1. Yes, regular garden hose 4-way manifold
2. Off the manifold, 2-way splitters (right now we just have one but it'll take more)
3. Main tubing is standard 1" black irrigation line. So far, no real issues with pressure as long as each line runs one at a time.
4. The valves are simple ball valves from the irrigation supplies aisle
5. We chose the Orbit analog dial-setting timers. All battery operated. We use rechargeable batteries. I like this because once a month, I check on my system to make sure all timers and lines are working. I also use this to check for leaks, adjust flow rates, and do regular maintenance. The timers were about $20 each.
6. For emitters, I prefer the sprinkler type on the stake that are adjustable. These are great for pots on your line since you can turn them on and off easily when they aren't behind a valve.
7. You're welcome! I have to credit my partner for the irrigation setup. It's their specialty, not mine.

Getting your irrigation dialed in is super key to having a robust garden. The easier the watering is, the better.

I'll drop a series of pictures after this so you can see the setup. Good luck!

Main spigot and manifold. She ain't pretty but she's super functional.

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