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As water regulations become more popular, it’s more important than ever to monitor this resource during your day-to-day routines.
Now is the time to look for ways to upgrade your irrigation equipment and make the systems you use more efficient with new sprinkler heads, filters, pumps, hose reels or a remote monitoring system. You may even be looking to install a completely new system.
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Coxreels Coxreels 1125 Series Competitor hand-crank and motorized hose reels feature an all-welded frame, heavy spun discs and low-profile outlet riser. |
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E-Z Trench The Groundsaw EZ9000 will trench 100 feet in about five minutes. With on-the-go depth adjustment, it digs a trench 2.5 inches wide and up to 13 inches deep. |
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Irrometer The WaterSwitch is a soil moisture management device that works in conjunction with the irrigation controller to prevent unnecessary watering cycles. |
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KID Group Micro Rain traveling irrigation systems come in seven sizes and irrigate areas up to 30 acres. Pumps, hoses, fittings and other products available. |
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STEC AFT trenchers can trench from 1.6 to 14 inches wide and come in models for tractors of all sizes. The conveyor cleanup system leaves a neat, clean trench. |
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Turf Teq Self-propelled, walk-behind trenchers can trench up to 7 inches deep and are powered by a 13 hp Honda engine, with a hydrostatic forward/reverse transmission. |
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Agrifim Micro irrigation products include drip emitters with adjustable and fixed discharge rates, multi-outlet bubblers, fixed-flow and adjustable micro-sprays, and misters. |
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American Hydro Systems The irrigation feeder system kit comes with a 30-gallon tank and lid, 5 GPD pump, 120-volt pump start relay, water test kit and all necessary tubing. |
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Antelco Double-barb fittings create a leakproof seal and improve joint retention. All five styles are UV-stabilized for long life and are heat, chemical and wear-resistant. |
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Armada Technologies The Pro92 AC leakage clamp multimeter works well for two-wire troubleshooting. It measures AC amp current leakage to a resolution of 10 microamps. |
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Automata The NanoCourier transmitter is a tool for specific applications, such as sending flow or soil moisture data. It is available with spread spectrum or satellite telemetry. |
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Baker Water Systems Monitor in-line, pitless booster stations are a safe solution for increasing water line pressure and can house pumps up to 30 inches in diameter. |
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Banjo Corp. Mini pipe fittings and poly micro ball valves in .25 and 3/8-inch sizes are both made of fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene with a maximum pressure rating of 150 PSI. |
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Brown Products The Trenchmaster mini trencher for irrigation installations comes in three models that dig different widths and depths down to 7, 9 and 12 inches deep. |
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Campbell Scientific The ET107 automated weather station can be used for irrigation scheduling. Data collected can be used to calculate potential evapotranspiration. |
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Dayni Controls Offers battery-operated and electric automatic sprinkler and irrigation control systems with a full range of advanced programming capabilities. |
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Dimension Tools The Bullet Mole simplifies the task of installing pipe under hardscape surfaces. Using only a sledgehammer, it penetrates through rocks, roots and concrete. |
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DriWater The DriWater perforated tube delivery system waters plants up to 30 days, providing moisture directly to the roots. |
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Dynamax The TH2O portable soil moisture probe can store up to 1,000 readings, with a date and time stamp, and export data to a PC. Works well in all kinds of soils. |
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Eagle Point Software The LANDCADD suite includes irrigation design software that provides tools for quick layout and design of irrigation systems of any size. |
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Fluid Metering Valveless piston metering pumps provide precision fluid control with one moving part, a rotating and reciprocating ceramic piston. Comes in all standard voltages. |
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G.L. Salzer Co. The plastic pipe bevel tool is available in three sizes: 1 to 2 inches, 2 to 4 inches and 4 to 6 inches. It speeds installation and repair of irrigation systems. |
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Irrisoft Quik-Irr estimating software was designed for quick and accurate preparation of bids, including all costs for materials, labor, equipment and overhead. |
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Irritrol The Climate Logic weather system consists of a wireless transmitting weather sensor and a receiver module that attaches to irrigation controllers. |
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King Innovation The Siphon King utility pump is corrosion-proof, self-priming and lightweight. It has an ergonomic handle, removable intake foot and 36-inch hose. |
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Kochek UltraLite hose is lightweight, with a rigid 1-inch internal diameter. GH Series hose has a smooth black PVC inner tube with a green PVC compound cover. |
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Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation The Rain Kannon is a self-contained irrigation system that irrigates an acre of land with 1 inch of water in three hours at 70 PSI. |
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Line-Ward Corp. The L-2 Line Layer with 23 hp Kohler engine installs underground lawn irrigation lines and various types of wire. A boring attachment is available. |
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Neptune Chemical Pump Co. PZ Series electronic diaphragm metering pumps feature a foot-valve strainer, back pressure check valve, and suction, discharge and air-release tubing. |
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Oldcastle Precast Enclosure Solutions The Drop-N-Lock is a tamper-resistant solution for securing impotable and reclaimed water enclosures. No hardware to lose; no special locking tools required. |
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Orival The ORG Series of automatic, self-cleaning filters for flows up to 1,760 GPM concentrates the process to use less water during each cleaning cycle. |
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Seametrics The WMP104-100 flow meter features polypropylene bodies, T-316 stainless steel electrodes, simple digital display, and battery or external power. |
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Spectrum Technologies The WatchDog 1000 Series soil moisture station allows monitoring, comparison and evaluation of soil moisture at multiple levels in the rootzone. |
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Star Sight Innovations Mammoth Grip sprinkler spacers stabilize sprinklers and space heads a standard distance from a sidewalk. Spray patterns can be tested before backfilling. |
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Strong Injectors The Green Machine Pro Fertilizer Caddy proportioning fertilizer injector comes in many sizes and dispenses fertilizers, micronutrients, wetting agents and more. |
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Time Mark Corp. The 42A pump controller can control up to three pumps. Four buttons allow access to configuration settings, pump status, alarm status and alarm event logs. |
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Toro Precision Series spray nozzles provide a precipitation rate of 1 inch per hour for even application. They are available in a wide range of arcs and radii. |
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Turf Feeding Systems The Valve Box Fertigation System is a water-driven system that needs no electricity and will inject liquid fertilizer products to areas from 2 acres up to 20 acres. |
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Underhill The AuditMaster is a professional irrigation auditing kit that helps measure the amount of water being applied and evaluate sprinkler performance. |
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The August issue of Turf will feature product focuses on Sod Equipment; Topdressers, Spreaders and Seeders; and Blowers and Vacs.
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