Netafim UV White / Black Polyethylene Tubing 1 in (1.06 in ID x 1.20 in OD) – 100 ft (1/Cs)

Netafim UV White / Black Polyethylene Tubing in the 1 in (1.06 in ID x 1.20 in OD) x 100 ft case is a dual-layer polyethylene mainline for drip irrigation, micro-spray systems, and hydroponic water delivery. The reflective white exterior cuts heat absorption to keep water cooler in the line, while the opaque black interior blocks light to prevent algae growth. Sold one 100-foot coil per case under Netafim part number 14W106120-01 (supplier SKU HGC747566).

Netafim UV White / Black Polyethylene Tubing 1 in Specifications

The specifications below are drawn from the canonical supplier record (DS Urban Farm, SKU HGC747566), cross-referenced with the Florida Garden Supplies and Growers House retailer listings for the same SKU and with Netafim USA brand documentation for the UV White polyethylene tubing line.

Specification	Value
Brand	Netafim (Hydro Flow / Netafim UV White line)
Product type	UV-resistant polyethylene mainline tubing, white exterior / black interior
Netafim part number	14W106120-01
Supplier SKU	HGC747566
Nominal size	1 in
Inner diameter (ID)	1.06 in
Outer diameter (OD)	1.20 in
Wall thickness	0.07 in per side
Length	100 ft per coil
Case quantity	1 coil per case
Color / construction	White outside, black inside (dual-layer co-extrusion)
Material	Low-density polyethylene (PE) with UV and acid resistance
UV resistance	Excellent — withstands direct sun, heat, and harsh chemicals
Algae prevention	Opaque construction blocks light penetration through the line wall
Package weight	10 lbs
Package dimensions	38 in x 38 in x 5 in
Quality control	30+ quality checks per reel before shipping (Netafim USA standard)
Retail price (Premier Hydro)	$126.79 per 100 ft case

Why Choose Netafim UV White / Black Polyethylene Tubing

The points below are paraphrased from the canonical product description (DS Urban Farm), the Netafim brand documentation for the UV White polyethylene tubing line, and research into the competitive landscape for 1-inch mainline drip tubing.

• Dual-layer white / black co-extrusion. The tubing is built with a reflective white exterior over an opaque black interior. The white outer layer reflects sunlight and reduces solar gain on lines that run across greenhouse floors, hoop-house benches, or exposed outdoor beds, which keeps water temperature lower at the emitter end of a long run. The black interior layer is completely opaque to visible light, so no daylight reaches the nutrient solution or irrigation water inside the line. That combination addresses the two main weaknesses of standard black PE mainline (heat absorption) and of clear or translucent line (algae growth from light transmission) in a single construction.
• Excellent UV resistance. The polyethylene resin is formulated with UV inhibitors so the tubing withstands direct sun exposure without becoming brittle, chalky, or cracking at fitting connections over a normal service life. For permanent outdoor drip beds, rooftop greenhouse plumbing, and exposed hoop-house mainlines, this is the practical baseline standard. Non-UV-stabilized poly tubing degrades within one to two seasons of full-sun exposure; UV-stabilized line is engineered to last across multiple cropping cycles in the same install.
• Cooler line temperature improves plant performance. Reservoir and root-zone temperature is one of the recurring variables that limits performance in hydroponic and drip-irrigated systems during hot months. Water temperatures above roughly 75°F begin to reduce dissolved oxygen and stress plant root systems. The reflective white exterior of this Netafim line measurably reduces the solar gain that a long mainline picks up between the reservoir and the emitter zone, which keeps incoming water cooler at the plant and supports more consistent nutrient uptake on hot days.
• Heat and chemical resistance. Beyond UV exposure, the line is rated by Netafim to withstand heat and harsh chemicals. For commercial growers running pH-adjusted nutrient solution, periodic chlorine or hydrogen peroxide sanitation flushes, and seasonal acid washes for scale removal, the resin formulation tolerates these exposures without softening or stress cracking at the fitting collars.
• Made by Netafim with documented QC. Every reel of the UV White polyethylene line undergoes more than 30 quality checks before leaving the Netafim USA factory. For a mainline component that will be buried, walled in, or otherwise difficult to access after the install, a single pinhole or wall defect can mean tearing out a finished planting to repair the line.
• Sized for mainline and sub-mainline use. The 1-inch nominal size (1.06 in ID) is the standard mainline diameter for medium and large drip zones. A single 100-foot run can feed multiple 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch sub-mainlines branching out to dripper rows or micro-spray emitters.

