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4-2016 News CROP SPECIFIC AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL GREEN INDUSTRY SPRINKLER TECHNOLOGY for the FUTURE PART-CIRCLE EDGE OF FIELD ROTATOR ® SOLID SET & QUICK CONNECT SYSTEMS BIG GUN ® DOMINATION ROTATORS FOR TREE & VINE 1000 SERIES CONTROL VALVES 3030 SERIES WITH 3NV NOZZLE A Game-Changer for Pivot Irrigation Expanded Pressure Range, New Plate Options & Accessories END OF PIVOT SOLUTIONS New R55i, R75 & More Specialty Applications Including Crop Cooing A Finely-Tuned System Perfecting the Edge of High-Value Crop Fields 3” Plastic Valve Added to Offering Still Around for a Reason Take a Look at All the Places for Automation During the past few months we’ve introduced a number of new products as well as broken ground in new areas. Find out more: PIVOT SPRINKLER ENHANCEMENTS NELSONIRRIGATION.COM
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4-2016 News

CROP SPECIFIC

AGRICULTURE

ENVIRONMENTAL

GREEN INDUSTRY

SPRINKLER TECHNOLOGY for the FUTURE

PART-CIRCLEEDGE OF FIELDROTATOR®

SOLID SET & QUICK CONNECTSYSTEMS

BIG GUN®

DOMINATION

ROTATORS FORTREE & VINE

1000 SERIES CONTROL VALVES3030

SERIES WITH 3NV NOZZLE

A Game-Changer for Pivot Irrigation

Expanded Pressure Range, New Plate Options & Accessories

END OF PIVOTSOLUTIONS

New R55i, R75 & More

Specialty Applications Including Crop Cooing

A Finely-Tuned System

Perfecting the Edge of High-Value Crop Fields

3” Plastic Valve Added to Offering

Still Around for a Reason

Take a Look at All the Places for Automation

During the past few months we’ve introduced a number of new products as well as broken ground in new areas. Find out more:

PIVOT SPRINKLERENHANCEMENTS

NELSONIRRIGATION.COM

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3030 SerieS PIVOT SPRINkLERS wITh 3NV NOzzLE

2015 was an exciting year for Nelson Irrigation. The 3030 Series Pivot Sprinklers with the new 3NV Nozzle System received both the Irrigation Association’s New Product Award for Agriculture as well as ASABE’s AE50 Award. This is the 3rd New Product award Nelson has received from the IA since 2002 when the contest began.

nozzle flush line flush

install on

off

Engineered port for inspecting

nozzle

even nozzle sizes

oDD nozzle sizes

At the heart of the 3030 Series is the new 3NV Nozzle. Built with the precision accuracy of the 3TN, this innovative dial-nozzle combines multiple functions so you can “micro-manage” your system.

» Quick-change — push & turn, audible “click”

» Stainless steel spring for accurate and secure positioning

» Covers complete nozzle range, using the same numbering and flow rates as the 3TN Nozzle System

» Same color-codes as 3TN but odd-size nozzles have weather-enduring scalloped edge

The 3NV nozzle fits all existing sprinkler types: Rotator, Spinner, Accelerator, Spray-head, Orbitor, Part Circle. Maximize efficiency with the Square Thread fitting.

Manage your system without ever having to remove a nozzle.

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3030 SerieS PIVOT SPRINkLERS wITh 3NV NOzzLE

NEW “SLIM” WEIGHT FOR PIVOT DROP TUBESIntroducing a new in-line weight for use with Nelson Pivot Products. Available in both 0.85 lb and 1 lb options – this low profile zinc weight fits directly into flexible drop hose, secured with a clamp, above a Nelson ¾” FNPT Pivot Regulator and 3000 or 3030 Series Sprinkler. Limited release – call factory or contact your Nelson Representative for availability.

