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Watch the Water Conservation using Central Control Webinar Now

In this session, we covered the benefits of Rain Bird's Public Agency Rewards Program, the Contractor Rewards Program, and the available tools and features within IQ4 Central Control to support water conservation efforts.

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Irrigation Hydraulics Basics Webinar Recording Now Available

Learn the basics of irrigation hydraulics, such as understanding the difference between static and dynamic pressure and how to calculate both. This webinar will qualify for Irrigation Association and LACES CEUs. The IA course code is IA09191-1A.

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Back to Basics: Designing Drip Irrigation Systems Webinar

In this session, we discussed best practices for irrigation design using dripline and point source irrigation products. Keeping ease of design and installation in mind, these design tips and options provide the fundamentals you need to design efficient drip systems. This webinar qualifies for one Irrigation Association CEU: IA07241-1F

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Filtration for Irrigation Basics Webinar

In this session, the team discussed the basics you need to know to specify filters for irrigation systems, what filters are used for specific applications and previewed some conceptual design applications. This webinar qualifies for one Irrigation Association CEU: IA05241-1D

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Alternative Water Sources for Irrigation – Storm Water Capture Considerations

In this session, we discussed alternative water sources, understood the difference between retention and detention ponds, major challenges and the solutions available to designing alternative water source systems. This webinar qualifies for one Irrigation Association CEU: IA02241-1P

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Pumps Specification Basics Webinar Recording

This Insights for Irrigation Professionals webinar focused on best practices for irrigation pump specification and selection. The ability to recognize the need for developing accurate specifications for pumps is critical to successful projects. Topics covered included: How Pumps Work, Pump curves and What they mean, Types of pump applications, Key Information to Consider and Components, controls, and starting methods.

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Systems Approach to Efficient Irrigation Webinar Recording

This Insights for Irrigation Professionals webinar focused on how to design a truly efficient system from controllers to emission devices and everywhere in between and was hosted by Tiffany Haveron, Area Specification Manager, with presenters: Chris Bowell, Regional Manager; Chris Padget, Regional Manager; Chris Rigby, Sr Contractor Account Manager; Ryan Cochran, Area Specification Manager.

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Challenges & Solutions When Designing Drip Irrigation Systems Webinar Recording

Watch our previous Insights for Irrigation Professionals webinar to learn best practices for irrigation design using dripline and point source irrigation products. This session discusses solutions for irrigating shrubs, trees and turf and covers these topics: dripline design layouts, points source design solutions, pressure regulation, filtration and maintenance.

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Thriving Trees, Less Water Webinar Recording

 

Watch the webinar to learn what you need to know about tree irrigation.

 

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Filtration Solutions for Challenging Water Sources 

In this webinar, we presented challenging irrigation scenarios and discuss the best practices and products that provide the most effective solutions.

 

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Choosing the Right Irrigation Products in Challenging Situations

In this webinar, we presented challenging irrigation scenarios and discuss the best practices and products that provide the most effective solutions.

 

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Grow Your Business During a Drought

Our panelist discuss auditing tools for client systems, utilizing rebates and incentives for water smart systems, incorporating low volume options into existing installations and much, much more.

 

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Considerations When Choosing a Central Control Irrigation System - August 2021

In this webinar, our international panel of experts discuss important considerations in the central control decision making process. They discuss how to evaluate needs, communication options, recurring fees and flow sensing.

 

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Premier Global Irrigation Projects - June 2021

Our panel of experts discusses unique projects in London, United Kingdom; Madrid, Spain; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Each project delivered unique green spaces focused on sustainability and maximum enjoyment for end users.

This webinar qualifies for one Irrigation Assocation CEU – Use code IA04211-1M

 

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Watering Trees - May 2021

In this webinar, our experts discuss best practices for watering trees in various conditions.

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1L

 

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Water Saving Products - April 2021

In this webinar we focus on water-efficient products for turf landscapes and how to match the best products to solve challenges in the design, installation, and maintenance phases.

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1K

 

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Choosing Filtration - March 2021

Learn more about filtration options and how to choose the right type of filter for your water source, filtration level, contaminants and space available. Our filtration experts discuss the difference between micron and mesh, maintenance considerations and the difference between primary and secondary filtration.

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1J

 

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Choosing the Right Irrigation Products in Challenging Situations - February 2021

In this webinar, we presented challenging irrigation scenarios and discuss the best practices and products that provide the most effective solutions.

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1I

 

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Regulatory Trends in Saving Water - January 2021

In this webinar we review some recent regulatory trends in the irrigation industry in the United States and what steps companies are taking to prepare for new regulations

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1H

 

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Overcoming Challenges with Two-Wire Systems – December 2020

Learn practical tips to ensure successful installation and how to overcome challenges faster and easier.

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1G

 

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Irrigation Pump Stations—What You Need to Know – November 2020

Our pump experts talk about pump operation basics and how to select the right pump station to ensure peak performance.

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1F

 

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Challenges and Opportunities in Drip Irrigation – October 2020

Listen to our drip irrigation experts on how to learn about drip solutions that offer superior, long-lasting systems that will save money and water while being easy to maintain.

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1E

 

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Increase Profitability Using Remote Water Management - Sept 2020

Remote water management can pay huge dividends. In this webinar Rain Bird experts discuss how you can use remote programming and control features to solve common challenges in irrigation projects.

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1D

 

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Keep Up with New PRS Regulations - June 2020

Our June webinar discusses new pressure regulation (PRS) requirements for spray sprinklers sold in CA, CO, HI, VT, and WA. If you work in one of these states, you'll want to hear how the new legislation will affect you. We also cover how pressure regulation leads to water savings and system efficiency.

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1C

 

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How to Select the Optimum Valve for Your Application - May 2020

With so many different valves on the market, it can be confusing to choose the optimum valve and feature set that will provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for your application. Learn how to differentiate and select the valve that will save water, time and money while maintaining high reliability in every application.

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1B

 

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Save Time and Money on 2-Wire Projects with Revolutionary New SmartValve™ Technology - April 2020

New SmartValve technology stays in constant communication with the new ESP-LXIVM Controller to provide efficient irrigation and advanced diagnostics. Additionally, only half the number of wire splices are needed vs. a decoder-based system, improving installation costs and reliability.

This webinar qualifies for one IA CEU – Use code IA04211-1A

 

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