Also, if the water you are using is very hard or your source of water is from a pond or rainwater, you will be better off with the trickle tape. Water containing impurities will more likely clog the soaker hose even after filtering. Now lets look at what you need to set up a system. This is an excellent catalog with lots of diagrams and recommendations. Both systems will need a pressure regulator.
Trickle irrigation operates on the principle of applying water using low pressure.
The easiest way to lower the pressure is by putting a pressure regulator on the hose. Regulators are designed to keep the pressure constant at 30 PSI, ensuring uniform watering. To keep the system operating without a problem, it is a good idea to use a filter, even with tap water. You can also buy some optional equipment for the faucet end such as a water timer to water each day for a certain amount of time. In addition, you can purchase a fertilizer injector that will automatically mix fertilizer with the irrigation water at the proper amounts.