How to

Install Your
Root Quencher Products

step by step guide

Installing Your
Root Quencher

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STEP 1

Select a location just inside the drip line (just inside where the branches extend beyond the trunk of the tree) 

STEP 2

Determine the depth of roots for that variety of tree. Google for info or consult your friends at Root Quencher 

STEP 3

Find your nearest irrigation line (drip or PVC) and determine the best way to connect. If there is an existing spray head that services that tree you can simply remove the spray head and tap into that riser 

STEP 4

Consult the Root Quencher team for proper connections needed for easy installation.

STEP 5

Dig a 4” diameter hole to the desired depth (in climates where the ground freezes in the winter please dig a 7” diameter hole). If you cannot reach your desired depth due to poor soil conditions, not to worry, your Root Quencher is adjustable! (for the 7” hole insert the RQ and pack with ¾” gravel) 

STEP 6

Rotate the 3 chambers on the Root Quencher to match the depth of your hole. Try to line up the holes for optimal water distribution 

STEP 7

There are many ways to connect your Root Quencher to a water source, preferably automated but not required: 1. Tap into a ½” or ¾” PVC line 2. Tap into an existing 1/2” drip irrigation line 3. Connect to a garden hose (and there are great, simple timers available to automate that!) 

STEP 8

Once you are connected to a water source, turn the water on and adjust your Root Quencher valve. When you turn on the Root Quencher flow control valve, the ideal setting is for the chamber to fill but not overflow. Its critical to balance the flow into the device with the other sprinklers in that zone. Please note that on dripline zones, the Root Quencher is to be set and one of the lowest settings to accommodate for the extended times that drip zones need to run

step by step guide

Installing Your Root Quencher Spike ↓

STEP 1

Select a location adjacent to the plant, vegetable or flower that needs extra water

STEP 2

The Spike is designed to straddle your ½ drip line

STEP 3

Push the Spike down onto your ½ line and press firmly to pierce the line

STEP 4

Turn on your drip zone and carefully lift the Spike out of the ground

STEP 5

Turn the top cap clockwise to lessen the flow and counterclockwise to increase flow

STEP 6

Set to desired flow and press back into the ground

90 DEGREE ADAPTER

If there is no drip line close enough, use your 90 degree adapter to extend the reach to anywhere you like

POTTED PLANTS

Plug the 90 degree fitting into a 1/4” line.Use effectively in potted plants as well as greenhouses.

step by step guide

Installing Your
Root Quencher Jr.

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STEP 1

Select a location just inside the drip line (just inside the canopy of plants and vegetables)

STEP 2

Find your nearest irrigation line (drip or PVC) and determine the best way to connect. If there is an existing spray head that services the plant or vegetable you can simply remove the spray head and tap into that riser

STEP 3

Consult the Root Quencher team for proper connections needed for easy installation

STEP 4

Dig a 2” diameter hole to a depth of 6” using a trowel or an auger

STEP 5

Insert into hole, place cap on the Jr. while filling in dirt around the device

STEP 6

There are many ways to connect your Root Quencher Jr. to a water source, preferably automated but not required:
1. Tap into a 1⁄2” or 3⁄4” PVC line
2. Tap into an existing 1/2” drip irrigation line
3. Connect to a garden hose (and there are great
hose-end timers available to automate that!)

STEP 7

Once you are connected to a water source, turn the water on and adjust your Root Quencher Jr. valve. When you turn on the fl ow control valve, the ideal setting is for the chamber to fill but not overflow. It is critical to balance the flow into the device with
the other sprinklers in that zone. Please note that on drip line zones, the Root Quencher Jr. is to be set at one of the lowest settings to accommodate for the extended times that drip zones need to run.

STEP 8

Now your Root Quencher Jr. is installed and ready for irrigating and fertilizing use.