TOOLS & ACCESSORIES TECHNICAL TCE
🔧 1. Irrigation Multi-Tool
Description: A compact multi-functional tool kit designed for irrigation professionals. Includes nozzle keys, sprinkler-lift tools, drip punchers, small screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, and more – typically 16 items in one kit
Dimensions & Weight: ~11″ × 7″ × 2″; ~1.15 lb per kit
Functions:
Pull-up sprinkler heads
Adjust spray radius/arcs
Clean nozzle debris
Punch holes in poly tubing (1/8″ & 3/16″)
Electrical work with multimeter access tools
Benefits: Ideal for on-site maintenance – no need for multiple loose tools.
🧰 2. Hand Tools for Irrigation Techs
Essential Tools:
Cable strippers & multimeter – for solenoid and wiring checks
Pipe cutters & chamfering tool – clean cuts, avoid debris
Long-nose pliers & hand “guzzler” pump – remove debris from valve boxes
Benefits:
Cleaner installations
Safety and accuracy in electrical/piping tasks
Easier maintenance in tight or messy environments
🧩 3. Fittings & Connectors
Based on common irrigation accessory ranges
Compression Fittings (couplers, tees, elbows, end-caps):
Sizes: ½″–2″ (12–32 mm)
PN rating: Up to 6 kg/cm² (~6 bar)
Materials: Durable plastics, brass threads
Mini Valves:
Pressure rating: ≤ 4 bar
Leak-proof, UV-resistant
Quick Couplers (Plastic/Brass):
Sizes: ¾″, 1″
Instant connect/disconnect – ideal for pump or hose setups
Pressure Gauges & Pitot Tubes:
¼″ BSP/NPT threads
Rated to 10 bar (145 psi)
📐 4. Technical Overview
Item | Sizes | Pressure Rating | Material | Use Case |
---|---|---|---|---|
Irrigation Multi-Tool | 16-in-1 toolkit | N/A | Steel / Plastic | Full-service irrigation maintenance |
Pipe cutters & chamfer | ¾″–2″ pipe | N/A | Hardened steel / brass | Clean, swarf-free pipe cutting |
Compression fittings | 12–32 mm | ≤ 6 bar | PP / PE / Brass | Secure pipe joins without solvent |
Mini valves | 12–25 mm | ≤ 4 bar | UV plastic | Localized flow control |
Quick couplers | ¾″, 1″ | ≤ 10 bar | Plastic / Brass | Hose/pump quick-connect |
Pressure gauges | ¼″ connection | ≤ 10 bar | Brass / SS / Glycerin-filled | System pressure testing |
Drip hole punch | For 16 mm lines | N/A | Plastic / Steel | Precision hole creation in drip tubing |
✅ 5. Installation & Maintenance Tips
Keep tools clean and stored in a kit – prevents lost parts and improves response time.
Use chamfered pipe ends to avoid O‑ring damage in fittings.
Punch drip holes precisely at 90° to ensure proper flow and sealing.
Monitor pressure with gauges and use quick couplers to relieve pressure before servicing.
Perform nozzle cleaning with nozzle tools to maintain spray efficiency.
📝 6. Summary
These tools and accessories are critical for:
Efficient installation (clean cuts, correct fittings)
Reliable system performance (clean nozzles, accurate pressure)
Quick and safe maintenance in the field