy. My only complaint is that it hold the fitting so tightly it can be a bit of a challenge getting the fitting back out of the tool. Hint: the fittings come out much easier after they have been inserted into a hose, and using the hose as leverage..\n\nMade in Mexico

3

Does a few things well,...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·SCOTT

Does a few things well, but missing key features for the money... PROS: works well for inserting barbed fittings into 1/4" drip tubing, such as straight, 90's or tees (as it holds the barbed fitting while pushing the tubing onto it with one's other hand (by the way, wearing those thin, woven, nitrile coating gloves makes working with the fittings and tubing MUCH easier because it provides secure frictional grip with tactile feel to grasp these small parts); the Notch in the edge will likely work well for pulling barbed fittings out of the larger 1/2" black poly tubing (though I haven't yet used that feature). CONS: lacks a feature for inserting a 1/4" inch barbed fitting (whether just a pass-through or an emitter type) into a pre-punched hole in the 1/2" tubing -- once the 1/4" drip tube is attached to that fitting -- a process that requires a strong grip and significant force to do ... (see my annotated photo); does not include any sort of pointed plastic (or metal) punch for making the hole in the 1/2: tubing ... [I'd recommend the punch be Metal for durability)... otherwise, a separate hole punch should be included with this tool to make it's price more reasonable (such as a Rain Bird HPUN1-1S or a DIG model D44 and the separate punch should be Bright Orange in color.

4

I'm a farmer with 27...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·LemonCove

I'm a farmer with 27 acres of orchards that are irrigated using drip irrigation and micro-sprinklers. I've had one of these in my "drip irrigation tackle box" for several years, and I think it great for those times when you are installing drip irrigation fittings/emitters, or performing maintenance. I'll keep this second one in my irrigation maintenance apron that I wear when checking irrigation.\n\nNote that all of my drippers are Rain Bird brand, but this tool works with many different fittings and brands. \n\nI have a separate tool for puncturing my lateral supply hoses, then I use this tool to insert drippers, fittings or "goof plugs."\n\nShape, size and color make it easy to find in my field apron, and it make inserting fittings much easier.\n\nMade in Mexico

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I run drip irrigation in...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·Rosebidtony

I run drip irrigation in 8 raised beds with more than 75 feet of irrigation tubing. I have a tool to punch the hole for an emitter then push the emitter, barb fitting, etc in. This tool allows me to push it in in one step. While this tool works well in warm weather, I found that when its cool the pipe is harder making it hard to punch a hole. I do more of my irrigation setup work when its cooler, but this tool works well. I also like u-shape cut-in in the handle for sliding behind the emitter and popping it out when changing emitters. It is stout and seems to handle the pressure well. I change gallon per minute (gpm) at least once per year depending on rainfall. Good quality tool at a good price

5

I’m getting ready to install...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·RAY

I’m getting ready to install drip irrigation on a steep hillside at the end of our backyard. Anything that makes the job go easier will be a blessing. The barbed fitting tool is made specifically for inserting barbed fittings into the small drip irrigation lines. The recess(es) in the tool hold the fitting in place while the while the index and middle finger handles allow you to get a good grip on the tool along with the contoured end of the tool where you push with the palm of your hand. Like the emitter tool and the tubing cutters, the plastic used to make the tool appears to be a high impact, durable plastic. Instructions are on the bag the tool comes in and are straightforward. You can get a full set of tools including this one, the emitter tool, a simple punch and tubing cutters for around $40. Seems well worth it to make the job go faster and smoother.

4

This is a handy little...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·Roadrunner

This is a handy little tool for installing barbs from feeder lines into the main tubing for a drip system. If you have the barbs already, they simply attach to the end of the tool and can then be easily pushed into the main tube. I did notice that you can't have the feeder line attached to the barb and punch it into the main line with this tool, it has to be the barb only, then once that's punched you can attach the feeder line. It also has a notch in the handle which can be used for pulling drip emitters from the main tube. Overall, this is a handy tool for installing a drip system.

4

The Rain Bird 1/2 in....

