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Choose \u003cstrong\u003e2, 4 or 8 L\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, colour coded blue, black and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure compensating\u003c\/strong\u003e - a silicone diaphragm holds the flow steady from about \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 to 3.5 bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-piercing inlet\u003c\/strong\u003e with an integral filter - no separate punch needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-flushing action\u003c\/strong\u003e at low pressure and an insect baffle to cut blockages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied assembled\u003c\/strong\u003e with 580mm tube and 150mm locating stake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV stabilised\u003c\/strong\u003e and resistant to common fertilisers and agricultural chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Pressure Compensation Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a long run of pipe, or a system fed from a pump, the pots nearest the supply get more water than the ones at the end. 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