Promoting COST Conservation Principles w/ Products

• The Intelligent Use of Water™ Framework• Current Water Issues• Issues Contributing to Poor System Performance• Water Conservation through efficient Products

Nathan Arendt – Great Lakes DM

The Intelligent Use of Water™

The Intelligent Use of Water™

Today’s Rain Bird Solutions

• Non-potable-water-ready:

– Valves

– Rotors

– Sprays

– Drip Products

• Pumps:

– Integrated Plug-N-Pump

– Custom-engineered

• Aerators

Tap into underutilized supplies such as underground well water,

gray water, black water, condensate and rainwater.

The Intelligent Use of Water™

Today’s Rain Bird Solutions

• Design support and resources, including a referral network of top irrigation consultants and landscape architects in your area

• Comprehensive training

• LEED® point-earning products

• CAD drawingsCreate landscapes as sustainable as they are

beautiful.

The Intelligent Use of Water™

Today’s Rain Bird Solutions

• Controller, central control and sensor-based solutions to maximize water application efficiency

• ET (Evapotranspiration) Management

• Rain Sensor-based Management

• Seasonal adjust/water budgeting

• Cycle+Soak™

• Flow monitoring, leak detection & response

• Rainfall monitoring & response

Optimize the timing, quantity and frequency of water applied to the

landscape with leading edge water management controls.

The Intelligent Use of Water™

Today’s Rain Bird Solutions

• Water-smart rotor and spray features:

– Pressure Regulating Stem (PRS) technology

– Seal-A-Matic™ (SAM) check valves

• Landscape Drip: Direct-to-plant-root watering devices

• Root Watering Series

• High-efficiency nozzles:

– Rain Curtain™ Nozzles

– U-Series Nozzles

– Matched Precipitation Rate (MPR) Nozzles

– SQ Square Pattern Nozzle (formerly XPCN)

Distribute water to the landscape as efficiently

as possible.

The Intelligent Use of Water™

Today’s Rain Bird Solutions

• Durable products with worry-free warranties and built-in expandability

• Phone support and on-site service through certified service providers

• The Global Service Plan (GSP) for central control systems

• Comprehensive trainingUse water efficiently and affordably for the long haul

The Intelligent Use of Water™ and You

• Reflects an environmental consciousness approach to promoting Irrigation…

• Can save Contractors and End-users money related to initial installation, replacement equipment and Water volume / use.

• Promote healthier landscapes

• Carrying / promoting this message will keep your customers coming back to John Deere…

The World’s Water Crisis

There is no new water.

Current Water Issues

• The cost of water & power is rising annually

• As the population grows, limited water sources strain to keep up with demand = DROUGHT

• Metropolitan water delivery systems are aged & designed to service a much smaller number of people than is required today = INFRASTRUCTURE IS STRAINED (Need to apply quickly and efficiently)

• Irrigation is one the most visible forms of water use and is usually the first to be regulated in a drought or water shortage condition. i.e… Indianapolis ‘12

Part 2

Issues Contributing to Poor System Expenses

Irrigation OversprayRunoff, Over-Scheduling

Applying the water to saturation point

High Pressure

Waste and poor coverage due to drift & evaporation

Wind IntrusionBad Installation

High trajectory — water drift and poor DU

Low Head Drainage

Water waste, potential liability

Poor Central Control System Maintenance and Operation

The Cost of Wasted Water

• Over watering the landscape creates additional problems beyond the cost of the wasted water:

– Leaches nutrients from the root zone requiring the application of additional fertilizer

– Causes fungus and attracts pests

– Major cause of plant death

– Adds additional time and labor to maintain site

– Water runoff can damage hardscapes and be an expensive liability

– Poor public relations = not doing your part to contribute to this conservation effort and world-wide supply issue.

Part 3

Answer… Water Conserving products that save you money!

Product TerminologyPrecipitation Rate (PR)

• The PR is the average rate in inches per hour at which water is being applied to the area covered by a specific sprinkler layout.

Distribution Uniformity (DU)

• The DU is a measurement of uniformity, expressed as a percentage, comparing the driest area to the average wet area. The more evenly water is applied = higher number; 100% is the best but does not exist!

Scheduling Coefficient (SC)

• Scheduling coefficient is also a measurement of uniformity comparing the driest to the most wet areas but measured in terms of run time.

Xerigation™ aka Drip Irrigation

Xerigation™ aka Drip Irrigation• Water plants at the root, (no water loss by over-spray &

evaporation)

• Irrigate the plant roots and not the ground between

• Low flow products = slower application & more infiltration

• Device flow rates are measured in GPH vs. GPM

– Low flow rate equates to reduced erosion & runoff

– Low flow rate means more emission devices per valve

• Operating pressure window is typically 15-50 PSI

• Water is typically filtered to 120-200 mesh

Spray Bodies (1800 & RD1800) and Nozzles

14 feet

Low head without SAM wastes water.

Spray Body-1800 SAM Series

• Built-in SAM check valve saves water and prevents erosion from low-head drainage.

Spray Body1800/1800RD PRS Series

• PRS ensures optimal nozzle performance at 30 PSI in high pressure system

• Eliminates fogging & misting

• Reduces costly accidents and property damage

• Restricts water loss by 70% if the nozzle is damaged or removed

• Documented water savings of up to 50%

– Reduces water usage by 6-8% every 5 psi reduction.

