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November 23, 2011 Irrigation, Lake/Pond Management

Calculating Motor Run Cost

Users often ask how much electrical cost they will experience operating a pump or aerator motor. Simple enough to determine using information found on the motor or manufacture’s literature and a bill from their electric company.

October 18, 2011 Irrigation

Explaining Benefits of ET Controllers

You know ET controllers can save money by reducing irrigation water usage. Does your customer get it? Probably not.

October 18, 2011 Lighting

Sizing Landscape Lighting Transformers

Make sure all copper wire strands are contained and tightly held inside the terminal block. If not arcing can occur, and this causes over-heating and can become a fire hazard.

October 18, 2011 Irrigation, Lighting

Why Wire Splices Matter

Personal experience has taught me many times that a poorly made wire splice is a costly problem. Even well made splices can go bad which only highlights the need to do wire splices right the first time. Certainly you know this too.

October 11, 2011 Lake/Pond Management

Well Maintained Ponds Increase Property Value

Remember, when you are looking to improve or maintain your property value and enhance the curb appeal, make sure you don’t over look your pond. It can be a tremendous asset or an eye soar and the difference can be as simple as aeration.

September 25, 2011 Lake/Pond Management

Pond Algae Answer

We often hear in August: “How can I get rid of scum that is ruining the look of my pond and smells terrible?”

September 18, 2011 Drainage

Rain Water Retention Basics

Rainwater can supplement limited ground water resources. With reduced extraction rates, low-yield ground water wells and springs can last indefinitely.

August 18, 2011 Drainage

Landscape Drainage

Excess water is never good for a landscape. Any landscaper will tell you they have replaced many a tree or shrub that has been killed by too much water. Add to that the mess, unsightly appearance, and maintenance problems poorly drained areas cause.

July 18, 2011 Lake/Pond Management

Improving Lake Oxygen Levels

It is no secret that fish and other aquatic organisms require acceptable lake oxygen levels to survive and grow. Dissolved Oxygen is naturally added to lake water through diffusion at the surface and through oxygen producing processes like photosynthesis. Very often, these natural oxygen sources fail to keep up with oxygen demand in a pond..