USE CLAMP SAVER WHEN INSTALLING ORBITORS ON A PIVOT WITH EXISTING POLY SLIP WEIGHTS This simple device placed over clamps on drop hose beneath poly slip weights protects the clamp from the “action” or natu-ral vibration on Orbitor systems. This is a great solution when an irrigator is retrofitting a pivot that already has slip weights with the Orbitor sprinkler. Only the plastic cover version (6-10 psi / 0.4-0.7 bar) O3000 or O3030 can be used with poly slip weights.

NEW PRESSURE RANGE FOR PIVOT ORBITORTesting concludes that pres-sures as low as 6 psi (0.4 bar) are sufficient for proper water application (not to be used at 6 psi with nozzles smaller than #16). The recommended pressure range is now 6-20 psi (0.4-1.4 bar) for the weighted version and 6-10 psi (0.4-0.7 bar) for the plastic-cover version. This applies to all plate options (blue, black and purple). The throw diam-eter at 6’ (1.8 m) mounting height at 6psi with #36 nozzle is 46’ for the black plate.

Low Pressure Pivot Rotator®

The new “low-pressure” Olive Plate is for use with R3000 or R3030 Pivot Rotators. It can be used with the #12 nozzle through the #50. Operate between 10-15 psi (0.7-1.0 bar) and achieve throw diameters up to 58’ (17.7 m).

NeW! Part-CirCle 3030 SerieS

UNIVERSAL 3030 ADAPTER

BLUE BODY FOR PC-R3030 & PC-S3030 (PC-D3030 FITS DIRECTLY ON UNIVERSAL ADAPTER

NeW UP-tOP SPiNNerNelson has added a new plate to the Spinner product offering that gives irrigators another up-top option for center pivot irrigation. The Lime Plate was engineered for up-top usage and gives the Spinner increased throw with minimal crop interference. Many irrigators prefer the Spinner’s unique droplet characteristics. The pressure range for the Lime Plate is 6-15 psi (0.4-1.0 bar). At 6 psi the minimum nozzle size is a #24 nozzle. At 10 and 15 psi the minimum nozzle size is a #14. Nelson recommends using a 10 psi pressure regulator.

Eliminate hose barb fitting & use in con-junction with existing modular weight if additional is desired.

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GERMINATEIRRIGATECHEMIGATEBUBBLEDRAG

u3030+ hose drag

SPRAYOR ORBITINGSPRINKLERS

d3030sprayhead

bubblerMode WIThsprInkler

converTer(3030 Series

does not requirebubbler clip)

spray Mode WIThsprInkler

converTer

acceleraTor Mode WIThsprInkler

converTer

MOVINGSPRINKLERS:ROTATORACCELERATORSPINNER

a3030acceleraTor

lesa

Low Energy/Elevation Spray Application

lepa

Low Energy/Elevation Precision Application

lena

Low Energy/Elevation nelson advanTage

lOW eNergy / lOW elevatiON

NELSON “le” SOLUTIONS FOR PIVOTS

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tHe NelSON aDvaNtage

There is considerable talk about Low Energy/Elevation Solutions for pivots these days. The need to save water and energy is greater than ever. Nelson Irrigation takes this charge seriously and would like to add the NELSON ADVANTAGE to the mix.

Hose drag, bubbler and spray technology qualify as LEPA and LESA so long as the outlet spacings are tight, the device delivers water precisely in a single furrow at low pressure, and the field is planted in a circle to keep the water in the furrows preventing runoff. Nelson’s U3030 can be used for both Part-Circle applications and hose drag applications. The Sprinkler Converter is a great device to get a 3-in-1 sprinkler. Choose between functions: bubble, spray or irrigate with rotating streams depending on water constraints.

While offering the advantages of low pressure operation and minimal water loss due to canopy evaporation and wind drift, LEPA is limited to its areas of application. Limitations include: tight soils, sloping fields, and inner spans. Due to the very low pressure used, it is necessary to manage the system pressure and monitor it closely. Pressure regulators are generally a necessity for good uniformity of LEPA nozzle discharge.

