Another recent addition to Buckner Superior's catalog is the A123 shrub impact rotor, now available in our equipment database. The A123's brass and stainless-steel construction, with single-nozzle or dual over-under nozzle model options, makes it a durable and corrosion-resistant option for applications such as large landscape or turf irrigation, waste-water treatment, and dust control.
You can find A123 models in the Heads > Shrub Impact section of our Irrigation Manager.
We've recently added the RPS75i to K-Rain's already substantial collection of shrub rotors in our irrigation database. Incorporating a simple flow control, this rotor is designed for even water distribution, elimination of dry spots, and improved zone performance.
When specifying this product, you can choose between standard-angle and low-angle nozzles available in either plastic or stainless steel, with a further check valve option.
We've recently added Buckner Superior's new SPV Series remote control valve to the company's existing range of irrigation products in the Land F/X database. The SPV, a premium glass-filled nylon valve featuring a scrubbing rod and filter system, provides protection for both dirty- and recycled-water applications. Standard models are available, along with options for a pressure-regulating module add-on and a reclaimed water option with a purple handle. All variations are available in 1-, 1-1/2-, and 2-inch sizes.
You can find and place the SPV models through the Valves > Remote Control Valves section of our Irrigation Manager.
We're thrilled to announce that after some time working with our team behind the scenes, Amiad Filtration Systems has joined our family of irrigation manufacturer partners. For more than half a century, Amiad has provided filtration solutions aimed at solving irrigation water challenges year-round and worldwide. Amiad's product line of automatic, semi-automatic, and manual filter series, featuring steel or plastic bodies of all sizes, ranges in application from agriculture and horticulture to greenhouse and landscape.
Look for Amiad products in the Auxiliary Equipment section of our Irrigation Manager.
We’ve expanded our list of irrigation manufacturers to include Hot Box – manufacturer of the irrigation equipment enclosures of the same name. Designed for safe installation, Hot Box enclosures allow for easy maintenance of irrigation equipment in the most economical, safe, and accessible location: outside and above ground. Choose from construction materials ranging from aluminum to fiberglass, plastic, imitation rock textures, and more. Access options include drop-over, flip-top, single-panel, and dual-panel.
We’re thrilled to welcome Flomec to our ever-growing list of irrigation manufacturer partners. Flomec designs, engineers, and manufactures a variety of flowmeters and other products serving commercial and retail applications ranging from agriculture to engineering and HVAC across the globe.
Look for Flomec products such as the QS200 Ultrasonic flowmeter among our collection of irrigation equipment. The QS200 is available in five pipe sizes ranging from one to four inches. The QS200 has no moving parts, which helps keep installation easy and maintenance at a minimum.
You can find it in our Irrigation Manager under Auxiliary Equipment > Flow Sensors. In the near future, look for more Flomec products in the Water Meters section of the Irrigation Manager as well.
We've just added K-Rain’s 6000 Series valves to our equipment database. This manual control (distribution) valve has 4- (6400) or 6-outlet (6600) model options that can change between watering two to four, and five to six zones respectively. A reclaimed-water option is also available for each model, denoted by a purple top. This series can be used on in-line or pump fed applications, with a minimum flow requirement of 15 GPM and a pressure operating range of 25 – 150 PSI.
Find K-Rain’s 6000 Series valves in the Manual Control Valve section of our Irrigation Manager.
Hunter Industries' new X2 controller and I-50 turf rotor are now available in our irrigation database.
The X2, an economical controller choice for residential or commercial irrigation, includes optional Wi-Fi connectivity to Hunter's Hydrawise technology. It can run 4, 6, 8 or 14 stations in your design, each with the same Wi-Fi capability.
The I-50 turf rotor's non-stripping planetary drive gear makes it ideal for projects with challenging water quality conditions and large turf areas. Available options for this rotor include standard single nozzle, dual-opposing nozzles, purple cover for reclaimed water, and a turf cup kit.
You can browse Hunter Industries' entire catalog from our Irrigation Manager.
We’re delighted to add Leemco products to our ever-growing installation detail library. Leemco offers a wide range of products for golf, commercial, and municipal piping systems with a focus on durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of installation. You can now find installation details for a number of Leemco’s valves, fittings, joint restraints, adapters, and saddles in our Detail Explorer under F/X Detail Library > Irrigation > Leemco.