Best Uses for Netafim UV White / Black Polyethylene Tubing 1 in

Use case information is derived from the canonical product description, retailer listings (Florida Garden Supplies, Growers House, DS Urban Farm), Netafim USA product documentation, and established practice for 1-inch UV-stabilized polyethylene mainline in drip and micro-irrigation systems.

• Drip irrigation mainline for medium and large zones. The 1.06 in ID supports the flow volumes typical of a single zone with several hundred drip emitters or multiple sub-mainlines branching off to dripper rows. Commercial cannabis facilities, greenhouse vegetable rooms, and outdoor field crops use 1-inch poly as the primary supply line from a filter and pressure regulator (such as a Dilution Solutions 1-1/2 in filter with 200 mesh screen used upstream on larger systems) out to the sub-mainlines feeding individual plant rows. The 100-foot coil is sized for a single zone run from the filter station to the far end of the planting.
• Sub-mainline trunks branching from larger primary lines. On larger sites with a 1-1/2 in or 2 in primary line, this 1-inch tubing serves as the sub-mainline trunk that branches off the primary and runs the length of a bench, bed, or row. The UV white exterior matters here too: sub-mainlines often run along the edge of a bench or above the soil line where they catch direct light, and the reflective surface keeps them cooler and longer-lasting than standard black poly. Step down to a smaller diameter line such as a Netafim UV White / Black 3/4 in (0.82 in ID x 0.94 in OD) tubing for the distribution layer that branches off the 1-inch line to feed individual rows or zones.
• Micro-spray and micro-sprinkler header lines. Micro-spray and micro-sprinkler systems used for propagation benches, hardening-off areas, and outdoor nursery beds use 1-inch poly as the header that supplies the smaller distribution line and micro-sprinkler stakes. The opaque construction prevents algae from establishing inside the header line, which would otherwise foul the small sprinkler orifices downstream and trigger field repair calls.
• Outdoor and greenhouse ground-cover, shrub, and tree irrigation. For landscaping and orchard drip applications, 1-inch UV-resistant poly is the standard supply line size for ground cover beds, shrub borders, and individual fruit-tree drip rings. Direct burial or surface routing under mulch both work; the UV stabilizer means surface-routed runs across exposed areas hold up across multiple seasons.
• Hydroponic water delivery from reservoir to top-feed manifolds. In larger hydroponic facilities, the 1-inch line carries pH-adjusted nutrient solution from the reservoir and pump station out to the top-feed manifolds over each plant row. The opaque construction prevents algae establishment that would otherwise slough into the reservoir and clog emitters. A clean RO water input from a unit such as the Hydro Logic Micro 75 GPD compact reverse osmosis system into the mixing tank pairs naturally with this line on the delivery side.

Netafim UV White / Black Tubing 1 in vs Similar Products

Research identified two main alternatives to the Netafim UV White / Black Polyethylene Tubing 1 in x 100 ft case in the mainline drip irrigation market. The comparison below uses the research file’s competitive context.

Netafim UV White / Black Polyethylene Tubing 1 in x 100 ft — this product: Manufactured by Netafim (Hydro Flow / Netafim UV White line) under part number 14W106120-01. Dual-layer construction with reflective white exterior and opaque black interior, 1.06 in ID x 1.20 in OD, low-density polyethylene with UV and acid resistance, 100 ft per coil sold one coil per case, 10 lb package weight. UV-stabilized for outdoor and greenhouse mainline use. Supplier price $97.53; retail $126.79 at Premier Hydro. Sold through professional irrigation and hydroponic distribution channels alongside the rest of the Netafim drip product line.

Netafim UV White / Black Polyethylene Tubing 3/4 in (0.82 in ID x 0.94 in OD) x 100 ft: The smaller-diameter line in the same Netafim UV White product family, sold at Premier Hydro at this product page. The 3/4 in line is used as distribution tubing that branches off a 1-inch mainline to feed dripper rows or smaller zones; it shares the same dual-layer construction, UV resistance, and algae-blocking opacity as this 1-inch line. The 1-inch version is the preferred mainline choice for larger zones or higher-flow systems; the 3/4 in version is the corresponding sub-mainline. For a typical commercial multi-zone install, a grower stocks both sizes from the same Netafim family for dimensional consistency at the bushing or coupler transitions.

