Justifying Costs for Renovating
Existing Irrigation Systems
Chris Roesink
Hunter Industries
(760) 703-2474 (m)
[email protected]
CPRS 2010 – Hunter Industries
Why Start with “Considerations?
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Old system with “doughnuts” on turf
New system with “doughnuts” on turf
No system – brown grass!
Cost of water, pumps, labor, equipment
Safe, playing surfaces
New type of playing surface (synthetic
or natural)
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Why consider a retrofit?
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We need to be proactive
Water is in critical supply
Our munies/ schools/ professional fields are
becoming more environmentally conscience daily
We are stewards of the most precious natural
resource on earth, “Experts on the Field”
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What Should I Consider for a
Retro and/ or New System?
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Site specifics - problems
Location
Water source/ water quality
Available hydraulics & Design capacity
Equipment; water savings
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Site Specifics & Location
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Water Source & Water
Quality
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Metered system
Well & pump – sand/ silt
Reclaimed - salts
Gray – biodegradable fluids
Gravity
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Available Hydraulics
Back to the basics…
 Pressure
 Volume
 Velocity
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Pressure, Volume, Velocity
Low Pressure….
High Pressure….
Volume….
Velocity….
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Equipment
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Check with your local Irrigation distributor
Obtain new product catalogues at this
tradeshow!
Check with your local sales representative
Ask your neighbor
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Water Use Trends
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Climate-Based Irrigation Controllers
Weather Sensors
Low Precipitation & Volume Equipment
High Application Uniformity Products
Efficient Features….
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Equipment….
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What Should I Consider for a
Retro and/ or New System?
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Types of playing surfaces
Local codes – backflow, electrical,
water restrictions
Cost $$$
Professional Consultant - design
Installation, management &
maintenance
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Cost $$$...what is it now?
Versus a retrofit?
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Consultant fees
Equipment
Installation
Maintenance
Water!
Electricity (pumping costs)
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Efficient Irrigation Design
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Design Considerations…
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Efficient Irrigation Installation
Too high…
Just right…
Too low…
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Efficient Irrigation Installation
Site inspections are
cheap insurance policies!
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Efficient Irrigation
Maintenance/ Management
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Poor Uniformity Leads to
Longer Run Times
Distribution Uniformity:
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DU (EA)…
Water Audits help
statistically justify cost
of renovation!
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Factors for Establishing and
Maintaining a Safe Field
Aerification, Fertilization,
Drainage
 Efficient Irrigation
Systems & Practices!!
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Considerations…
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Conservation of Water
Healthy Plant Material
Aesthetically Pleasing Landscapes
Prevent Liabilities
Overall Lower Costs
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Considerations…
Before……
After……
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Justifying Costs for Renovating
Existing Irrigation Systems
Chris Roesink
Hunter Industries
(760) 703-2474 (m)
[email protected]
CPRS 2010 – Hunter Industries