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Author(s):Davis, Jim
Author Affiliation:Certified Irrigation Designer, Registered Landscape Architect, Irrigation Sales Manager for Kenney Outdoor Solutions, General Manager of Landtech, Kenney's irrigation design and consulting division
Title:Irrigation: Do it right: Increase turf health and reduce player injury by following these simple steps for planning the ultimate irrigation system for your fields
Section:Management
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Source:Athletic Turf: Maintenance & Technology. Vol. 4, No. 4, July/August 2001, p. 14-16.
Publishing Information:Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications, Inc.
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Sports turf; Automatic irrigation systems; Planning; Costs; Irrigation system design; Decision-making; Contract services; Budgets; Pump stations; Injurious factors
Abstract/Contents:Discusses what to do when irrigating an athletic field. Focuses on in-ground irrigation systems, which "usually require less of your hands-on attention." Addresses the issues concerning an ample water supply and electricty. Recommends that you "gather and review product information" before making a decision. Suggests that you "select a consultant to design your system who has successfully passed the Certified Irrigation." Lists some of the issues that should be addressed with your designer: the direction of lateral pipes, the type of layout that you want, the location of your equipment, any watering preferences that you have, the location of valve-boxes, the need for a central controller, and winterization preferences. Examines the "commonly used figures for installation for individual fields." Suggests that "problems often arise when we make decisions in a hurry and don't put together a plan for an installation."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Includes sidebars: "The process at a glance"; p. 14, "Don't forget the pump station"; p. 15, and "Here's what it costs"; p. 16
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Davis, J. 2001. Irrigation: Do it right: Increase turf health and reduce player injury by following these simple steps for planning the ultimate irrigation system for your fields. Athlet. Turf Maint. Technol. 4(4):p. 14-16.
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