--- title: How to Repair a Leaky Drip Irrigation Poly Tube in 3 Easy Steps description: Age, burrowing animals or a simple gardening mistake can cause a leak in the drip’s polyethylene tubing. Here's how to fix it. image: https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Drip_Install_2015_0051-e1525373519619-1.jpg --- ### Resources [![Ewing Outdoor Supply Logo V 4 Color](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Ewing%20Outdoor%20Supply%20Logo%20V%204%20Color.png) ](https://www.ewingoutdoorsupply.com/) [![Login/Register](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20200354/5d045e9a-574a-4a92-a8cc-1ce2a4352784.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20200354/5d045e9a-574a-4a92-a8cc-1ce2a4352784) 0 You have no items in your shopping cart ### Shop Products Shop Products # Irrigation & Landscape supply Blog # How to Repair a Leaky Drip Irrigation Poly Tube in 3 Easy Steps [Ewing Outdoor Supply](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/author/ewing-outdoor-supply) on April 19, 2018 Share - [**](https://twitter.com/share?source=https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/how-to-repair-a-leaky-drip-irrigation-poly-tube-in-3-easy-steps&text=How%20to%20Repair%20a%20Leaky%20Drip%20Irrigation%20Poly%20Tube%20in%203%20Easy%20Steps%20-%20https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/how-to-repair-a-leaky-drip-irrigation-poly-tube-in-3-easy-steps) - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/how-to-repair-a-leaky-drip-irrigation-poly-tube-in-3-easy-steps&title=How%20to%20Repair%20a%20Leaky%20Drip%20Irrigation%20Poly%20Tube%20in%203%20Easy%20Steps&picture=https://20200354.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20200354/Imported_Blog_Media/Drip_Install_2015_0051-e1525373519619-1.jpg&description=Age,%20burrowing%20animals%20or%20a%20simple%20gardening%20mistake%20can%20cause%20a%20leak%20in%20the%20drip’s%20polyethylene%20tubing.%20Here's%20how%20to%20fix%20it.) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/how-to-repair-a-leaky-drip-irrigation-poly-tube-in-3-easy-steps&title=How%20to%20Repair%20a%20Leaky%20Drip%20Irrigation%20Poly%20Tube%20in%203%20Easy%20Steps&summary=Age,%20burrowing%20animals%20or%20a%20simple%20gardening%20mistake%20can%20cause%20a%20leak%20in%20the%20drip’s%20polyethylene%20tubing.%20Here's%20how%20to%20fix%20it.) - [**](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/how-to-repair-a-leaky-drip-irrigation-poly-tube-in-3-easy-steps) ![](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Drip_Install_2015_0051-e1525373519619-1.jpg) As winter rolls out and spring arrives throughout the country, drip irrigation systems will soon be back up and running. Due to age, burrowing animals or a simple gardening mistake, you’ll likely find a leak in the drip’s polyethylene tubing. The good news is, drip tubing is easy to repair. Here are three easy steps to follow. 1. ** Get the right products** You’ll first need to check to see the size of the poly currently in the ground. Most manufacturers print the size on the outside of the tubing, so this should be easy to find. Once you’ve determined the size you will need, you can purchase a new [roll of poly tubing](mailto:https://www.ewingirrigation.com/products/drip-irrigation/drip-irrigation-tubing) and the fittings you will need. You’ll want to purchase one of two types for a poly repair: a [barbed insert coupling](mailto:https://www.ewingirrigation.com/products/drip-irrigation/drip-irrigation-fittings/insert), which a goes inside the tubing or a [compression coupling](mailto:https://www.ewingirrigation.com/products/drip-irrigation/drip-irrigation-fittings/compression), which connects on the outside. You will also need a [pipe cutter](mailto:https://www.ewingirrigation.com/catalogsearch/result/%3Fq=pipe+cutter) and a [shovel](mailto:https://www.ewingirrigation.com/catalogsearch/result/%3Fq=shovel). 1. ** Prepare the site** Once you have the repair parts, you can start. Dig a foot in width on both side of the pipe to give yourself plenty of room to work. 1. ** Make the repair** Next, cut out the section of pipe in need of repair with your pipe cutters. Be sure to make your cuts as straight as possible to ensure a tight fit with the replacement pipe. Once you’ve cut out the piece of pipe you need to replace, use it as a guide to cut out the same length on the new pipe. Then, attach or insert the fitting to each side of the tubing. Connect the new section of tubing to the pipe in the ground. Finally, test the repair for leaks before filling in the dirt surrounding the tubing. 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