Buckner Superior’s new PRS-MOD pressure-regulating module is an ideal addition to retrofits and new installations alike. Easily installed via threading into the solenoid port, the PRS-MOD adds flexibility to your specification of Superior Brand base valves by regulating outlet pressure at the valve. Compatible with Superior 950, 950DW, 950DWIB, 950SD, 1000, and 800 valves, it will regulate and maintain outlet pressure between 10 and 100 PSI in dial adjustments of 5 PSI within systems with up to 200 PSI of incoming pressure.
Note that the existing 950PRS, with its factory-installed, side-mounted pressure regulator, will retain its place within the Buckner Superior product line. The PRS-MOD is designed to add regulation to valves already installed in the field, or for installation with base Superior valves for regulation without the need for external tubing. We’ve added PRS-MOD options to each compatible Superior valve series listed above. You can find them in the Valves > Remote Control Valves section of our Irrigation Manager.
We're happy to announce the addition of Landscape Products Inc. to the Land F/X Irrigation family. Landscape Products started manufacturing plastic pavers in 1978, but has since expanded to drip/micro irrigation, valves, and landscape accessories. We've recently added details for Landscape Products' drip equipment, dripline, and valves, which can be found in our F/X Detail Library under Irrigation/Landscape Products Inc.
In addition, you can now add Landscape Products' EZ-ID CV dripline to your projects from the Irrigation Manager, under the Drip category.
Do you need a simple on/off accessory to control the flow in your low-pressure irrigation design? Now you can use Netafim's 1/2" Manual Flush Valve with barbed insert, which fits Techline HCVXR, HCVXR-RW/RWP, CV, DL, RW, and RWP driplines, as well as PE irrigation hose.
You can find this product in our irrigation equipment database through the Irrigation Manager, under Drip > Drip Accessories > Netafim.
Are you already a fan of Hunter's MP Rotator 800 Series? The previously released 800 series covered distances as short as 6 ft (1.8 m), while the new 815 Series covers a range of 6 – 16 ft (1.8 – 4.9m). This nozzle is for high-efficiency, short-radius applications and maintains all the benefits of the patented MP Rotator design. To start specifying the MP 815 series, select the Heads option in our Irrigation Manager. You can find them in both the Shrub and Turf Rotary sections.
Hunter has discontinued the PLD dripline and replaced it with the new Hunter Dripline (HDL). This highly kink-resistant product includes flow indicator stripes and comes neatly packaged in a stretch-wrapped coil. Manufactured with 80% reprocessed pre-consumer resin, HDL is as sustainable as it robust. Look for it in our Irrigation Manager in both the Dripline and Area for Dripline sections.
Have you been using GPH’s SpecFlow emitters in your plans, but need a higher flow rate? We’ve expanded the range of the GPST emitter – designed to perform in harsh environments – to include 4-, 6-, 8 and 10-gallon-per-hour emitters. The GPST’s unique screen prevents debris from blocking the emitter, while a larger inlet size allows for a continuous and consistent flow rate. Expanded flow rates and a high-velocity self-cleaning mechanism make these emitters an excellent addition to your drip irrigation systems.
The new Baseline SubStation is the perfect solution for complex irrigation sites. The SubStation connects wirelessly to BaseStation 3200 controller, allowing you to consolidate multiple existing controllers into a single BaseStation 3200 controller without the need to run wire across long distances. Once you've established the connection, you can program the SubStation from a BaseStation 3200 or with BaseManager from any location. With the SubStation, you can bring the latest in smart irrigation technology to any conventional wire or two-wire site.
Ready to spec the SubStation? Find it in the Controller Accessories section of our Irrigation Manager.
Looking to try out a new controller? We've added the Hunter ACC2 to our irrigation equipment library. Sporting a reversible facepack, the ACC2 controller can manage up to 54 stations, multiple water sources, along with normally open and normally closed master valves. It's available in several wall mount and pedestal configurations. The ACC2 can be configured with up to 10 start times for each of its 32 independent programs, and can run up to 14 of those programs simultaneously. Additionally, up to 3 CLIK sensors may be added to the ACC2 controller. It can manage up to 6 different flow zones and 3 pump or master valve outputs.
