Ratings & Reviews for Orbit 4 -Port NPT Adjustable Flow Control Irrigation Manifold with Filter

Product has Design Flaws - Plastic Deteriorates

I replaced my irrigation system in early 2017 and used about 50 2-port and 4-port Orbit manifolds. Ten of these broke while I was away for the summer in 2019 resulting in my water bill doubling over that period. There are two modes of failure. In about half the cases, the 90-degree green elbow was ejected from the black manifold cap. In the other half of the cases, the barbed nipple broke away from the 90-degree elbow. These failures appear to be related to ultra-violet degradation of the plasti...

They work well.

These manifolds work great just don’t use too much muscle installing or they will break.

Cheap! 7 of 8 broke the first day. Dont buy.

After reading a few reviews exactly like mine, I thought “nah, should be fine”. I was wrong. The only one that didnt break was the extra I didnt instal. After the second zone test, all of these had cracks or leaks in the black base. Some low, so i thought I over tightened them but others were higher up. Seems like poor manufacturing. Find another product and/or spend a few extra bucks.

yup, they break!

I have over a dozen of these that have not been touched since I installed them, almost everyone of them has broken at the nipple. Dont waste your money with these.

These break, don't buy

This barely lasted a month, then falters at the top where green meets black. Buy the 4 port instead, it's much better construction.

They break.

I bought and installed about a dozen of these (various sizes) less than 6 months ago. I have replaced at least 4 of them. They break off where the green nipple decreases in size. All broke in the same place. Do not buy.

They break.

I bought and installed about a dozen of these (various sizes) less than 6 months ago. I have replaced at least 4 of them. They break off where the green nipple decreases in size. All broke in the same place. Do not buy.

Do not recommend

I installed 9 of these to water fruit trees. Less than six months later the sun has caused them to be brittle and are easily breaking. They may be more worthwhile if they are protected from the sun. I also had issues with the unused ports leaking right after installing them. It took some moving around (the ports) and a couple exchanged heads before the install was complete. Unfortunately the toasty heads are still an issue, so I will be replacing them for anther type of drip.

1 nozzle blew out whole

One of the elbow nozzles blew clean out of the port when I turned on the water. Don't know what failed internally (?weak or missing compression ring?) that was inadequate in design or manufacturing process. Not even sure if worth the drive back to lowes to return.

Work as expected

I've purchased about a dozen of these and they work as expected. Great way to convert an existing irrigation system to either low volume irrigation or drip irrigation.

I bought one almost 3 months ago to put on one of my sprinkler head and connect it to two batches of drip tubes. It has been working perfectly so far.

I PURCHASED 16 OF THESE FOR MY GARDEN. AFTER INSTALLING THEM AND TURNING ON THE WATER, 14 OF THE 16 WERE SPLIT. THEY ARE NOT A GOOD PRODUCT AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM. IN THE PAST I HAVE USED THE OLDER STYLE WHICH I COULD NOT FIND AND HAD NO PROBLEM WITH THEM.

Often you get what you pay for

I prefer the 4-port drip manifold that costs $1.33 more yet is of higher quality. I am referring to model # 67005 which has a flow adjustment that you can tailor more closely to the water requirements of the group of plants you are watering. On the other hand, this model is cheaper yet is of lower quality because they are more likely to clog. There is also no flow adjustment. This may be the best value for the money according to some customers, but I'd rather have the best value for any price by...

Easy to use.

Easy to install. The included threaded caps are useful if you want to use only partial number of outputs. Although i do think its a bit too pricey.

Best on the market

The only 4-port manifold I've found that allows full flow. My watering system is filled with them and they are sturdy little workhorses (until the gardener accidentally breaks one). Great product.

Best quality for your dollar!

When you convert to drip irrigation, these manifolds are the best by far. They are sturdy, and the caps are great when not using all 4 heads. I used others and they leaked, and/or broke easily.

This product works as intended. It is great for flower beds etc