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Hydro-Rain HRC 990 battery-powered controller with moisture sensor The moisture sensor plug-in to the HRC 990 controller lets the water content for different soil types determine the watering schedule. This ensures more cost-effective and optimized water budgeting. Sensor and timer features a water-tight plug-in system that requires no splices or wire connectors. Wire-free installation provides convenience and speed (3 AA alkaline batteries power the unit). Two independent programs offer flexibility previously available only in larger AC system controllers. Connection is compatible with multiple valve brands. The controller was designed to be modular to accept four DC solenoid modules (the moisture sensor plug-in is one of these). The unit postpones the regular watering schedule for 24, 48 and 72 hours, then resumes automatic watering when set time has passed. IP-68 rated to withstand long periods of immersion in up to 4 feet of water. Hydro-Rain PVC-Lock Slide Repair Fitting and Release Tool Developed as a complement to Hydro-Rain's 1-inch, 3/4-inch and 1/2-inch PVC-Lock fittings, these slide repair fittings allow immediate and flexible in-line PVC system sprinkler repair. And fittings reduce traditional installation times more than 50 percent by eliminating the need for primer and glue. Fittings are IGC 300-2013 rated by IAPMO and are rated for mainline use. Push-fit connections make wet/dry installations possible with no wait time for full system pressurization. Slide repair fittings have high-impact ABS plastic bodies with stainless-steel retaining rings and EPDM rubber O-rings. Fittings are 360-degree rotatable once fitted into position. Irrometer Wireless Multiple Hydrozone System The Wireless Multiple Hydrozone System (W-MHS) is typically used in large residential and commercial applications where extensive wire trenching is a concern. The system provides soil moisture automation for 24 VAC irrigation controllers by eliminating programmed irrigations when plants have adequate soil moisture — saving water, energy and money and growing healthier turf and plants. It makes decisions to open or close the valve common wire or signals the controller based on plant demand at the root zone verses a timed schedule or weather data. The system will control up to 48 stations/valves in up to eight moisture groups. The W-MHS comes standard in a lockable stainless-steel enclosure with state-of-the-art digital electronics. The W-MHS will automatically report watering history, irrigation water savings and will indicate the last allowed watering. K-Rain Rotary Sprinkler with built-in selectable nozzles K-Rain's new RPS Select rotary sprinkler offers four built-in selectable nozzles to make installations and repairs easier. With a twist of a screwdriver, the user can quickly select one of four nozzles based on the arc setting of the sprinkler. This eliminates the need to install individual nozzles and the need for nozzle trees that get lost or damaged. By matching the flow to the arc setting, the contractor will find it easy to achieve balanced precipitation across all watering patterns, resulting in maximum uniformity and water efficiency. LASCO Flexible Push On Coupling Repair broken pipes quickly with LASCO's new Flexible Push On Coupling. No glue or primer required. Simply cut out the section of broken pipe and push on the flexible coupling. Stainless-steel teeth permanently hold the flexible coupling in place and O-rings assure a leak-free installation. The Push On Coupling can be installed wet; no need to empty water out of the trench. You can pressurize immediately and bury the trench; no need to wait for glue to set up and cure. The LASCO Flexible Push On Coupling can also be used for various other applications such as odd angles, around corners and over tree roots. The LASCO Flexible Push On Couplings come in three sizes: 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch or 1 inch all by 18 inches long for easy flexibility. Rain Bird R-VAN Variable Arc Rotary Nozzles Rain Bird's R-VAN Variable Arc Rotary Nozzles feature a low precipitation rate to reduce run-off and erosion, making them a particularly wise choice for sloped landscapes and compacted or clay soils. A high level of distribution uniformity, thick wind-resistant water streams and larger droplets ensure efficient performance, even in the most adverse conditions. Rain Bird's R-VAN Variable Arc Rotary Nozzle can be adjusted by hand. As a result, contractors don't need to purchase special tools or waste time walking back and forth from the sprinkler zone to their trucks trying to find a tool. The R-VAN product line currently includes two color-coded models, the black R-VAN1318 with a radius of 13 to 18 feet and the yellow R-VAN1724 with a radius of 17 to 24 feet. ESP-SMTe Smart Control System Rain Bird's ESP-SMTe is an updated version of the original ESP-SMT Smart Control System that features numerous enhancements and the ability to manage up to 22 irrigation zones. The ESP-SMTe consists of two key components — a controller chassis with an integrated smart panel and an on-site weather station that includes a temperature sensor with an integrated solar shield and a unique tipping rain bucket for instantaneous rainfall measurement. An on-screen wizard prompts users for site-specific and zone-specific information to create a customized, optimum irrigation schedule. The ESP-SMTe also combines historical data along with actual temperature and rainfall data to determine how much water is needed to maintain the optimum level of moisture in the soil. 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