Tuesday, March 01, 2011
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| Moving Air Out of the System |
During the cold winter months, we
drain our irrigation system to prevent damage from freezing and thawing conditions. Yesterday, we successfully refilled our system with minimal issues. Our pumping system is comprised of a 25 HP Pressure Maintenance Pump, two 75 HP Pumps, and a Variable Frequency Drive which controls which pumps operate for maximum efficiency. The pumps are driven by a control station that monitors total flow, pressure, and gallons per minute in order to most efficiently pump water and to minimize damage due to irrigation breaks and spikes or shortages in electricity.
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| Operating at 140 PSI |
The biggest issue when bringing up the system is keeping air out of the system. Air acts much differently under pressure than water and in turn can damage our system. A good start to our irrigation system means that we will minimize damage and problems in the future. The system will allow us to control the outputs of water and the application of pesticides.
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