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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/alapt/article/2007nov.pdf#page=83
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http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/article/irrigation--rotor-roles/
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| Author(s): | Mullins, Emily |
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| Author Affiliation: | Assistant Editor, Lawn and Landscape |
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| Title: | Rotor roles: Knowing the differences between rotors and sprayheads plays an important part in water-conscious irrigation |
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| Section: | Irrigation
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| Source: | Lawn and Landscape. Vol. 28, No. 11, November 2007, p. 80, 82, 84, 86. |
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| Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: GIE, Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Irrigation practices; Irrigation system design; Irrigation systems; Recommendations; Spray heads; Water conservation
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| Abstract/Contents: | Profiles sprayheads and rotors, stating that "sprayheads and rotors may look similar, but they play very different roles in proper irrigation." Explains that the difference between sprayheads and rotors "comes down to distance. Rotors are ideal for areas 15 feet and larger, while sprayheads are best for areas 15 feet and smaller." Suggests that "size and type of job determine if a rotor or sprayhead is the best choice...Contractors who use various sprinkler advancements can use that as a marketing tool and outbid the competition." Describes pressure regulation, explaining that it "prevents misting and fogging by allowing a rotor to run at an optimal 45 psi [pounds per square inch], rather than typical city water pressure of 50 to 60 psi." Highlights check valves, stating that "check valves also contribute to water savings by preventing excess water from draining out of a system's lateral lines once a system shuts off...Check valves can extend the life of a rotor by a few years by preventing excessive air hammer when the system starts." Notes that "rotors cost five to six times more than sprayheads," and recommends that "contractors should choose sprinklers based on factors other than price." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Mullins, E. 2007. Rotor roles: Knowing the differences between rotors and sprayheads plays an important part in water-conscious irrigation. Lawn Landscape. 28(11):p. 80, 82, 84, 86. |
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