Rivulis or Toro-Ag 1-inch black polyethylene mainline tubing: Industry-comparable black PE mainline tubing from Rivulis or Toro-Ag, widely used in commercial drip systems. The functional difference is the exterior color and construction: standard black PE tubing absorbs solar radiation and runs measurably warmer than the same line with a reflective white skin, and it provides no algae-blocking benefit beyond what its own opacity gives. Black-on-black tubing is fine for buried or fully shaded runs. For outdoor and greenhouse applications with high ambient temperatures and any direct-light exposure along the mainline route, the Netafim white exterior is the meaningful differentiation and the reason most commercial growers in hot climates spec the white-over-black line for their above-ground or partially-shaded mainlines.

Key trade-offs:

• Heat absorption: white exterior reflects sunlight, standard black absorbs it. For surface-routed mainlines in hot climates the temperature difference at the emitter end of a long run is material.
• Algae prevention: both black and white-over-black tubing are opaque, so algae behavior inside the line is similar; the differentiator is the exterior heat performance, not the algae performance.
• UV stabilization: Netafim’s UV White line is explicitly UV-stabilized. Some budget black PE lines are not. Confirm the UV rating before specifying any poly mainline for a fully exposed outdoor run.
• Brand and supply chain: Netafim is the global precision-irrigation leader with a deep parts catalog (fittings, valves, emitters, controllers) sized to consistent tolerances. Sourcing the mainline from Netafim reduces the risk of fitting-to-tubing dimensional mismatch downstream.
• Price: budget black PE lines win on per-foot cost. For commercial growers building permanent installs with surface-routed mainlines in sun-exposed locations, the modest premium for UV White / Black construction is generally justified by lower line temperature, longer service life, and tighter dimensional consistency.

Compatibility & Fitting Selection

Compatibility information is drawn from the canonical product description, Netafim USA brand documentation, and established practice for 1-inch UV-stabilized polyethylene mainline tubing in commercial drip and hydroponic systems.

• Fitting size and standard: The 1.06 in ID is sized for 1-inch drip irrigation fittings rather than for the slightly larger 1-inch nominal IPS plumbing standard. Use compression-style or barbed insert fittings sized for 1 in poly drip tubing (often labeled as 1 in PE or 1.06 in ID). Compression fittings push directly onto the OD of the line and grip the wall externally; barbed insert fittings push into the ID and are normally secured with a screw clamp or worm-gear hose clamp for higher-pressure mainline duty. Netafim’s own fitting line and the Hydro Flow drip fitting line are both engineered to fit this tubing diameter.
• Filtration upstream: Drip mainlines require filtered water at the inlet to prevent emitters downstream from clogging. A 150 to 200 mesh inline filter or a disc filter at the equivalent rating is the standard upstream component, sized to the mainline diameter or one size up so the filter does not become the pressure bottleneck. For 1-inch mainlines, a 1 in or 1-1/2 in inlet filter is appropriate.
• Pressure regulation: Drip emitter manifolds are designed for low operating pressures (typically 15 to 30 psi at the emitter, depending on emitter type). A pressure regulator or pressure-compensating valve at the head of the zone holds the mainline pressure within range and protects the dripper assemblies downstream from pressure spikes when the pump cycles on. The polyethylene wall of this 1-inch line is suited to drip-system pressures within that range.
• System type compatibility: Suitable for drip irrigation mainlines and sub-mainlines, micro-spray and micro-sprinkler header lines, ground cover and shrub-bed drip supplies, tree and orchard drip rings, hydroponic water delivery from reservoir to top-feed manifolds, and commercial recirculating nutrient delivery loops. Not appropriate as a high-pressure plumbing line for domestic water service above standard drip-system pressures; use schedule 40 PVC, copper, or rated PEX for high-pressure plumbing.
• Operating temperature range: Low-density polyethylene with UV stabilizer performs reliably across typical irrigation and greenhouse temperatures. Avoid contact with HID lamp housings, heated ballasts, and other heat sources where wall temperatures exceed the working range of unreinforced PE. For hard-freeze climates, drain and winterize the system before freezing temperatures, since residual water can expand and split any unprotected line.
• Chemical exposure: The line tolerates standard hydroponic chemistry: pH-adjusted nutrient solutions, phosphoric or nitric pH-down, calcium-magnesium concentrates, base A/B nutrient mixes, and periodic chlorine or dilute hydrogen peroxide sanitation flushes. The polyethylene resin is rated for UV and acid resistance per Netafim USA documentation. Strong oxidizers, concentrated acids, and solvent-based cleaners outside standard irrigation maintenance should not be run through the line without compatibility testing.
• UV and light exposure: The UV stabilizer and reflective white exterior are engineered for direct sun exposure. Surface-routed runs in full sun are an intended use case rather than an exception. The opaque interior prevents any algae establishment inside the line wall regardless of exterior light.
• EC and pH monitoring on the supply side: Operating a commercial drip mainline correctly depends on calibrated EC and pH measurement at the reservoir or mixing tank. Calibration kits such as the Apera GroStar EC calibration kit (2.77 EC) are standard practice on any commercial install to keep emitter dosing consistent across the zone the 1-inch mainline supplies.

