Uniform Flow. Fast Installation. Meet Antelco SPEC Drip™

Posted on May 14, 2026

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Uniform Flow. Fast Installation. Meet Antelco SPEC Drip™

Reliable water delivery starts with the right dripper. The Antelco SPEC Drip™ — short for Self-Piercing Emitter Compensating — is designed to provide uniform flow, easy installation and dependable performance across a wide range of drip irrigation applications.

Engineered for landscape, nursery, horticultural and agricultural irrigation systems, SPEC Drip™ combines pressure compensating technology with a self-piercing inlet barb, making installation fast and efficient while delivering consistent watering directly to the plant root zone.

Unlike traditional drippers that require pre-punched holes, SPEC Drip™ features a self-piercing inlet barb for direct installation into LDPE tubing. A barbed outlet securely connects 4 mm ID offtake tubing, allowing water to be delivered precisely where it’s needed.

Designed for Uniform Watering Performance

SPEC Drip™ uses a sealed turbulent flow path and diaphragm to maintain uniform flow rates over a wide range of operating pressures. This pressure compensating design helps ensure consistent irrigation performance across long lateral runs and varying terrain.

Available in 2 lph, 4 lph and 8 lph flow rates, SPEC Drip™ provides flexibility for a variety of irrigation applications, from potted plants and garden beds through to landscape and commercial installations.

Additional features include:

• Self-flushing action at low pressures 
• Low manufacturing variation (Cv) for high performance to ISO 9261 
• Built-in inlet filter 
• Colour-coded bases for easy flow identification 
• Insect baffle to help reduce blockages 
• UV stabilised materials for long field life 
• Resistant to common agricultural chemicals and fertilisers 

Ideal for Landscape, Garden & Pot Plant Irrigation

SPEC Drip™ is also available pre-assembled with tubing and a drip stake, providing a convenient solution for precise watering in landscaped areas, pots and garden beds.

The assembly allows water to be delivered directly to the root zone, helping improve watering efficiency while reducing runoff and evaporation.

Features of the pre-assembled option include:

• Delivers water directly to the root zone 
• Repositionable stake for optimal emitter placement 
• Ideal for landscaping, nursery and pot plant irrigation 
• Fast and simple installation

Simplify Installation with the Antelco DripMate® Tool

While SPEC Drip™ is already designed for fast installation, the Antelco DripMate® Tool makes installation even easier.

Suitable for both professional installers and DIY users, the DripMate® Tool securely grips the emitter, allowing effortless insertion into LDPE tubing without the need for pre-piercing.

The tool also assists with installation of SPEC Drip™ assemblies with tubing and drip stakes, helping speed up installation time across larger irrigation projects.

DripMate® Tool Features:

• Holds SPEC Drip™ securely for easy installation
• No pre-punching required 
• Assists installation of drip stake assemblies 
• Fast, simple and efficient installation 

For reliable, pressure compensating drip irrigation with fast installation and uniform water delivery, SPEC Drip™ provides a practical solution for landscape, nursery and agricultural irrigation systems.