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IRRIGATION Tip #5: Make it easy to maintain When installing a system, contractors should make sure they are not creating problems that will make it difficult to maintain the system down the road. Developers do not want problems after the contractor leaves the job.Using swing arms and flexi pipe will help when the need arises to adjust heads. Spend the time to install valve boxes properly, leaving enough room inside so that any future repairs or general maintenance can be easily done. forced to rush to get a system installed. When this happens, one important step that is frequently overlooked is taking the time to flush the system. Flushing before and after the valves are attached and before nozzles are fastened will help keep unwanted debris out of the system. It could also potentially save hours of troubleshooting and servicing work. Tip #6: Check the system Before backfilling the system, contractors should make a final check of the entire installation. If there are leaks or flow issues, contractors will be able to catch them before a potential problem is covered with turf. One of the keys to growing an installation service is satisfied customers that spread the Tip #6: Flush the system It is not unusual for development projects to fall behind schedule. In an effort to finish the job, many contractors have found themselves in a situation where they were word on the quality of a contractor’s work. By following some simple steps to ensure an irrigation system is installed properly, contractors can ensure their customers’ satisfaction – and a steady workload – for years to come. Developers seldom complete just one pproject and they will be utilizing contractors that make their life easier. SLDT About the authors: Robert Pfeil is associate training program manager for Rain Bird Services Corporation. Craig Otto is the owner of Irrigation Otto, a landscape irrigation company located in Big Lake, Minnesota. He is also a contract trainer and curriculum developer for Rain Bird Academy. TRASHMASTER TM Net Capture System Removes trash, sediments and debris from Stormwater discharge systems easily and at a price you can afford. It is used in low-flow applications (5cfs or less) and inserts in-line on the outflow piping. It is a light weight, rotomolded, unit that s easy to install on pipes 24-inches or less using on-site equipment. No special concrete construction or electrical connections are necessary. The unit can be installed in two days or less to depths of ten feet. Want more info go to: freshcreek.com or call: 1.800.741.9486 Fresh Creek Technologies, Inc. Copyright 2007, Fresh Creek Technologies, Inc. TRASHMASTER is a Trademark of Fresh Creek Technologies, Inc. 1425 Pompton Ave. Suite 1-2 Cedar Grove, NJ, USA 07009 Circle 126 • or www.LandDevelopmentToday.com/adinfo 32 September 2007 Sustainable Land Development Today http://freshcreek.com http://www.LandDevelopmentToday.com/adinfo

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Sustainable Land Development Today - September 2007 Contents Our Voice: Teaching and Learning Your Voice: Reader Response Editorial Board A 52-Mile Taking Fiber to the Front Doors of America Educators Incorporating Sustainability Land Planning: The Truth about Sprawl Irrigation: Communication Key Wastewater: Many Challenges Determine Sewer Options Regulation: Changing by State, Region, and Municipality Risk Management: Construction Defect Claims Recommended Reading Products/Services Showcase Advertiser Index Calendar Classifieds The Last Word

Sustainable Land Development Today - September 2007

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