We've added new HydroPoint products and details to our libraries! Check out the WeatherTRAK OptiFlow XR controllers, both as selectable equipment and corresponding details. WeatherTRAK OptiFlow XR delivers advanced flow management for an entire site via a simple interface. By enabling controllers to share information over the cloud without the complications created by wires and local radios, OptiFlow XR optimizes how, when, and where watering takes place within your water windows.
Find these new products through our Irrigation Manager, and new details in our detail library.
Keep your eyes on the news – and our Irrigation Manager – over the next few weeks. We're starting our review of Toro's and Irritrol's entire catalogs. You'll see updates to existing products, as well as some new ones making their way into our irrigation equipment database.
Most immediately, however, we'll be removing products that Toro and Irritrol have discontinued. We've already deleted the following items from our database:
We're happy to welcome Maxijet as an irrigation manufacturer partner, with products now available within our irrigation equipment library. Made in the USA, Maxijet's low-volume drip equipment is available for both turf and agricultural use. When adding drip emitters, look through Maxijet's available equipment and give them a try! From micro sprinkler spinners to vertical hang assemblies, Maxijet has something for every drip system.
Over the past week, we've added Buckner Superior's new 1" Low Profile Quick Coupler Valves to our irrigation equipment library. These QC valves and keys are fully interchangeable with the Signature Control Series. Superior internal components are made from brass and stainless steel with EPDM rubber parts.
Find this product in the Valves section of our Irrigation Manager.
New Netafim details in the following categories can be found in the Detail Explorer, under F/X Detail Library (FX), Irrigation (IR) and Netafim (NETA);
Continuous Acting Air Vents (CAAV)
Controllers (CONT)
Controller Accessories (CONTA)
Drip (DRIP)
Hyrdometer (HYDR)
Control Valve (VALV)
We've recently added the new Watertronics WaterMax 5000 Quickship pump station to our product database. This prefabricated, self-enclosed pump station uses Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technology to provide performance at varying flow rates.
Find this product in our Irrigation Manager under Auxiliary Equipment/Booster Pumps.
Attention, irrigation designers: RainBird has made some recent changes to its product line that we thought you should know about. For one, the R-VAN Rotary Nozzle family has a brand-new member: the R-VAN 14. This adjustable rotary nozzle has an 8- to 14-foot throw radius. Like the other R-VAN models, it's hand adjustable and offers a wind-resistant stream with large water droplets for a reduced run-time and decreased water usage. In other RainBird news, the 1/3, 1/4, and 1/2 arcs have been discontinued from the manufacturer's line of fixed-arc R-Series spray nozzles. When designing an irrigation system using Irrigation F/X, you'll be able to see these changes when adding new equipment from the Irrigation Manager.
Land F/X is proud to announce all of HydroPoint’s WeatherTRAK smart irrigation controllers and solutions are now in our database. WeatherTRAK solutions include real-time smart irrigation controllers, innovative flow management solutions and a powerful cloud-based outdoor water management platform.
Hunter recently released its pressure-regulated body rotors for the PGP Ultra and I-20 rotors. These pressure-regulated bodies can take incoming pressures between 50 and 100 PSI and reduce them to 45 PSI. Want to use these models for your next project? Look for them in the Turf Rotor section of our Irrigation database.
GPH has added a new drip accessory to its line, the Combination Drip Flush Valve/Indicator Head. This product combines the function of a drip flush valve with a color nozzle (orange or purple) to give maintenance staff a visual indication of the drip system coverage areas. You can access this product and other GPH products from our Irrigation Equipment Database.
Just yesterday Hunter released their new Clik-Delay Sensor Accessory, which you can find in the Land F/X Irrigation Equipment Database! The Clik-Delay attaches to Hunter Mini-Clik and Rain Clik sensors to prevent watering for 48 hours after a rain event. This is just another way Land F/X helps improve the communication of products.
Land F/X made some updates to the Rain Bird equipment database. They have discontinued the ESP-ET Controller Series and STP Plus Controller Series. You will no longer find those in the Manufacturer Database.