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·kj4sun

The Rain Bird 1/2 in. Drip Fitting Insertion Tool is a convenient tool to add to your irrigation supplies. The purple color makes it easy to find among the rest of my brown, black and green irrigation items. This is made of sturdy, hard plastic and fits comfortably in your hand. Provides a better hold on fittings and tubing to provide easier, more convenient application. Part of the handle can be used to flare and flex the tubing for easier installation. A real finger and hand saver and would be a handy addition to anyone's irrigation tool box.

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I have several raised beds...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·Rosebidtony

I have several raised beds for growing vegetables and a small fruit/berry orchard that is all irrigated. We use drip irrigation throughout. Since this is low pressure just getting the ½” pipe on tees, elbows and couplings connected are the biggest chore. This tool makes the process easier by snapping the coupling in the tool and pressing the ½” pipe on it. This is much better than doing it with just your hands. It fits in my pocket. It has push end that fits my palm and two ears to wrap my fingers around. Good grip, nice handy tool

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This Rain Bird Emitter Tool...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·kj4sun

This Rain Bird Emitter Tool is a convenient installation tool to have on hand for anyone who utilizes drip watering and the like. This handy purple tool is a real fingertip saver when it comes to installing drippers and irrigation fittings. Made of sturdy hard plastic, helps hold drippers and fittings in place in order to apply better, consistent pressure during installation. Has a notch on the side for easier removal. The purple color makes it easy to find amidst my box of brown, green and black fittings.

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When I got this product...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·Sandy

When I got this product I was a little shocked to see the bright color. It does not affect the quality or the functional ability of the product in any way. After talking with some of the yard maintenance men I realize the color is a real plus. If it falls out of your pocket, you can easily see it or if the mowing guys are mowing they can see it before they hit it with a mower. The workings of the small hand tool is awesome. It can tighten connections, adjust the spray heads of the sprinkler and much more. If I was working for a lawn sprinkler company, I would definitely have one of these in my trick bag. Now that I have my very own, I can adjust the sprinkle heads to get the best coverage in my yard. This is a very handy to have tool.

5

As like the Rain Bird...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·HomeDepotCustomer

As like the Rain Bird Emitter tool. The Rainbird® Fitting insertion tool makes working on a drip line so much easier. It is amazing how this little tool will save your hands when trying to push fittings into your drip line. It’s designed to install the 1/2” drip tubing elbows, couplers, and Tees into the trip tubbing. It’s handle also allows you to widen the tub to easily push the fittings into. Although it is lightweight and inexpensive, this little tool is made of strong plastic which will make your life so much easier. I was able to add additional lines by easily adding T’s to my existing drip line which was installed by my Irrigation installer. By doing it yourself you will save a ton of time and money.

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• I had the company...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·NBCqueen

•\tI had the company who installed our irrigation system install drip systems in my flower and vegetable garden beds. I was extremely disappointed in the uneven coverage that it provided this year in my vegetable garden. With the Rain Bird 1/2 in. Drip Barb Fitting Insertion Tool made it easy to connect barbed fittings to 1/2" Drip irrigation tubing. I was able to install additional 1/2” drip tubing elbows, couplers, and Tees into the trip tubbing. The handle also allowed me to widen the tube to more easily push the fittings into it. Normally I have to have my husbands help with this stuff because I don’t have enough strength in my hands but this made it easy enough that I could do it myself.

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This is a 4-in-1 tool...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·MarylandDave

This is a 4-in-1 tool to insert and remove barbed couplings from drip irrigation systems. My only issues is that it seems pricey for a small bit of plastic, but it does the job it's supposed to do. You could get away without it, but I think it saves time in the long run, and is especially helpful for people without a strong grip. The color is helpful to avoid loosing it in the soil (I loose a lot of little black fittings!). Might be a good idea to tie a string to it and keep it tied to your belt when you have a big drip irrigation project.

