Irrigation Association offers specialized courses at the 2024 Equip Expo

Taking place from Oct. 15-18 these courses will cover topics such as irrigation repairs, system components and electrical troubleshooting.
The association will offer seven courses at this year’s Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 16-18.

At this year’s Equip Expo, the Irrigation Association, Fairfax, Virginia, is offering a series of hands-on educational sessions tailored for professionals looking to expand their skills or break into the irrigation industry.  

Taking place from Oct. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, these courses will cover topics such as irrigation repairs, system components and electrical troubleshooting. The courses being offered are as follows: 

Session Date & Time Description Presenter Cost | CEUs
Getting Into the Irrigation Business Thursday, Oct. 17
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Get started in the irrigation industry with advice and insights from a panel of experienced contractors. Kevin Battistoni $99 | 0.25 CEU
Irrigation Repair Fundamentals Thursday, Oct. 17
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Learn how to handle common irrigation repairs, from sprinkler head replacement to valve troubleshooting. Rick Hall $99 | 1 CEU
Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals Thursday, Oct. 17
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Understand how to diagnose and resolve common electrical issues in irrigation systems using a multimeter. Craig Borland $99 | 1 CEU
Anatomy of an Irrigation System Thursday, Oct. 17
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
A beginner’s guide to understanding the components and functionality of irrigation systems. Keith Schweiger $99 | 1 CEU
Controller Operation Fundamentals Friday, Oct. 18
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Learn basic operations for irrigation controllers, such as turning zones on/off and adjusting settings. Rick Hall $99 | 1 CEU
Irrigation Scheduling Fundamentals Friday, Oct. 18
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Explore how to schedule irrigation systems to optimize water usage and maintain landscapes effectively. Scott Knowles $99 | 1 CEU
Microirrigation Fundamentals Friday, Oct. 18
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Discover the benefits of microirrigation and learn how to incorporate it into landscape irrigation for better water efficiency. Shawn Sandink $99 | 1 CEU

Equip Expo is one of the largest trade shows for the landscape and outdoor living industry, offering opportunities to learn and test the latest technologies across 30 acres of outdoor demonstrations and educational sessions. 

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