We have added a bunch of their new equipment as well. Some things you'll see are:
ESP-LXD Decoder Controller- 50-200 station 2-wire controller, exterior stainless steel metal cabinet with Flow sensing capabilities.
ESP-LXD Decoder Controller- 50-200 station 2-wire controller, exterior stainless steel pedestal with Flow sensing capabilities.
ESP-LXMEF -12-48 station Commercial Controller. Stainless Steel Metal Cabine with Flow Sensing capabilities
ESP-RZX 4-8 Station outdoor controller
You are able to use any of the new equipment at any time!
We recently completed a facelift of Netafim’s product listing in the Irrigation Database. To kick off the addition of more ag capabilities into the software, we’ve included Netafim’s extensive agricultural product line. We have also updated the available Netafim details, so you now have many more options to specify.
ETwater released a free Web service that creates an optimized irrigation plan for your property. This innovative tool combines environmental data ranging from soil to plants, and climate into an online analytical system.
We are happy to announce that we have completed our Weathermatics Product Listing! You can now access their controllers, turf sprays, shrub sprays, and many other products!
(UPDATED) The Toro P-220 Scrubber Series valves have been added to the Land F/X Database. The P-220S is a true dirty water irrigation valve, able to handle chlorine and other chemicals found in reclaimed and other non-potable water systems.
(UPDATED) We regret to inform our users that NIBCO has chosen not to renew their status as a Land F/X supporting manufacturer, indefinitely. We will continue to list the NIBCO product line as is, but will no longer be providing weblinks, product information, or updates. We hope to some day bring back NIBCO's full product line for our users. If this effects your Land F/X projects, users are encouraged to contact NIBCO directly with any questions related to their product listing.
Land F/X has incorporated a new GPH Irrigation product to the Land F/X Detail Library. GPH currently has a selected amount of products from their product line. To request more from this manufacturer email manufacturers@landfx.com.
GPH Irrigation's mission is to make the procurement of drip irrigation components easier and more profitable for distributing customers. They bring the know-how from developing one of the industries most successful drip brands to a new company focused on delivering superior service and competitive pricing.
Land F/X is pleased to announce Buckner-Superior's full product line listed in the Land F/X database. Buckner-Superior irrigation products are known for their complete line of master valves, brass zone valves in forward and reverse flow configurations, recycled water valves, ACME thread quick coupling valves, and adaptor (actuator) valves. Buckner-Superior offers the industry's most complete line of master valves for virtually any application, with the heavy-duty construction and quality that they are known for.
New Products:
Buckner-Superior also has some new valve options, including the 1000 Series Recycled Water Valve, which offers a complete non-potable water solution with a new Recycled Water Resistant (HCR) Diaphragm. Tested against elastomer chloramine deterioration, new HCR Diaphragms lasted 8 times longerthan diaphragms of other leading industry valves.
Additionally, the Superior 950 Valve is now available in a reverse flow format. Superior 950RF provides the reverse flow design that some users prefer for certain irrigation scenarios, such as those involving street medians, slopes, and flood-prone areas.
Netafim is known for their high quality drip and micro irrigation products, and their new products add more possibilities for your upcoming irrigation products. Added to the Land F/X database is the standard Techline dripline, which provides maximum uniformity in subsurface and on-surface areas, including slopes. The [0.26GPH] option was also added to the existing Techline RW, which is built specifically for reclaimed water use. Also added for great drip products is the NetJet Sprinkler, with 3 available stream patterns.
Netafim's Filtration options have recently expanded with the addition of the Apollo Disc-Kleen Filters, the perfect solution for high capacity water filtration systems. Netafim's new Water Meters offer the industry's smallest water meters, accurate over a wide range of flows. Their Flow Computers offer real time remote flow viewing for effective water management. Lastly, their product line for Air/Vacuum Relief Vents and Combination Air Vents have expanded, and can be found in the Drip Air Relief Valve category in the Land F/X database. Air vents are used to control the air in irrigation systems for proper watering and accurate measurement for flow and water meters.
Retrofit Flow Sensors to Existing Irrigation Systems Without Adding Wires.