There are other low energy/elevation options beyond LEPA and LESA. Consider rotating sprinklers in the 6-10 psi (0.4-0.7 bar) range. The Rotator® and Accelerator create a wide wetted pattern for the best soil infiltration and optimal droplet energy. If you’re looking for le solutions — look to nelson.

Rotating streams produce a low instantaneous application rate

because the water is spread out over a wide throw diameter in a natural wet / rest

cycle that permits easy infiltration.

lePaHOSe Drag & BUBBler

leSaSPray

lOW PreSSUrerOtatiNg SPriNKlerS

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End of Pivot ROTATOR® TEChNOLOGY

R55 & New Inverted

R55i

R55SR100A SEcONdARy ENd GUN cAN PIck UP ExTRA AcRES By IRRIGATING

WhERE ThE SR100 cAN’T – AS ThE PIVOT ENTERS/

ExITS ThE cORNER, ANd AROUNd OBSTAcLES

SUch AS ROAdS ANd BUILdINGS.

Pressure (psi)

#52 Purple Nozzle #60 red Nozzle #70 yellow Nozzle #80 green Nozzle Flow (gpm) Radius (ft) Flow (gpm) Radius (ft) Flow (gpm) Radius (ft) Flow (gpm) Radius (ft)

15 18.3 39 27.7 37 36.6 36 45.2 35

20 20.9 41 31.8 40 41.8 39 51.7 38

25 23.4 43 35.5 42 46.7 41 57.7 40

30 25.8 45 38.9 44 51.1 43 63.1 42

35 27.9 46 42.1 45 55.1 44 68.2 43

40 30.0 47 44.9 46 58.8 44 72.7 43

Pressure (bar)

#52 Purple Nozzle #60 red Nozzle #70 yellow Nozzle #80 green Nozzle Flow (m3/hr) Radius (m) Flow (m3/hr) Radius (m) Flow (m3/hr) Radius (m) Flow (m3/hr) Radius (m)

1.00 4.1 11.8 6.2 11.2 8.2 10.9 10.1 10.6

1.50 5.0 12.8 7.5 12.4 9.9 12.1 12.2 11.8

2.00 5.7 13.5 8.7 13.3 11.4 12.9 14.1 12.6

2.50 6.5 14.1 9.7 13.8 12.7 13.3 15.7 13.0

2.75 6.8 14.3 10.2 14.0 13.3 13.4 16.5 13.1

PERFORMANCE (METRIC UNITS)

R55i PERFORMANCE U.S. UNITS

R55i PERFORMANCE METRIC UNITS

Nelson Irrigation Corporation introduced the R55 End of Pivot Sprinkler back in 2013 and it’s been full speed ahead ever since! Using the R55 has proven to be an economical way to pick up extra acres and improve the uniformity past the end of the system. The original R55 was to be mounted in the upright position only. The New R55i, with a specially engineered gray plate, has been made for inverted applications. This configuration is found to be easier to plumb - and some say it’s effective in helping manage debris that collects at the end of the system. Please note that radius is typically less for the inverted, gray plate than for the blue plate.

Operate in the pressure range of 15-40 psi (1.0-2.8 bar) and use nozzles #52-#80. Do not use #90 Blue Nozzle.

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End of Pivot ROTATOR® TEChNOLOGY

R55 & New Inverted

R55i

R75

R55i INVERTED MOUNTING OPeratiNg PreSSUre mUSt Be 15-40 PSi (1-2.8 Bar)

POOr eNtraNCe CONDitiONS DimiNiSH PerfOrmaNCe.

R55 UPRIGHT MOUNTING OPeratiNg PreSSUre mUSt Be 15-40 PSi (1-2.8 Bar)

POOr eNtraNCe CONDitiONS DimiNiSH PerfOrmaNCe.

