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Product Round-up Irrigation Components and Supplies Cyber-Rain XCI Cloud The XCI Cloud from Cyber-Rain allows managers of commercial and residential properties to manage an unlimited number of sites and controllers from any Internet-connected computer — and even through their smartphones. Cyber-Rain products are so efficient that they qualify for water-efficiency rebates around the coun- try. Cyber-Rain central irrigation control systems automatically adjust watering schedules based on local weather information. Cyber-Rain does not charge a monthly fee for weather feeds, which helps managers of properties dramatically reduce operational costs. Among the features offered in the latest version of the XCI Cloud product are the addition of odd-even water scheduling, full integration with Blackberry mobile devices alongside its exist- ing iPhone functionality, and GPS site and controller location information. ETwater Manager ETwater Manager is ET Water's award-winning Smart irrigation solution that revolutionizes irrigation manage- ment in commercial and municipal landscapes by creating a highly effective web portal where key irrigation data from multiple sites is aggregated and actionable. ETwater Manager combines user-generated site information with local, real-time weather data and wirelessly connected Smart controllers to create and implement weather- adjusted watering schedules. Users can monitor these schedules, adjust settings, and receive alerts on system operation from any PC, tablet, or smartphone, reducing the need for costly and time-intensive site visits. Key functions such as a Water Budgeting Tool that tracks a site's water usage against monthly water budgets, an At-A-Glance Dashboard that provides systemwide snapshots across multiple locations, and a Flow Monitoring Service keep landscape managers in the know and in control while reducing water consumption by 20 to 50 per- cent, staying on budget, beautifying landscapes, and increasing labor efficiency. Ewing's Irrigation Auditor Kit Ewing is committed to helping you grow your business with irrigation auditing. Ewing's Irrigation Auditor Kit con- tains the basic tools needed to analyze irrigation system efficiency, including catch cans and stands, pressure gauges, marking flags and more. The kit comes in a convenient, water-resistant carrying case to assist you in your auditing process. Promote optimal landscape health and conserve water with Ewing's Irrigation Auditor Kit. Hunter Solar Sync The Solar Sync ET sensor is an advanced weather sensor that calculates evapotranspiration (ET) and adjusts Hunter controllers daily based on local weather conditions. Solar Sync measures sunlight and temperature, and uses ET to determine the correct seasonal adjustment percentage value to send to the controller. The controller then uses its programmed run time and adjusts to Solar Sync's seasonal adjustment value to modify the actual irrigation run time for that day. In addition, the Solar Sync ET sensor integrates Hunter's popular Rain-Clik and Freeze-Clik sensors — providing quick response in shutting down your irrigation system during rain and/or freez- ing conditions. The Solar Sync is compatible with most Hunter controllers and applicable to residences, busi- nesses and municipalities. Netafim Techline CV Physical root barriers in Techline CV micro-emitters protect the tubing from plant and tree root intrusion and are among the reliability features built into Netafim's popular subsurface dripline. The integral barriers deflect root growth without reliance on chemical applications and help ensure longer performance life and low maintenance. The 17mm-wide flexible tubing also features 2-psi check valves in each emitter for equalized application of water throughout the system while preventing low emitter drainage. Techline CV has continuous self flushing throughout the line and pressure compensation that allows equal amounts of water delivered over a broad range from 14.7 to 70 psi. Techline CV is widely used to irrigate turf, trees, shrubs and bedding areas in residential and commercial installations. It can be installed either subsurface or above ground, and delivers water directly to root zones in precise, measured droplets (0.26 to 0.9 GPH). The flexible tubing is available in coils from 100 feet to 1,000 feet. 22 Landscape and Irrigation April 2012 www.landscapeirrigation.com