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DECEMBER 2018
GOLF IRRIGATION NEWS
THE IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY OF TOMORROW THAT IS AVAILABLE TODAY
Lynx® Smart Module is the latest, best-in-class, two-wire innovation from Toro® that provides more control than ever before. Sprinkler technology is getting smarter, and Toro's Lynx Smart Module is a perfect example. New for 2018, this component is the latest 2-wire control system technology from Toro, designed for INFINITY® and FLEX800™ sprinkler systems.

The Lynx Smart Module is the result of Toro's intimate understanding of the needs of golf course superintendents and decades of engineering expertise. Key features include precision control, high-speed diagnostics and robust lightning protection - as well as the ability to make easy updates with the latest advancements. Here's a closer look at what this new technology has to offer.
 
Toro LynxSmartModule


NSN TRAINING - RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY

December is the best month for you to break away for two days and focus on maximizing your investment. You will learn new and more efficient ways of operating your irrigation system. Lynx software is updated every year to include new features and refinements based on user feedback. Sign up today - you may already have a free tuition. To check, call NSN at 800-275-8676 and ask. Registration is open on our website on the Events page here. Register early as these sessions are each limited to 18 attendees.
  • December 11-12 - West Chester, PA
  • December 13-14 - Jessup, MD
TEU - IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN TRAINING
Mark your calendars.  This year's  Irrigation Technician Training  event will be coming to a location near you.  Be sure to register for one of these six events so that your Irrigation Technician has the tools and skills he/she needs to tackle the issues that the 2019 irrigation season will bring.  Focus this year will be on system troubleshooting for both 2-wire and traditional wiring systems.  Product, industry, and grounding updates will also be covered. Click here for more details and registration information.

January 22 - Tuesday
PA - West Chester facility
January 23 - Wednesday
NJ - Ramblewood CC, 
        Mt Laurel, NJ
January 24 - Thursday
DE - Cripple Creek Golf & CC, 
        Dagsboro, DE
January 29 - Tuesday
MD - Jessup facility
January 30 - Wednesday
VA - Fairfax facility
February 12 - Tuesday
PA - Pine Hills GC - Taylor, PA

Each event starts at 9:00 am and ends by 2:30 pm.  $55 per person includes event, lunch, materials, and gift.


SYSTEM MAINTENANCE FOR DECEMBER
Listed below are maintenance items to check during the month of December.  This is from our yearly irrigation checklist which can be downloaded here .

  • Consolidate all irrigation notes and create a report with prioritized action items 
  • Register for Turf Equipment University
  • FCC radio license check and renewal (if needed)
  • Check central control system for any communication issues
  • Yearly flow totals recorded
  • Yearly central reports and graphs printed
     
We urge you to watch this fifteen-minute video prior to winterization so you know what will need to be done. The video will give you an overview of the steps involved and graphically show how it is performed on a typical golf course.

IMPORTANT HOLIDAY CLOSINGS


All Turf Equipment and Supply Company branches will be closing at noon on Friday, December 21 and closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 so our family can enjoy the Christmas holiday with loved ones. We will also be closed on Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for the New Year's holiday.  Have a safe and happy holiday!
 
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