DraiN reqUireD

DUAl bARREl SPRAy PlATE FOR DISTANCE & UNIFORMITy.

tHiS verSatile, HigH-UNifOrmity SPriNKler iS BaSeD ON fielD-PrOveN rOtatOr® teCHNOlOgy. tHe r75 aND r75lP (lOW PreSSUre OPtiON) HelP fill iN tHe COrNerS aND gaiN aDDeD grOUND ... UP tO 70 feet (21 m).

r7540-60 psi (2.8-4.0 bar)

r75lP25-40 psi (1.7-2.8 bar)

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Sr SerieS HaS tHe Same SlOW fOrWarD & reverSe

SPeeDS imPrOviNg StaBility / UNifOrmity

Set it aND fOrget it —SimPle aDjUStmeNt

allOWS arC SettiNg tO WitHiN 1 Degree

tHe PreferreD CHOiCe fOr tOUgH

aPPliCatiONS

DUraBle & reliaBle WitH eNgiNeereD SimPliCity

Still arOUND fOr a reaSON

the leader in quality, performance & support

tHe NelSON Big gUN® — BUilt tO laSt.The Nelson Big Gun® sprinkler is inherently versatile. The 75 Series, 100 Series, 150 Series, and 200 Series Big Guns are available in both full and part circle options in varying trajectory angles, with coating options, add-on kits, and valve combinations. The versatility and guaranteed reliability of these field-proven sprinklers allows them to be used in a number of different applications. Big Guns are commonly seen at the end of a pivot, on a traveler, or in a solid set configuration. The Big Gun also works well in environmental applications including reclaimed water distribution, feedlot dust suppression and cooling, mining dust suppression, turf irrigation, and synthetic turf cooling and conditioning. Because readily available parts make the Big Gun so easy to repair, your sprinklers are assured to be constantly working for you as they stand the test of time. Ask your Nelson representative about seasonal Big Gun rebuild programs.

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tHe ONly gUN fOr HOUr after HOUr, year after year OPeratiON.

DUraBle & reliaBle WitH eNgiNeereD SimPliCity

the leader in quality, performance & support

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With it’s famous wind-fighting ability the R2000WF is outperforming other row crop sprinklers. It’s achieving better germination and higher uniformity. Gentle droplets reduce sanding and promote establishment. The R2000WF’s highly engineered stream rotates at an optimal speed and since there is no drive arm creating splash down there is no excess water around the riser. The Mini Drain Check option makes sure there is no drooling on start-up or shutdown - the sprinkler is on at 35 psi and off at 35 psi. This eliminates any marking on the seed beds. Use the Part Circle R2000WF (with road guard) for high uniformity all the way to the edge of the field. Orange color differentiates it from in-field sprinklers.

“The Nelson windfighter has greatly improved my sprinkler irrigation uniformities, under all weather conditions. it also eliminates the damage done by impacts while operating in windy conditions. it truly is a change for the better.”

~ steve alameda, Top Flavor

FULL CIRCLE NOzzLE SIzE OF R2000wF/

R2000LP

MATChING PC-R2000wF NOzzLE SIzE

#10 Dark Blue #9 white

#11 Orange #9 white

#12 Purple #10 Dark Blue

#13 Yellow #11 Orange

#14 Green #12 Purple

#15 Tan #13 Yellow

#16 Red #14 Green

#18 Gold #15 Tan

#20 Brown #16 Red

To reduce over-WaTerIng selecT a nozzle sIze for The pc-r2000Wf ThaT Is beTWeen 65 and 75% of The floW of The full cIrcle roTaTors.

Cap#9156-001

diffuser(Green #11142,

Purple #9898, Red #10716)

washer #9482

Motor (Purple, ivory,

Gold, or Green)

Plate

Bearing#9895

Body w/ Bearing #9920

Body#9155-001

2TN Nozzle

Mini drain Check

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¾” PVC Socket x ½” Male Acme (10060-002)

Sch. 40 PVC Riser up to 36” Long

Buried 1”± Below Soil Surface

Buried 9-12” Below Soil Surface

¾” Female Acme x ¾” PVC Socket or 1” PVC Spigot (12214-001)

¾” Female Acme x ¾” PVC Socket or 1” PVC Spigot (12214-001)

¾” Acme x ¾” MNPT Adapter (11344)¾” PVC Female Adapter

R2000 Series Rotator

(C. Optional)1 ½” PVC Sleevecan be used to protect

riser(s) in pastures& forage crops.

