Rain Bird X45005 Blank Tubing 16mm 500 Foot Roll

Product Description

The RAIN BIRD X45005 is a 16mm blank distribution tubing sold in a 500-foot roll, designed for use in drip irrigation and low-volume watering systems. This flexible polyethylene tubing serves as the main lateral or sub-main line in drip layouts, carrying water from the supply source to individual emitter stations. Weighing approximately 18.65 pounds per roll, the X45005 provides a substantial run of tubing in a single package, reducing the need for mid-run couplings on larger installations. Irrigation contractors and landscape professionals are the primary installers.

This tubing is suited for residential and light commercial drip irrigation systems, including landscape beds, tree rings, row crops, and subsurface drip applications. The 16mm outside diameter is a standard size compatible with typical drip system fittings, punch tools, and barbed emitters used throughout the industry. A 500-foot roll is well matched to mid- to large-scale zone layouts where continuous runs are needed without frequent splicing.

Key Features

• 16mm diameter blank tubing accepts punched-in barb fittings and emitters
• 500-foot roll length supports large zone layouts with fewer joints
• Flexible construction allows routing around obstacles and irregular terrain
• Blank design lets installers place emitters exactly where needed
• 18.65-pound roll weight indicates substantial wall thickness and material density

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style distribution tubing component for 16mm drip irrigation systems using standard barbed fittings, punch-in emitters, and compression couplings common to low-volume irrigation applications.

Installation Notes

Irrigation contractors should shut off the supply valve and depressurize the system before cutting into existing lines or making connections. A dedicated punch tool sized for 16mm tubing is required to create clean emitter ports without cracking the tube wall. Secure tubing to grade with drip stakes or hold-down staples at regular intervals, especially in areas subject to foot traffic or shifting soil. Follow local irrigation and plumbing codes for backflow prevention requirements on any potable water connection.

Technical Specifications

• Tubing Diameter: 16mm
• Roll Length: 500 feet
• Weight: 18.65 pounds
• UPC: 739390120349
• Order Increment: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: RAIN BIRD
• Manufacturer Part Number: X45005