Usage Guidelines for 1 in Drip Mainline

The usage guidance below covers uncoiling, cutting, fitting connection, pressure handling, and ongoing maintenance for 1-inch UV-stabilized polyethylene mainline tubing in commercial drip and hydroponic systems. Information is drawn from the canonical product description, Netafim USA installation practice, and standard drip-irrigation installation procedure.

Uncoiling the line: A 100-foot coil of 1-inch UV poly is bulky and holds significant memory from packaging. Uncoil the line along the planned route in warm conditions (mid-day sun in moderate weather, or after a brief period in a warm room or shop) so the tubing relaxes and lays flat. Cold poly is stiff and resists straightening at fitting connections. Avoid pulling against twisted sections of the coil; if a twist appears, walk the coil back to the source and unroll again.

Cutting the line: Cut the tubing to length with a poly tubing cutter, a ratcheting PVC cutter, or a sharp utility knife on a clean flat surface. The cut should be perpendicular to the line wall so the fitting (compression or insert) seats fully and the wall makes complete circumferential contact with the fitting body. Avoid using dull blades that crush the line wall; a crushed end will leak even after the fitting is fully seated. For long runs, mark the cut length on the line with a paint pen before cutting so each section is sized correctly the first time.

Connecting fittings: For barbed insert fittings, push the cut end of the line firmly onto the barb until it bottoms against the fitting shoulder, then secure with a stainless worm-gear hose clamp or a heavy-duty cinch clamp at the fitting base. Warm poly accepts barbs more easily than cold poly: in cool weather, briefly warm the cut end in warm (not boiling) water or with a heat gun set low so the line softens enough to slip over the barb. For compression fittings, slide the nut and compression ring onto the line, push the line into the fitting body until it bottoms, then tighten the compression nut to the manufacturer’s torque or until the nut is hand-tight plus an additional partial turn.

Routing the line: Plan the route so the line follows smooth sweeping curves rather than sharp 90-degree bends at single points; sharp bends in poly mainline can kink, restricting flow and creating a stress point that may crack over time. For above-ground runs, use poly stakes or U-pins to hold the line in position every 6 to 10 feet along the route. For buried runs, lay the line in a trench with a 4 to 6 inch sand or fine-soil bed underneath and a similar bed on top before backfilling, which protects the line from rock points that could abrade the wall over time. Avoid routing the line directly under driveways, foot-traffic crossings, or other compression-load areas without protective sleeving.

Pressure setup: Install a pressure regulator or pressure-compensating valve at the zone head to hold pressure within drip-system spec. Slowly bring the system up to operating pressure the first time and walk the line, checking every fitting for weeps. Re-seat or re-clamp any fitting that leaks. For seasonal start-up after a winter shutdown, flush the line at the far end with the cap removed so any sediment or biofilm that accumulated during shutdown flushes out before the dripper assemblies are reconnected.

Algae prevention and line cleaning: The opaque dual-layer construction prevents external light from reaching the water inside the line, which is the primary algae control mechanism in any irrigation mainline. Between cropping cycles, flush the lines with a sanitation solution appropriate to the system (chlorine bleach diluted to roughly 50 to 100 ppm available chlorine, or 35% food-grade hydrogen peroxide diluted to roughly 50 to 100 ppm H2O2 in the flush water), then rinse with clean water. Replace any sections that show wall damage, repeated leaks at the same point, or significant internal biofilm that does not clear with sanitation.

Inspection and replacement: Inspect the mainline at the start of each cropping cycle for pinhole leaks, fitting weeps, kinks, and any sun-exposed surface damage. The UV-stabilized formulation is designed to last across multiple seasons of direct exposure, but the fitting connections are the most common failure points and benefit from a quick visual check before each grow cycle. Keep the balance of the original 100-foot coil on hand as repair stock.