A. DETACHABLE RISERWITH BELOW GRADE CONNECTION

B. DETACHABLE RISERWITH AT-GRADE CONNECTION

¾” PVC Socket x ½” Male Acme (10060-002)

Sch. 40 PVC Riser up to 36” Long

R2000 Series Rotator

¾” Acme x ¾” MNPT Adapter (11344)¾” PVC Female Adapter

¾” Riser Base must be rigid.Can be mounted severalways depending on pipe depth.

¾” Riser Base must be rigid.Can be mounted severalways depending on pipe depth.

NEW 3 Fittings with ¾” Female ACME Thread

(Connects to R33 Adapter #11344)

#12214-003 — Cap, Female Acme x

¾” PVC Socket or 1” PVC Spigot

#12214-002 — Small Hole,

¾” Female Acme x ¾” or 1” PVC Spigot

#12214-001 — ¾” Female Acme x ¾”

PVC Socket or 1” PVC Spigot

qUiCK-CONNeCt FITTINGS FOR DETACHABLE RISERS

WHY DETACHABLE RISERS? Solid set irrigation with Rotators is an excellent way to irrigate small and irregular shaped fields. However, the process of moving pipe in and out of the field several times a season is costly and problematic. Inexpensive yet rigid detachable risers can be quickly and easily moved out of the way of farming operations, then easily reinstalled when it is time to irrigate. Now with two sizes of Nelson ACME Adapters, growers can choose from a wide range of Rotator® Sprinkler flow ranges for their specific needs. ACME Threads allow users to rethread risers while the system is pressurized, and not cross-thread the risers. The ½” ACME thread is used in 10 Series and 2000 Series Rotator sprinklers. The new ¾” ACME Threaded fittings are based on the ACME Thread used in the R33. With these new ¾” ACME Thread fittings, Detachable Risers can have higher flow rates and be taller than ever before.

a. SHALLOW CULTIVATED CROPS REQUIRE A BURIED DETACHABLE RISER. Crops like wheat are often grown with shallow cultivation (disc or till), where it is best to avoid having to farm around sprinkler risers. The ¾” MNPT x Male ¾” ACME Adapter #11344 is rigidly installed about 9 -12” below the soil surface. It is capped using Fitting #12214-002 during cultivation, harvest and planting, allowing the field to be farmed with large implements. To locate and remove the cap below the soil surface, just pressurize the system. The small hole in the cap creates a water jet which identifies the location of the adapter and erodes a path to the adapter through the soil. With the pressure of the system regulated down to around 5 PSI the cap is removed with a tool, and the detachable riser is installed in its place. Similarly, the tool is used to install the cap after the riser is removed.

b. DETACHABLE RISERS FOR CRANBERRY AND ALFALFA PRODUCTION. For these systems a ½” or ¾” male ACME adapter is rigidly installed just below the soil’s surface. At harvest time the detachable risers are removed to clear the field or bog of obstacles. After harvest the Detachable risers are easily installed by turning on the water, and simply threading the riser onto the ACME base.

c. SLEEVE-PROTECTED DETACHABLE RISERS IN PASTURES & FORAGE CROPS. In these crops the ACME adapter is installed 6-12” below the surface of the soil, and is sleeved in a 1 ½” PVC pipe up to the soil surface. When it is time to remove the risers from the field, they are quickly detached and moved out of the way. To reconnect, the adapters are located in the field by turning on the system. Access to the ACME adapter is protected by the 1 ½ PVC pipe.

