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FieldLazer S100
FieldLazer S90
As in many situations,
we had more questions
than answers to start the
process of researching
the idea and feasibility of
the electric fi eld heating
system in our climate. We
came across an option
that is readily used in
Europe: electric ribbons
as the heating source.
Electric technology has
come a long way from
the heat coils of the
70's. A series of metal
ribbons, placed 9 inches apart, delivers all the heat necessary
to keep the fi eld playable. We set it up so that all the controls
are remotely accessible and the video feed option allows me
and our manufacturer the opportunity to see what we are seeing
and experiencing via a secure link. We did some research on
the electrical capacity and found that with the electrical install
prepped for future fi eld lighting we had enough electricity to
handle the two systems.
So there the process
began; we designed
and estimated the
project, fundraised
enough to cover the
cost of the construction,
and addressed all the
concerns and issues
we could within the
University and the
Athletic Department.
I remember the cold
drizzly spring day in
2015, when I sat at my
desk with the purchase
order in my hand, smiling, a little amazed we were fi nally
here and doing it.
GETTING IT DONE
The end of July came quickly; we were dismantling and
prepping our [Sports Turf Managers Association 2014 College
Baseball Field of the Year] baseball fi eld, and saying a few
prayers that all would transpire in the next few months,