5

You can technically insert 1/2...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·SLOBrewer

You can technically insert 1/2 in. Drip barb fittings without a tool but your hands will get very tired and sore if you’ve got a lot to do. So the most important thing about a tool like this is that it needs to be ergonomic and ease the strain of repetitive work. This tool definitely meets that criteria as it fits comfortably in your hand and there is a nice pad that you push with your palm so you can use your larger arm rather than your hand to do the majority of the work. Such a smart little tool in a simple form.

5

Emitter Tool, Purples / Lavenders....

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·HomeDepotCustomer

Emitter Tool, Purples / Lavenders. When I ordered the product I didn’t realize that it was just for Rain Bird Emitters only! I thought it was a universal tool for all emitters. It is molded plastic made in Mexico, with high quality plastic that should last a very long time! We will try and use it to insert some of our off brand drippers and fittings. \nIt is totally my fault for not paying more attention to what I was reading! I gave it 5 stars because it is a good product!

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The rain bird emitter tool...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·flyhard

The rain bird emitter tool makes installing water drip fittings. Easy to use and will save from messing up a drip fitting. The notch on the side makes for easy removal of any fitting. Can also install goof plugs. Made for use on 1/4 inch tubing or 1/2 inch tubing. Rain Bird has a total satisfaction policy for their warranty. I have never had any problems and found them to be very reliable.

5

This rain bird installation tool...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·crazystang70

This rain bird installation tool is a must have for anyone installing or fixing drip irrigation systems. This tool is used for installing and removing drippers and 1/4 inch fittings. Tool had a nipple on the inside that attaches to the fitting for a snug fit when installing. Handle is durable plastic and relatively comfortable. I would recommend this tool. Can’t go wrong with rain bird.

4

Good system easy to install...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·MYLES

Good system easy to install works well on a timer. The end caps didn’t work so I ended up crimping the ends closed.

5

This Rain Bird 1/2in. Drip...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·HomeDepotCustomer

This Rain Bird 1/2in. Drip Barb Fitting Insertion Tool is a very handy drip barb assembling tool. It greatly assists with inserting drip barb fittings into the half-inch drip lines for any sprinkler or drip line related project for your yard. This is a welcomed addition for any DIYer’s sprinkler/drip line tool kit. Any DIYer should find this tool relatively easy to use.

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When I bought this, I...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·Cascade

When I bought this, I thought I could use it as a stand alone dripper with a garden hose. I was very mistaken in this belief. It turns out, you have to have a preinstalled lawn sprinkler system in order to use this device. I hope no one else will make the mistake I made when I ordered this item. I really should have done more research before I selected this item.

4

This device has features that...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·DON

This device has features that work much better than a pair of scissors.

4

Works pretty good for the...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·HomeDepotCustomer

Works pretty good for the money

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This works as described however,...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·Depotdude

This works as described however, it does not get the connector flush to the tube like you would get from hand. It leaves a little gap, you can try to use the end to push the connector down into the tube flush but I have slipped and smashed my finger a few times. If you have a big setup and a lot to do this will save some effort on your hands buts its not essential to a smaller setup.

5

If your installing multiple micro-sprayers,...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·HomeDepotCustomer

If your installing multiple micro-sprayers, this little tool is a must have. Its simple but effective, big enough to get a grip on and I advise putting a lanyard on it......if you drop it, its difficult to find.

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While the tool works it...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·Rick

While the tool works it still presents a balancing act of trying to keep the drip irrigation fitting in the tool as you try to push it into the 1/2 tubing.\r\nThe Al-Magor-Professional Drip Irrigation Tubing Hole Punch Tool works better in that it creates the hole and allows you to push the fitting into the 1/2 tubing. This tool was not available at the time I made the purchase

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Works good, it’s black and...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·SLT

Works good, it’s black and small very easy to lose in taller grass, I put a string on it and tidied it to a piece of tubing, works best with tubing warmed up in the sun.

5

These are great to have...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·HomeDepotCustomer

These are great to have if you have poly lines for your irrigation lines. I've used these for many years and I would recommend these for your irrigation lines.

5

Used to cut drip tubing...

Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·Lee

Used to cut drip tubing in the garden. Works much better than scissors or other cutting tools. Makes a clean cut which makes it easier to insert fittings.