New from Creative Sensor Technology, is the Pathway PWY-400 Wire Sharing System. This new product is a communications tool that allows a CST flow sensor and solenoid actuated master valve to be retrofit to an irrigation system utilizing existing zone valve wires to carry data and valve control signals to the irrigation controller.
The Pathway provides a cost effective method to add flow monitoring and control to installed systems where existing pavement, hardscape, or other landscape features make conventional wiring prohibitively expensive. Land F/X now has this new product available to specify, including customized details to seamlessly download in the Land F/X detail database.
Toro has some great new products that are all featured and included in the Land F/X database. For sprays, Toro has gone one step further in water saving technology by adding a pressure compensation device to their Precision Series Spray Nozzles. These minimize misting up to inlet pressure to more than 40 PSI, and are available for turf and shrub spray options.
Toro also has introduced the next generation in controllers with their new EVOLUTION Series Controller. With an intuitive interface and exclusive features for smart control, the new Toro Evolution is an easy choice for residential and light-commercial applications. This modular controller is available in the Land F/X database, offering 4- to 16- stations.
A popular Sentinel product by Toro is now available in Field Satellite Assembly, with an optional Wireless Output. These Sentinel field satellites are commercial grade, modular units that do the irrigation control work in the field. They are designed to operate in both stand-alone and central mode.
Lastly, for drip products, Toro has a new Poly Riser assembly for the NGE New Generation Emitter product. The NGE is great for demanding drip irrigation installations, and the Poly Flex Riser option comes pre-assembled with an NGE emitter attached to a 12" riser and 1/2" male threaded fitting, making for easy installation when using PVC pipe as the supply line on a drip system. This is a more durable alternative to traditional poly hose, while keeping the emitter above ground for easy maintenance. The assembly is held together with barbed inserts for stronger retention, even in hotter desert climates.
Hunter Industries popular I-Core advanced irrigation controller is now being released as a 3.0 version. The controller now has built-in compatibility with the Hunter Solar-Sync climate sensor, allowing automatic self-adjustment for changing weather conditions.
The new version of the I-Core controller features a Solar Sync dial position, and allows all sensor setup functions from the main control panel. The controller also permits a Solar Sync Delay feature, allowing the installer to specify a number of days before the controller switches to automatic adjustment mode.
The best part is that there is no increase in cost with this revised and updated controller. To specify, the I Core 3.0 can be found under Controllers in the irrigation database, and the Solar Sync add-on is listed under Controller Accessories.
Jain Landscape is a manufacturer known for their quality drip irrigation products, and Land F/X now offers their Total CV dripline, in 0.29GPH, 0.42GPH, 0.58GPH, and 1.0GPH flow rates, at 12”, 18”, and 24” emitter spacing.
This Pressure Compensating Landscape Dripline comes equipped with a check valve, and patented Cascade Labyrinth technology to reduce the chance of clogging. Total CV is available in Surface and Sub-Surface installations, and is UV Resistant.
EZ-FLO manufactures a wide variety of fertigation and supplement systems to fit virtually all irrigation products, large or small. With 12-system sizes across three unique product categories, EZ-FLO insures you will always have the correct option for your project. Along with their entire product line in the Land F/X database, EZ-FLO has also commissioned 16 details for our Land F/X clients to easily use in their projects. Also for specification ease, EZ-FLO offers training and design consultation for specific applications, in addition to CAD, DWG, and written specifications for all of their products.
If you specify and design irrigation systems, fertigation techniques can save your clients a great deal of time and money, and give you the edge in this advanced technology. Shown below is the EZ-FLO EZ010-HC detail, a 10-gallon high capacity system, which is one of their most popular systems for large residential and municipal applications.
Matco-Norca's irrigation products are now available in the Land F/X database and are ready to specify. If you are looking at an irrigation project and need larger gate valves, look no further than Matco Norca's product line. Represented in the picture to the left are Matco Norca's 200 Series Cast Iron Gate Valves.
We are pleased to partner with this new Supporting Manufacturer and offer more options for our clients to specify, especially when it comes to valves and fittings. Since 1952 Matco Norca has provided irrigation products throughout the USA. Specifiers may peruse their offering of Gate Valves, Butterfly Valves, Ball Valves, Check Valves, and Hose Bibbs, all listed in our irrigation database.
