FEBRUARY 2019
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING: LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

Led by Brian Collins, the Unique® Lighting Systems Regional Sales Manager, learn how to design, sell, and install highly profitable landscape and architectural lighting projects. As a former lighting contractor, Brian shares his field experience and his talented eye for dramatic lighting effects.

Join us for a morning of landscape lighting design installation techniques followed by an afternoon of lighting design concepts. The day will cover topics such as design elements, light temperature and color, sales and marketing, voltage drop, wiring design, connection types, transformers, meters and troubleshooting. 


More information and registration can be found  here.

Hoping everyone is staying warm,

Tim Cleary
Landscape Products Group Manager
443-506-3389


OFF-SEASON DIGITAL MARKETING TIPS

Off-season is a perfect time to focus on your digital marketing initiatives to create new leads in 2019. With more than 90% of consumers researching products and services online, your website is one of the most important elements of your marketing strategy.

To make that great first impression, you need an up-to-date website. Whether you're looking at a brand-new website for your company or thinking of making updates to your existing site, it's important to stay current and follow best practices. Click here for the 5 best practice tips on what to accomplish in the off- season.


MARCH: A MONTH FULL OF TRAINING

Here are additional training opportunities that you will want to add to your calendar now. Complete details and registration coming soon on our website.

DATE
CLASS
LOCATION
March 12
IA Certified Irrigation Technician Class
Frankford, DE
March 13 IA CIT Exam
Frankford, DE
March 13 Electrical Troubleshooting Class
Frankford, DE
March 14 IA Certified Irrigation Technician Class
Fairfax, VA
March 15 IA CIT Exam
Fairfax, VA
March 15 Electrical Troubleshooting Class
Fairfax, VA
March 20
Sentinel User Training
Jessup, MD
March 21 Sentinel User Training
Fairfax, VA
March 26 Sentinel User Training
Philadelphia, PA
March 27 Sentinel User Training
Allentown, PA
March 28 Storm Water Irrigation Workshop Allentown, PA


BLAZE LAMPS CREATE REAL, FLAME-LIKE EFFECT

Are you looking to create a flame-like effect in your landscape lighting? The Brilliance® Blaze G4  is a specialty lamp designed specifically to create a real, flame-like effect
in any G4 base fixture. Perfect for path lights or anywhere else a warm, flickering light source is desired. Blaze series also offers in line voltage A19 and E12 options. For more information and instructional videos, visit the Brilliance web page here.





TRADE SHOW AND VENDOR TRAINING SEASON 
 
'Tis the season for industry trade shows and vendor sponsored training. Mark your calendar with these upcoming dates:

February 19-20
Aquascape Academy
www.aquascapeinc.com 
March 4
Techo-Bloc Show - Frederick
www.tech-bloc.com
March 6
Techo-Bloc Show - Baltimore
www.techo-bloc.com
March 19-20
Aquascape Academy
www.aquascapeinc.com 


INSTALLED IN A VALVE BOX BUT PROGRAMMED FROM YOUR PHONE

K-Rain's BL-KR battery operated bluetooth controller has an updated application and web platform, uniting users with new productivity and asset management tools.

  • Transform your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet into a remote control and fully program your BL-KR controller(s) using Bluetooth Smart technology from up to 35 feet away
  • Detect battery levels/connection status
  • Add a passcode lock to each controller for added security
  • Add multiple BL-KR controllers (up to 400) and program/control them using 1 app on your smartphone, tablet or web browser
For more information, click here.