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New Fountain Spray Patterns Available

  • Otterbine Barebo offers three new spray patterns (Comet, Galaxy and Saturn) for its aerating fountain
  • Comet creates a thick column of water able to maintain symmetry in blustery conditions
  • Galaxy is designed to minimize clogging and hold its pattern in windy conditions, with a two-tiered, fountain-like pattern
  • Saturn is smaller in diameter and shorter in height than traditional sunburst pattern, for a more condensed fluid pattern

Nelson SoloRain Wireless Control

  • New 8014 and 8014SR DuraLife valve actuators
  • Designed to operate on a factory-installed battery for as many as 10 years of normal use on a Nelson valve
  • Completely waterproof
  • Ideal applications include hard-to-reach areas, such as highway medians, parks and athletic fields
  • Also suited for the retrofit of manual systems or the repair of existing wired systems

E-Z Injection Units

  • Injection pumps for irrigation
  • Available in simplex and duplex pump models
  • Pumping cylinders can be mounted in a parallel configuration for large-volume applications
  • A simple change of stroke length sets the precise flow to be injected
  • Maximum pressure of 150 psi
  • All wetted internal parts exposed to agricultural products are made from 316 stainless steel, chemically resistant polypropylene and feature highquality seals

NDS Non-Union Repair Coupling

  • Allows repair of broken PVC water pipes without having to dig up large sections of pipe
  • Availabe in a complete line of sizes All feature a double "O" ring design for protection against leaks due to pipe deflection and debris
  • Has a glue well to prevent excess glue from entering the coupling and gluiding the internal piston

Reinke Corner Package Upgrades

  • Reinke Swing Arm Corner basic system can be upgraded with Energy Saver Package (ESP) and Accu-Corner
  • ESP maximizes use of available water and reduces irrigation time by using two separate sprinkler packages on the parent system
  • Parent system operates one system during the extension and the second system, equal to the flow ofthe Swing Arm Corner, isturned on during the retraction
  • Accu-Corner option replaces the standard mechanical switches with advanced digital controls
  • Allows as many as 60 different valve sequences for added precision and control
  • Swing Arm Corner is available in the standard length of 280 feet, covering 370 feet and in an expanded option of 318 feet, covering 408 feet

HSS RentX Cable/Pipe Locator

  • Portable cable and pipe locators for rent
  • Battery-powered
  • Signal range of 820 feet
  • Sweep detector available as option .
  • Ableto locate metal pipes and cables as deep as 10feet
  • Sensitivity and audio/visual detection warning
  • Weighs 7 pounds.

Peter Paul Solenoid Valve

  • Water-resistant solenoid valve from Peter Paul Electronics
  • Features a fully encapsulated coil for applications where exposure to moisture or even complete submersion is necessary
  • Valves feature liquid-epoxy-potted coil assembly
  • Housing covered with a baked-on epoxy / polyester finish rated at 1,000+ hours
  • All internal parts are stainless steel and brass
  • Operates on 12-volt, single-lead power connection

Rain Bird IM Controller Series

  • Equipped with 12 stations standard and can be upgraded to 48 stations
  • Available in two options, 115 volt/60 hertz or 230 volt/50 hertz
  • Number of pulse or switched sensors can be increased from three to a maximum of 12, in order to allow the addition of water, rain, wind and flow sensors
  • Features seven programs with as many as eight start times each
  • Each station can be programmed independently
  • Each program can be set by water volume, ET or time
  • Each program can be selected as irrigation, drip or non-irrigation
  • Can operate as many as eight valves and three master valves simultaneously
  • Designed with water management tools such as Cycle+Soak, programmable rain delay, rain shutdown, event day off capability and independent day cycle by program for odd or even day watering, cyclical from one to 31 days and a 14-day custom program

Hunter Battery Operated Controller

  • SVC (smart valve) controller for landscape sites with no access to a power source
  • Waterproof
  • Operates off a 9-volt battery
  • Mounts directly to any Hunter valve
  • Runs a single station as many as nine times daily
  • Features a LCD display
  • Allows flexible scheduling and programmable rain delay

Sprinkler Safety Cap

  • Circular disc to cover and protect sprinkler head
  • Approximately 23"6 inch in diameter and 1/16 inch thick
  • Small portal door flap in the top center of unit, which flips open when sprinkler head rises
  • Flap hinge is spring-loaded for automatic closing once sprinkler lowers Protects sprinklers from damage due to foot and equipment traffic and prevents pedestrian injury from tripping on sprinkler

Ditch Witch Subsite Locating System

  • Subsite 300SR/ST for locating buried telephone, power, CATV, gas, sewer and water lines
  • Both receiver (300SR) and transmitter (300ST) operate on readily available consumer alkaline batteries
  • Backlit display enhances visibility
  • Locates as deep as 15 feet
  • Shuts off after five minutes of inactivity

Watts Pre-Engineered Valve Stations

  • Custom configured water flow control systems
  • Factory assembled, tested and certified by independent agencies to ensure flow performance
  • Designed using the best engineering practices of AWWA, NFPA, ASSE and ASPE to provide a single point of connection to irrigation water services using agency approved devices where allowed by local codes
  • Fully customizable

Dekorra Replicated Rocks

  • Replicated rock boulders and enclosures
  • Cover back-flow prevention devices, other exposed irrigation components, private well, septic and electrical boxes
  • Manufactured of durable polyethylene plastic
  • Lightweight and easy to install

New Butterfly Valve From Flomatic

  • New Sylax series of butterfly valves
  • Offered in sizes of 2 to 12 inches
  • Available in wafer or full-lug type model
  • Features upper and lower anti-friction bearings

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