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30 January/February 2017 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com IRRIGATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT the go from their smartphones and tablets using IQ-Cloud v. 3.0. There are no recurring annual fees to use IQ-Cloud. For organizations with strict IT security protocols, such as military bases, fi nancial institutions or government properties, IQ-Enterprise v. 3.0 allows implementation of IQ- Cloud on private servers. Current IQ users can continue to use IQ-Desktop v. 3.0 or can easily upgrade to IQ- Cloud or IQ-Enterprise for mobile compatibility. IQ will automatically adjust schedules based on weather data. Further, by implementing IQ's Flow Watch feature, users have added security that the system will monitor fl ow conditions and react appropriately to leaks and pipe breaks. T. Christy Enterprises Ultra Seal T-10,000 thread sealant T. Christy Enterprises introduced Ultra Seal T-10,000, a sealant for threaded pipe connections rated leak-free to pressures as high as 10,000 psi. Ultra Seal T-10,000 works with both plastic and metal piping systems, allowing professional contractors to carry one versatile product for all standard applications. It is compatible with copper, galvanized, iron, PVC, nylon and polyethylene fi ttings as well as many other types of threaded connections. It contains virgin PTFE for easier assembly of connections. It also contains an anti-galling compound that prevents thread seizing, allowing for easy disassembly of connections even after years of service. Ultra Seal T-10,000 applies easily as brushable grit-free paste that is white in color. Toro SMRT Logic Toro SMRT Logic works in harmony with the SMRTscape app to enable mobile wireless control of irrigation systems, outdoor lighting and more using a smart phone, tablet or PC. The SMRT Logic technology also works to control outdoor lighting, fountains and many other landscape systems, making SMRT Logic the one innovation homeowners and contractors need for mobile landscape control. Installation is easy. Simply plug in the SMRT Logic device and let it sync to the Cloud-based SMRTscape app. SMRT Logic uses proprietary RF technology to securely access irrigation system information from SMRTscape. This technology allows the device to operate at a range up to three times greater than other WiFi irrigation systems. SMRT Logic works with new or existing Toro Evolution, TMC-424, TMC-212 and Custom Command controllers, as well as Irritrol Kwik Dial, Rain Dial and Total Control. Zurn Industries 300 Series Winterizing Edition Backfl ow Preventer with blow-out accessory Zurn Industries marked the tenth anniversary of its Zurn Wilkins 300 Series Small Backfl ow Preventer line with the newly renamed innovation, the EZSwap Pressure Vessel. For new construction plumbers and irrigation contractors, the EZSwap Pressure Vessel is removed and replaced with the fl ush fi tting tool in seconds. Line fl ushing to remove fouling debris is fast, simple and safe. An easy single-person line fl ushing saves up to 15 minutes per unit. For backfl ow testers, the Zurn Wilkins 300 Series Tester Edition Backfl ow Preventer includes the additional advantage of fast-test cocks, speeding testing set-up and saving up to 35 minutes in repair and re-build time. For winterizing irrigation contractors, the Zurn Wilkins 300 Series Irrigation Winterizing Edition Backfl ow Preventer includes a blow-out accessory that replaces the EZSwap Pressure Vessel in seconds, allowing the contractor to hook up their air compressor to winterize systems and prevent costly freeze damage. Specialty — Landscape category MiniTrencher GeoRipper portable handheld trencher MiniTrencher won the New Product Contest in the Specialty — Landscape category for its portable, handheld trencher GeoRipper. MiniTrencher's rugged GeoRipper GR 16 digs through dirt, clay, tree roots (up to three inches thick), rocky soil and coral rock with remarkable speed and ease due to its belt-driven engine. GeoRipper takes a fraction of the time to trench, replacing the need for a pick and shovel. It is so for threaded pipe connections rated leak-free to pressures as high as 10,000 psi. Ultra Seal T-10,000 works with both plastic and metal piping systems, allowing professional contractors to carry one versatile product for all standard applications. It is compatible with copper, galvanized, iron, PVC, nylon and polyethylene fi ttings as well as many other types of threaded connections. It contains virgin PTFE for easier assembly of connections. It also