How to Install Netafim UV White / Black Poly Mainline

The installation steps below describe how to uncoil, route, cut, and connect a length of Netafim UV White / Black Polyethylene Tubing 1 in as a drip irrigation mainline from a filter and pressure-regulator station to a downstream manifold or sub-mainline branch in a typical commercial drip or hydroponic system.

1. Plan the run. Identify the start point (filter and pressure regulator outlet, pump head, or main supply tee) and the end point (zone manifold, sub-mainline branch, or end-of-line flush valve). Measure the route along the planned path, allowing slack at every direction change and at every fitting. Mark obstacles, beds, equipment, and crossings on a quick sketch so the route is consistent across the install crew.
2. Stage and warm the coil. Move the case to the start of the run and uncoil the line along the planned path. In cool weather, let the line warm in sun or in a warm space for 30 minutes before cutting and fitting; warm poly relaxes from coil memory and seats onto fittings cleanly. Avoid forcing twisted sections; back-roll and re-unroll if the line is fighting you.
3. Cut to length. Use a poly tubing cutter, a ratcheting PVC cutter, or a sharp utility knife on a clean flat surface to make a perpendicular cut at each planned fitting location. Inspect each cut end for square geometry and recut if the end is angled or crushed.
4. Stage fittings. Lay out compression couplers, barbed inserts with clamps, tees, elbows, end caps, and any required transition bushings at each fitting location before connecting. Confirm each fitting is sized for 1 in poly drip tubing (1.06 in ID nominal) and not for IPS plumbing line.
5. Connect the inlet to the supply. Push the prepared end of the line onto the supply-side fitting (filter outlet, pressure regulator outlet, or main supply tee) until the line bottoms against the fitting shoulder. Secure barbed inserts with a stainless worm-gear or cinch clamp at the fitting base; tighten compression nuts to the manufacturer’s torque or until hand-tight plus a partial turn. Verify the line is square in the fitting and not torqued or twisted at the connection.
6. Route the mainline. Lay the line along the planned route, using poly stakes or U-pins every 6 to 10 feet on above-ground runs to hold position, or laying the line in a prepared trench with sand bedding for buried runs. Maintain smooth sweeping curves at every direction change rather than forcing sharp 90-degree bends. For runs that cross walkways, footings, or equipment pads, sleeve the line through a section of larger-diameter PVC to protect against compression and abrasion.
7. Connect intermediate tees and outlets. At each sub-mainline branch, cut the 1-inch mainline at the planned branch location and install a 1-inch tee fitting. Connect the sub-mainline (commonly 3/4 in or 1/2 in poly) to the side outlet of the tee using the appropriate reducing fitting or bushing. Secure each fitting before moving to the next branch.
8. Install the end-of-line flush valve. At the far end of the mainline, install an end cap with a flush valve or an open-ended end fitting that can be removed for periodic flushing. A flush valve allows seasonal flushing without disassembling the line and is recommended on any mainline longer than about 50 feet.
9. Pressurize and inspect. Slowly bring the system up to operating pressure with the regulator set within drip-system spec (typically 15 to 30 psi at the emitter manifold, depending on emitter type). Walk the full length of the line and inspect every fitting connection for weeps. Tighten or re-seat any fitting that leaks, and confirm the line is not kinked or restricted at any direction change.
10. Flush the line. Before connecting downstream emitter manifolds, open the end-of-line flush valve and run the system for 1 to 2 minutes to flush any debris or shavings out of the mainline. Close the flush valve, confirm pressure recovers to setpoint, and proceed to commission the dripper assemblies downstream.
11. Label and document. Label each mainline run at the supply end with the zone name or number (Zone 1 mainline, Greenhouse A west bench, Field 3 row trunk, etc.) using a paint pen, weatherproof label tape, or color-coded zip ties. Labels make in-season maintenance and leak isolation substantially faster on larger sites with multiple parallel mainlines.
12. Maintain through the season. Inspect the mainline weekly during the cropping cycle for fitting weeps, kinks, and any sun or animal damage. Between cropping cycles, flush with a chlorine or hydrogen peroxide sanitation solution as described in the usage guidelines, and replace any sections that show wall damage or repeated fitting failure. Keep the balance of the 100-foot coil on hand for replacement segments.

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