Automating your system can save you time, water, and money—but only if done correctly. Join us for this informative webinar with Perry Continente, where we’ll share ten essential tips to help you get the best quality and value from your investment.

This session will guide you through every step of the process, from choosing the right system to planning for a seamless installation. Whether you’re looking to boost efficiency, cut costs, or future-proof your operation, this webinar will give you the tools to make it happen.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights that will set your irrigation system—and your farm—up for success. During the webinar, you will learn:

• How to choose the right system for your farm’s specific needs and goals.
• Tips for assessing your current irrigation setup and identifying automation opportunities.
• Strategies for planning an efficient installation process to minimize downtime.
• Key features to prioritize for the best quality and long-term reliability.
• Best practices for integrating automation with existing equipment.
• How to work effectively with suppliers to secure the best pricing and support.
• Troubleshooting tips to address common challenges during setup and operation.

Re-release of May 2022 podcast.

Quarter-inch, half-inch, and three-quarter-inch tubing are standard sizes for the drip irrigation industry. In addition to those sizes, buyers are presented with a few other options, including 187 x 125, 620 x 710, 5/8, and more. With all these options, how can a water manager know what is correct for his job?

Michael Pippen is a certified irrigation designer with a lifetime of experience in water management and is our guest to help us understand what steps to take to know what size tubing is “right” for our job.

During this podcast, you will learn:

1. What information from the job location is needed to make a size determination
2. What online tools are available to help make the correct decision
3. What the difference is between poly and vinyl tubing
4. Why you need to know maximum run lengths and maximum amount of gallons.

In a world where every drop counts, smart controllers are the unsung heroes of efficient irrigation. They conserve water and save time and money. However, not all smart controllers are the same, and understanding their features can feel like navigating a maze without a map.

Ever feel like you need a college degree to figure out your irrigation system? You’re not alone! Smart controllers can seem as complex as rocket science, but we’re here to make it as easy as watering a plant—literally.

Join us for a fun and enlightening webinar where Stuart Eyring, CEO of Orbit, will demystify smart controllers once and for all. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to becoming the smartest gardener on the block!

What You’ll Learn:

1. Why Smart Controllers Matter

Discover the importance of smart controllers in today’s world and how they can revolutionize your irrigation, conservation, and sustainability approach.

2. Weather or Not to Water

Dive into how weather factors—like real-time versus historical evapotranspiration (ET)—influence your watering schedule.

3. Rainfall vs. Usable Rainfall

Learn why not all raindrops are created equal and how smart controllers maximize every drop for optimal plant health.

4. Features That Fit

Identify which features and benefits align with your specific needs to get the most value without unnecessary extras.

Don’t miss out on turning your irrigation confusion into irrigation mastery!

Let’s make watering your landscape smarter, not harder.