Good 3/16 saddle options?

[mol1jb]

Hey all,

I am going to be moving from 6x 3/16 runs that are 400ft long past the last tap into mainline for that stretch. It has performed well as is but to reduce animal maintenance and improve durability I will be going to 3/4 main on that last 400ft. So I need to get my 3/16 into 3/4 main and I have no experience with saddles. What are some good options at 3/16 size?

Thanks,

[Ultimatetreehugger]

h20 three piece saddles work great.

[lewichuk19]

I run my 3/16 lines into one of those small white 55 litre barrels. I flip it over and plumb it into the 3/4" mainline. The cap on the barrel is 2", but the center of it is designed with 3/4" female threads. All you need is one 3/4" hosebarb and you can attach the mainline right to it....just an idea

[mol1jb]

I run my 3/16 lines into one of those small white 55 litre barrels. I flip it over and plumb it into the 3/4" mainline. The cap on the barrel is 2", but the center of it is designed with 3/4" female threads. All you need is one 3/4" hosebarb and you can attach the mainline right to it....just an idea

Quite an interesting idea but I plan on using vacuum (shurflo) so I don't think it would work for my application.

[VTnewguy]

DSD saddles are amazing. They make a 3/16 saddle so no adapter. Zero leaks.

[mol1jb]

DSD saddles are amazing. They make a 3/16 saddle so no adapter. Zero leaks.

I have seen those and I like the stainless bands. Seems like it would hold up very well over time.

The trouble I have had is finding a dealer. Any suggestions?

[wurmdert]

You can order dsd saddles direct from dsd if you contact them.

[maple flats]

Check out the DSD web site, they have lots of dealers, their saddles are worth seeking, they have at least 2 big benifits, price, ease of use and effectiveness (if you ever get a leak, just a slight turn on the clamp screw and it's fixed). Another point is that they have saddles for 1/2", 3/4",1", 1.25", 1.5" and 2". While there might be a temptation to use the next begger size on a smaller size line, thet is not a good plan, it is best when the screw on the clamp is at 180 to the entry hole.
By the way, I have used both the 90 degree and the straight take off design, just for ease of installing them I like the straight version far better.
Looking in their 2017 catalog they have 5 branches and 11 dealers to choose from and that is more than the 2016 catalog showed. I suspect they've added more by now.

[maple flats]

By the way, I do not use their 3/16 saddles, as my 3/16 gets to the mainline I use a 3/16 x 5/16 hook connector and then a loop of 5/16 to the saddle.

[FarmerKJS]

I do the same thing as maple flats. One of the reasons was so I didn't have to buy more supplies when I already had a bunch sitting around.

[bill m]

I also do the same as maple flats. I have 3/16 and 5/16 lines in my system and did not want to have to inventory 2 different sizes of saddles.

[bstewar]

[QUOTE=maple flats;356345]By the way, I do not use their 3/16 saddles, as my 3/16 gets to the mainline I use a 3/16 x 5/16 hook connector and then a loop of 5/16 to the saddle.[/QUOTE
My set up is the same. DSD saddles are fantastic.