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AUTOMATIONAutomation is a critical component of an excellent cooling system. It allows for rapid wetting and then drying cycles. Ideal “on” and “off” times are between 8 and 15 minutes. For example a system using 40 gpm/acre that is rapid cycled “half on” and “half off” provides more effective cooling than a system that applies water at 25 gpm/acre continuously.

CHECK VALVESThese are an essential component for systems that are rapid cycled as they reduce the time required for systems to rise to operating pressure. Without check valves it is 3 to 5 minutes but with them it is within 10 to 20 seconds. They prevent flooded areas from system drainage as well.

PRESSURE CONTROLPressure control of the system using Nelson control valves and Nelson pressure regulators and a good hydraulic design are required to obtain consistent HIGH UNIFORMITY and OPTIMAL DROPLET SIZE.

ChaRaCTeRisTiCs oF a

SUPeriOr COOliNg SyStem

The table below provides a quick reference for selecting ideal Rotator® models and operating pressure for cooling applications. Information in the table applies only to the ideal pressure range. In other words, the spacing, flow rate, application rate, rotation speed ranges as well as the droplet size all apply only to the ideal pressure, nozzles sizes and plates shown in the table.

roTaTor® plaTe nozzles

Ideal pressure range in

psI

spacing range in ft.2 per

sprinkler

flow rate range

applica-tion rate range in./

hour

applica-tion rate

range gpm/acre

droplet size

rotation speed

range in seconds

r5 green#35, #40, #45, #50, #55 & (8.5, 11, 14, 18 & 24 GPH)

30 to 40 230 to 520 .18 to .48 .04 to .20 20 to 90 Very Small 10 to 18

r5 blue#35, #40, #45, #50, #55 & (8.5, 11, 14, 18 & 24 GPH)

25 to 35 160 to 360 .16 to .42 .04 to .25 20 to 110 Very Small 8 to 24

r10 red #40, #45, #50 & .35 10FC 35 to 45 300 to 600 .28 to .48 .04 to .15 20 to 70 Small 10 to 18

r10 orange #50, #55, #60 & .5 10FC 35 to 45 500 to 900 .43 to .69 .05 to .13 21 to 60 Small 18 to 33

r10T purple#65, #70, #78, .75 10FC &

1.0 10FC35 to 45 650 to 900 .72 to 1.19 .08 to .18 35 to 80 Small 10 to 23

r10T broWn#10, #11, #12, #13, 1.0 10FC,

1.25 10FC, & 1.5 10FC35 to 45 900 to 1400

1.05 to 2.02

.07 to .20 32 to 92 Medium 13 to 30

r2000lp WF10, WF12, & WF14

#10, #11, #12, #13 & #14 40 to 50 1200 to 2000 1.12 to 2.4 .07 to .18 24 to 87 Medium 20 to 40

HIGH UNIFORMITY MOST COOLING SYSTEMS ARE MORE EFFECTIVE WHEN THE FRUIT, LEAVES OR BRANCHES OF THE CROP ARE EVENLY WETTED. Evaporation on fruit, leaves or branches provides significantly more cooling than simply cooling the air. Just as climbing out of a pool cools the body as water evaporates off of the skin so does evaporation of water on plant surfaces. Therefore, an evenly wetted crop is more effectively cooled.

SMALLER DROPLETS SMALLER DROPLETS ARE MORE LIKELY TO STICK TO PLANT SURFACES THAN LARGER DROPLETS. However, when droplets are too small, there can be too much evaporation before they reach plant surfaces or they may be highly susceptible to wind drift.

QUICK WETTING Sprinklers with rotation speeds under 40 seconds are preferred for cooling applications because they provide quick wetting of all plant surfaces.

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Irrigators are realizing the benefits of the TWIG® Wireless Control System. The primary benefit of automating the irrigation process is a savings in labor, energy and water, as well as production of higher yield and grade crops. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:�Precision irrigation cycle times. Apply

exactly the amount of water needed by the crop.

