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IMG_Mar24_Software1
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A look at how to deploy irrigation system design software on a project and advice to contractors interested in using software on projects.
IMG_Sep23_Sprinklers
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The WaterSense draft specifies criteria for landscape irrigation spray sprinkler nozzles to earn a label under the EPA’s program.
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The IA submitted a letter to the California Energy Commission regarding its Landscape Irrigation Controllers Proposed Standards. 
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The public comment periods for two impactful irrigation-related proposals have been extended following requests by the Irrigation Association.
Sept23-Certification
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Professional certifications like those from the Irrigation Association can help develop your crew into a competent force in the field.
Learning-lighting-technical-terms-Part-1
For those of you exploring landscape lighting, this article reviews some electrical terminology and calculations needed in the field.
EPA-clarifies-irrigation-with-an-emission-device-technical-specifications
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program is issuing a technical clarification on irrigation products.
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New spray sprinkler regulations as passed down by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority go into effect June 26.  
IA-publishes-comments-relating-to-proposed-WaterSense-spray-sprinkler-specs
The Irrigation Association sent comments to the EPA in response to its NOI to Develop a Draft Specification for Spray Sprinkler Nozzles. 
Mar23_Tech-Two-Wire1
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A two-wire irrigation system can provide a lot of flexibility to contractors, running two separate wires from the central controller to each valve through a decoder.