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CEA Irrigation Case Study:
Custom Pre-assembled Drip Tube vs.
Irrigation Parts Cost Analysis

Is it almost time to change out your drip emitters?
IRRIGATION Griffin Greenhouse Supply offers two solutions:

1. Pre-assembled tube with the dripper assemblies already installed custom spaced according to your needs. Your crew
just rolls out the pre-assembled tube and connects it to your fittings.
2. Unassembled parts that require your crew to receive and count the product, unwind & cut the tube, punch holes by
hand and assemble on site

The labor savings on pre-assembled tube sounds great, right?
What does it cost compared to parts?

Below is a breakdown of a recent cost comparison for a Griffin CEA customer.
2026
2027 Project Specifications: 16 total tables. Each table is 84’ long with two runs of tube running down each side with
252 emitters per line. 504 emitter per table. (See emitter pattern below.)

4 emitters spaced
2” apart

2.5’ blank 2.5’ blank
before before
1st emitter 1st emitter
9” between
groupings

Pattern Length 15”

Preassembled Drip Tube: $5,464.19* Parts: $6,406.27*
Qty Description Qty Description
32 6
84’ long pre-punched .520-.620 tube with 252 Netafim 500’ UV BR WhtTube .520-.620
0.5 GPH 36” dripper assemblies inserted on 8100 Netafim 36” P/C Dripper Stake Assy .5Gph
each line according to pattern above.
*Does not include freight estimate.

This comparison is for materials only and does not include labor savings.
Grower that bought pre-assembled tubes report 60%-80% less time spent on installation compared to similar past installs!

Plan your next project!
To receive a quote for this labor saving innovation scan QR code on the front of this sheet,
ask your Griffin sales rep or contact Griffin’s CEA Department.

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