�Reduced initial cost compared to the high cost of hard wired systems.

�Eliminates in-ground wire splices which are a chronic source of problems.

�Reduced lightning damage associated with hard wired systems, except for direct strikes.

�Eliminates rodent damage associated with buried wires.

�Easily expandable to accommodate future system growth by simply adding TWIGs to the network.

�Solar power option brings automation to remote areas where no power source is available.

�Makes automation of portable systems possible.

�There is no limit to the number of TWIGs that can be turned on at any one given time.

tWiG

tWiG

tWiG

REPEATER

tD200

COOLING OBjECTIVES1. PREVENTING INTERNAL DAMAGE to

fruit crops like apples, wine grapes, or blueberries. Radiant heat can warm the inside of an apple like the sun warms the interior of a car by shining on a wind shield. To prevent this type of crop damage evenly wetting the fruit with adequate application rates is essential.

2. ENHANCING FRUIT COLOR can be accomplished by extending the night time cool period. Some producers cool well into the evening an hour or two after day time temperatures have dropped to meet this objective.

3. PROVIDING CHILLING HOURS for grapes, sweet cherries, peaches or blueberries grown in warmer climates. These crops require, depending on the variety, a certain number of hours below 45°F (7°C) during dormancy to produce fruit. Rapid cycling of the cooling system can prevent the use of excess amounts of water in the accomplishment of this objective.

4. IMPROVING FRUIT SET AND qUALITY. Cooling of sweet cherries after harvest during extremely hot time-periods can improve fruit set and prevent doubles.

5. ENHANCING CARBOHYDRATE PRODUCTION. Photosynthesis in most fruit crops shuts down after temperature rises above 85-95°F (30-35°C) depending on the crop. Evenly wetting and cooling the crop leaves is critical to the effectiveness of this objective.

SELECTING A COOLING SPRINKLER & ITS PROPER SPACING

Depending on objectives, cooling system application rates normally are from 25 to 50 gpm/acre (.05 to .11 in/hr). Using the ideal pressures listed and selecting one of the Rotators in the table on the left will lead to a more effective cooling system. To ensure high uniformity select a spacing with 85% or greater overlap percentage. Use the Overlap Pro software to calculate the Overlap percentage.

Targeted to fit in between the 0.35 and 0.50 10FC nozzle sizes, the new 0.43 10FC nozzle is avail-able in the R10 Rotator® with the P2 9° Red plate.

9587-431 for R10 ½ MNPT base 9587-432 for R10 Acme base

Data for Overlap will be available in about 2 months. This nozzle is manufactured to the same specification as the 0.35 and 0.50 nozzles which is as follows: “Within the recommended pressure range of 25-50 PSI (1.7-3.4 bar), the 0.35, 0.43, & 0.50 10FC flow control nozzles are flow regulating within a flow range of no more than 0% greater and 10% less than their nominal flow (0.35, 0.43, or 0.50 GPM / (80, 98, 114 LPH).”

NEW (0.43 10 FC) NOZZLE FOR P2 9° R10 ROTATOR®

NEW 0.43 10 FC NOZZLE & NEW FT3 FEEDTUBE

ASSEMBLY

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aPPliCatiONS » zone control for sprinkler or drip irrigated row crops, nursery crops, orchards and vineyards.

» Place valve under Big Gun® for solid set irrigation, end of pivot solutions and a variety of environmental controls including fire suppression, dust suppression and cooling.

Save Water, Save eNergy » higher flow capacity & lower friction loss — better than any other valve on the market.

» More precise, more stable pressure regulation over a wider range of flow.

» Pressure regulation with minimal pressure differential required across the valve.

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Data Grid After data is analyzed, the data grid automatically expands with the first line selected by default.

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* Compare Two display options are available in the Output Pane. Single View (shown) and Comparison View. In order to enable comparison view, two or more rows must be triggered. This is done by clicking and the circle in the far left of each row.

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