Swing Pipe That Fits Toro Funny Pipe Systems

“Funny pipe” is the term most installers use for the flexible tubing that ties a sprinkler head into the lateral line — and it is also a Toro trademark. If you maintain a system built with Toro Funny Pipe, a common question is whether Innovative Plastics swing pipe will fit. The short answer, by dimension: yes — our swing pipe shares the standard funny-pipe sizing, so it works with the same insert fittings.

What “compatible” means here

When we say our swing pipe is compatible with Toro Funny Pipe systems, we mean dimensional and connection compatibility — the outside and inside diameters match the standard funny-pipe dimension the trade shares, so the tubing accepts the same barbed insert fittings. We do not mean the product is made by, licensed by, or branded as Toro. It is an independent Innovative Plastics product that happens to share the same nominal dimensions.

That distinction is what lets you mix insert fittings, swing pipe, and street ells across an assembly without a proprietary connection — the parts speak the same dimensional language.

The dimensions that matter

Our ½” swing pipe measures .690” OD × .490” ID and ships as a 100 ft coil. That is the standard funny-pipe dimension, which is exactly why it works with standard funny-pipe insert fittings and with our self-lubricating Marlex street ells. Use it as a drop-in spool for repairs and new runs on a system already built with funny pipe, without changing fittings or learning a new connection.

To learn the basics, see what is funny pipe; to understand the difference between the tubing and the finished assembly, read swing joint vs. funny pipe.

Build it or buy it

• Build your own: a swing pipe coil plus funny-pipe fittings and Marlex ells lets you cut each run to length. Follow the build-a-swing-joint guide.
• Buy it ready: pre-assembled swing joint assemblies in ½” and ¾”, 6” or 12”, 1- or 3-ell.

Trademark & compatibility note

Compatibility here refers to dimensional and connection compatibility using standard funny-pipe insert sizing — not that any part is made by, licensed by, or sold by Toro. Innovative Plastics Manufacturing is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by The Toro Company. “Funny Pipe” and “Toro” are trademarks of their respective owner and are referenced here only to describe dimensional compatibility; no affiliation is implied. Confirm fitting dimensions for your system before mixing components.

Ready to spec? Grab a swing pipe coil, browse the swing joints family, or read up on Rain Bird compatibility too.