Pictured below are the Butterfly Valves and PVC Ball Valves from Matco Norca's product line, now available in Land F/X.
In honor of Smart Irrigation Month, Hunter Industries has just announced that all AC powered controllers will carry the WaterSense label when paired with the appropriate Solar Sync sensor. Using onsite weather data, the Solar Sync sensor adjusts daily run times on Hunter controllers to maximize water savings.
Controllers to carry the WaterSense label include Hunter's X-Core, Pro-C, I-Core, and ACC product families. "This certification is an example of Hunter's commitment of providing water efficient products to our customers that integrate seamlessly across multiple controller platforms," states Jeff Kremicki, Product Strategy Manager for Hunter Industries.
To learn more about WaterSense labeling visit epa.gov/watersense.
Land F/X is happy to announce that LASCO Fittings is a new Supporting Manufacturer, and their product line can now be found within the Land F/X irrigation design software. The LASCO product line of fittings, swing joints, riser assemblies, and manifolds are best represented by the details created for our designs, and LASCO has commissioned over 60 professional details to be created conforming to the Land F/X Detail System. These details help you, the irrigation designer, to better specify the best possible installation methods for their product line. LASCO Fittings details are available and can be found via the Detail Explorer. Expand the detail category F/X Detail Library (FX), to add these details to your system, as outlined in the image to the right.
LASCO Fittings, Inc., specializes in the production and sale of injection molded fittings for irrigation, plumbing, industrial, pool/spa, and retail markets. With over 60 years of experience, LASCO Fittings continues to be an industry leader in the American market for plastic fittings. LASCO Fittings operates a single manufacturing facility in Tennessee, and has a nationwide distribution network of regional service centers.
LASCO provided the first manufactured Swing Joints to the City of Los Angeles, Griffith Park Golf Course, preparing for the 1984 Summer Olympics. Since then, LASCO Swing Joints have become the proven leader in golf and turf irrigation. LASCO Swing Joints have been installed for over 25 years, and there are more than 20 million units installed worldwide.
LASCO Swing and Swivel Joints are available with a vast offering of styles and configurations. LASCO Heavy Turf and Residential/Commercial products complement the Swing & Swivel Joint product offering, so you can be assured that LASCO has your high quality irrigation solution. All LASCO Swing Joints conform to the new ASTM specification for ACME thread componentry.
LASCO Fittings, Inc., offers a full line of PVC products in Schedule 40, Class 125, DWV, which are available up to 12-inch diameter sizes. Other product lines include Schedule 80, Schedule 80 CPVC, valves and insert style fittings, along with Nipples and Repair Couplings.
One of our Supporting Manufacturers, DIG, has added some great new products that are now in our database, complete with product images, descriptions, weblinks, and symbols. They also have released an entirely new website, to make it even easier for specifiers to peruse their product line.
For dripline, they are offering a new LFPB model. This pressure compensating landscape dripline has a low carbon footprint, and is friendly to the environment. It delivers and maintains constant flow uniformity at variable inlet pressures regardless of elevation and operating pressure variation along the line.
DIG also has added many In-Line Valves and Anti-Siphon Valves that can be coupled with various DIG controllers. Pictured below is the Anti-Siphon Valve that can be used with the new LEIT-1 ambient light (solar) powered controller.
Make sure to check out their options for alternative powered battery and solar controllers, accessories, drip control valve kits, enclosures, valves, and more, in Land F/X's database.
In an effort to get the irrigation industry focused on water conservation and Smart Irrigation Month, Hunter Industries is offering professionals a chance to win a free trip to the 2013 Irrigation Association show in Austin, TX. Details for the promotion can be found at hunterindustries.com/smartirrigation.
While on the page, users will also have the opportunity to join the
discussion about smart irrigation and share photos of their best conservation-focused projects.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to see a new video that goes in-depth about retrofitting with water saving products and practices, as well as try out the Hunter Water Savings Calculator.
Hunter Industries' marketing manager, Troy Leezy said the overall goal of the promotion was to, "Get as many people talking about Smart Irrigation Month as possible. The more we can get people talking and thinking about water conservation, the better off we'll be from both an environmental and business standpoint."
