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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Vinchesi, Brian |
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| Author Affiliation: | Design Engineer, Irrigation Consulting and Engineering, Pepperell, MA, Instructor, Turf Management Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst |
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| Title: | Brake the ice with irrigation system winterization |
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| Source: | Golf Course Irrigation. Vol. 1, No. 1, Fall 1993, p. 14, 16. |
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| Publishing Information: | Cathedral City, CA: Adams Publishing |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Irrigation systems; Winter; Preventive control
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the importance of irrigation system winterization. "If irrigation pipes are at a depth that frost will penetrate, the system needs to be winterized by removing all water from pipes and equipment. It is important to perform winterization properly. If winterized incorrectly, the system can be damaged by the technique, freezing temperatures or both. Removing water from the system will protect pipes, valves, sprinklers, etc., from freeze damage. To remove the water, pipes can be drained or blown out with compressed air. Blowouts are important, but not exclusive, to PVC piping systems. Due to expansion and contraction capabilities, some people believe polyethylene systems do not require winterization. However, most irrigation experts recognize that, depending on geographical location, polyethylene piping also needs to be winterized to ensure longevity. |
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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):
Vinchesi, B. 1993. Brake the ice with irrigation system winterization. Golf Course Irrig. 1(1):p. 14, 16. |
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