MPR VAN U-Series

Fixed Arcs Quality & Selection

Adjustable Arc Versatile & Convenient

U = Under Cut Dual Orifice Design

High Uniformity

5', 8', 10', 12', 15' & Specialty Series

4', 6', 8', 10', 12', 15' & 18' Series

8', 10', 12' & 15' Series

Spray Nozzles

Root Watering Series (RWS)

• Draws roots deeper– Promotes tree survivability – Right sized for trees and shrubs

• Minimizes water required for growth– Helps properties comply with restricted

watering

• Point source irrigation via drip and/or turf watering devices

• Preserves hardscapes– Aesthetically pleasing– Helps minimize personal injury– Minimizes run-off for the entire zone

• Pre-assembled for quick installation and

efficient operation

3500 5000 5505 6504 7005/8005

Radius 15' – 35' 23' – 50' 17' – 55' 39' – 65' 39' – 81'

GPM 0.54 – 4.60 1.12 – 9.63 1.40 – 15.50 2.90 – 21.70 3.80 – 36.30

PSI 25 – 55 25 – 65 30 – 90 30 – 90 50 – 100

Size4" Pop-Up& Shrub

4", 6", 12" Pop-Up & Shrub

5" Pop-Up 4" Pop-Up 5" Pop-Up

Rain Bird Top Adjust Rotors

Large Water Droplets

– Larger water droplets are more wind resistant.

– Assures that the water is delivered to the desire location.

– A better design for “real world” conditions.

7005/8005 Series Brand H I40

Rain Curtain™ Technology

5000 Series Hunter PGP

Rain Curtain™ Technology

Even Distribution / Close in Water

– Avoids over-watering due to poor nozzle performance.

– Eliminates the need to use the “break-up” screw to create good coverage.

– A better design for “real world” conditions.

5000/5000 Plus PRS Series

• What is it?– PRS – Pressure Regulating Stem

similar to the 1800 (PRS).

– ONLY ROTOR TO HAVE THIS

– Rotor throwing 25' to 50'

• What does it do?– “Plus” = rotor manual shut-off tab to

shut off head even when valve is operating

– In-stem pressure regulation reduces inlet pressure to 45psi for optimal nozzle performance.

• Save Water with PRS and Plus

5000 MPR Nozzle Sets

• MPR Rain Curtain nozzles for 5000 & 5000PLUS rotors

• 25', 30' & 35' radius trees

• Combine Q, T, H & F nozzle arc patterns on one valve

• True matched precipitation rates between arc patterns & nozzles trees radii

Branch H @ 75psi 5000 Plus PRS @ 75psi

Side by Side Comparison

ESP-RZX HOA retro-fit product

ESP-LXM Controller with ET Cartridge

Commercial grade, modular, ET controller

ESP-Me Residential or Light

Commercial Smart 22 –Station Controller

Scheduling w/ Controllers20% to 50+% Water Savings

IQ2/Site Control Residential or Light Commercial Smart

Controller

NEWNEW

ET Factors:• Solar radiation• Relative humidity• Wind run• Temperature• Rain

On-site ET Factors:• Plant type• Slope• Sun/shade• Sprinkler type• Plant density

ET is basically water drawn from the soil “the reservoir”

Evapotranspiration(ET)

Soil Reservoir

Evapotranspiration:• Total inches of water that are EVAPORATED and TRASPIRATED by plants

Days

ET

Typical Irrigation System Adjustment Frequencies

ESP-Me and ESP-LXME Modular Controllers Water Management Features

• Similar Operating Language

– 4 independent programs, ABC stack, D can overlap for drip or non-irrigation applications

– Custom, Odd, Even, Cyclical program day cycles with Custom day off

– 8 start-times per program

– Cycle+Soak™ by station

– Programmable Calendar Day Off and Rain Delay

– 1 to 22 stations (or) 1 to 48 Stations

– Flow Monitoring (LXME and LXD models)

ESP Modular Controllers “Water Conservative Features”

• Programmable delay between stations by program

• Sensor input, programmable by station, with status LED and active/bypass switch

• Seasonal Adjust % by program

• Global Monthly Seasonal Adjust

WR2

• Available as:

– Rain Sensor

– Rain Freeze Sensor

• Benefits of the WR2:

– Installs Faster

– Easier to Use

– Superior Reliability

Advantages of Central Control

• PC Control/Scheduling– Control multiple remote site irrigation systems from a single PC

– Make changes to irrigation programs to schedule around site events

• Labor Savings– Eliminate travel to sites to make program changes

– Efficient watering maintains proper plant growth reducing pruning etc.

• Water Savings– Utilize ET (Evapotranspiration) data or weather sensors to automate irrigation water

application

• Power Savings/Load Balancing– Coordinate irrigation demand so pumps operate at peak efficiency

– Coordinate activity between controllers on a site

• Reporting– Monitor irrigation system water usage, sprinkler run times, etc.

Anatomy of a Central Control System

NEW Products in 2014

• RD1800 Spray Body

• HE-VAN and R-VAN nozzles

• ESP-Me Controller (22 Stations)

• ESP-RZX Controller (HOA in 4-6-8 Stations)

• Pump Start Relays (3 versions)

• LC-Pumps (Light Commercial Pumps)

• HV Valve (4-bolt)

• XF-Check (Check-Valve DRIP)

Thanks, any Questions