There is no purchase necessary to participate in the promotion, and all irrigation and landscape professionals are encouraged to join the conversation.
The Roam XL is a long distance remote designed to let professionals communicate with multiple controllers from up to two miles away. It is recommended for use on large-scale sites such as shopping centers, industrial complexes, college campuses, and multi-unit housing complexes.
The newest addition to the MP Rotator family, the MP3500 is now available in the Land F/X database, complete with new symbols. The MP3500 provides coverage from 31-35 feet, which allows for specification in mid-range applications. While this is the longest MP Rotator to date, it still maintains the efficiency-focused features of the MP Rotator line, such as matched precipitation, wind resistant streams, robust design, and the highest level of uniformity on the market.
In the lighting database is FX Luminaire’s award winning Luxor ZD, a new landscape lighting controller that offers both zoning and dimming capabilities. It was the winner of the 2012 Irrigation Show’s People’s Choice and Best New Product awards, and is featured in the Land F/X database for you to specify.
It’s that time of the year, and Land F/X is quick to implement all the new products being released by irrigation manufacturers. Some new products that were released from Rain Bird are:
Rain Bird’s R-VAN, Hand Adjustable Rotary Nozzles. The R-VAN goes from 45-270 arc pattern, and you can use a full circle for R1318F or R1724F. Hand Adjustable Rotary Nozzles require no tools, and can uniformly deliver water a low precipitation rate, to reduce run-off and erosion.
LC Series Light Commercial Pump Station. This is located in the Land F/X database under Booster Pumps. This complete pump station can be applied for residential, light commercial, or parks & recreational uses.
Pump Start Relays. Rain Bird’s Pump Start Relays are found under Controller Accessories in the Land F/X database, and are used for optimum pump performance and protection. The complete line includes a universal model compatible with all Rain Bird controllers, a model for dry-run protection, and a model for rainwater harvesting systems.
New Controllers. The ESP-Me Series is going to replace Rain Bird’s ESP-Modular Series of Controllers. Specifiers can now mix and match the SM3 three station expansion module with the new SM6 six station expansion module to cover from 4 -22 stations. Also new is the ESP-RZX Series Controller. This 4, 6, or 8 station contractor-grade controller can be used for residential and light commercial use.
Land F/X is committed to keeping you up to date with the newest irrigation products, and listing whatever you would like in our database. Below is a word from one of our Supporting Manufacturers, GPH Irrigation.
GPH is excited to introduce the Twist N Splice line of waterproof wire connectors. As electrical current flows through wire connectors heat is generated and will burn off lower quality silicone blends that are commonly used. It’s a single step connection - pre-twisting of wires is not required. It is for use in all irrigation and low voltage lighting applications.
Other products included in our database are Toro’s Valve In Head Golf Rotors, DT34/DT54 and DT35/DT55 Series. These dual trajectory sprinklers come in part or full-circle adjustments.
Lastly, Netafim’s Bioline Pressure Compensating Dripline is available in the Land F/X database. Bioline comes with a Purple Color for Non-Potable Water Applications. It is continuous, self-cleaning, pressure compensating landscape dripline specifically designed for wastewater.
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valves, and adaptor (actuator) valves. Buckner-Superior offers the industry's most complete line of master valves for virtually any application, with the heavy-duty construction and quality that they are known for.
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and allows all sensor setup functions from the main control panel. The controller also permits a Solar Sync Delay feature, allowing the installer to specify a number of days before the controller switches to automatic adjustment mode.
The best part is that there is no increase in cost with this revised and updated controller. To specify, the I Core 3.0 can be found under Controllers in the irrigation database, and the Solar Sync add-on is listed under Controller Accessories.
Jain Landscape
EZ-FLO manufactures a wide variety of fertigation and supplement systems to fit virtually all irrigation products, large or small. With 12-system sizes across three unique product categories, EZ-FLO insures you will always have the correct option for your project. Along with their entire product line in the Land F/X database, EZ-FLO has also commissioned 16 details for our Land F/X clients to easily use in their projects. Also for specification ease, EZ-FLO offers training and design consultation for specific applications, in addition to CAD, DWG, and written specifications for all of their products.
