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| Publication Type:
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Proceedings |
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| Author(s): | Allan, Dave |
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| Author Affiliation: | Fairview College, Alberta, Canada |
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| Title: | Shut-down and start-up of irrigation systems |
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| Source: | The Turf Line News. Vol. 141, August/September 1997, p. 10, 12-14, 16-19. |
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| Publishing Information: | Maple Ridge, British Columbia: Western Canada Turfgrass Association |
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| # of Pages: | 8 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Irrigation; Irrigation systems; Winter; Preventive maintenance; Frozen conditions; Pipes; Drainage; Spring
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses shutting down an irrigation system for the winter and starting it up again in the spring. Describes ways of draining pipes, including gravity draining and blowing pipes out with compressed air. Suggests a step-by-step method for when the compressed air hose is connected to the pump house/water source, and also for when a portable compressor is used. Provides safety precautions when winterizing the irrigation system. Explains processes for shutting down the rest of the irrigation system after the pipes are drained. Recommends when to start-up the irrigation system in the spring so as to avoid damage. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 6 |
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| Note: | Pictures, b/w
Paper presented at the 1997 WCTA 34th Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Allan, D. 1997. Shut-down and start-up of irrigation systems. Turf Line News. 141:p. 10, 12-14, 16-19. |
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