Get to know Jarvis, Dauer’s 300W Wi-Fi Transformer.

JARVIS enables remote control access via your smart device. Other features include:

• 3-zone control, each zone programmed individually.

• Scheduling timer control options independent per channel.

• Sunset & sunrise (digital photocell) with astronomic function.

• Settings saved in the cloud.

• Clock timer on/off options.

• Digital power meter (app-specific function) allows viewing of real-time power consumption and monthly history.

• Operating temperature is -20° C to +40° C.

• Integrated short circuit and overload protection.

• Suitable for wet location.

• Housed in 304 stainless steel

SPECIAL OFFER! FREE JARVIS TRANSFORMER Purchase $1000 in Dauer products during the month of April and receive a Free JARVIS transformer!

Contact your Aqua-Flo representative for details and… Discover The Power Of Dauer.

Take advantage of our monthly special on top-selling HPC controllers.

This smart and flexible control solution combines the modularity of the popular Pro-C® Controller with the power of the Hydrawise® mobile app for remote control and programming.

The HPC uses Hydrawise technology to offer automatic watering schedule updates based on real-time climate data and deliver instant alerts to contractors in the event of a problem in the system.

With the HPC, you can monitor an irrigation system remotely. Predictive Watering™ adjusts schedules based on temperature forecast, rainfall probability, wind, and humidity to provide maximum water savings while keeping your clients' landscapes healthy and beautiful. Add a simple-to-install flow meter and set up automatic notifications to alert you of broken pipes or sprinklers.

Some helpful tips that can make spring irrigation tune-ups go faster and more profitable.

1. Call Ahead. Call clients 30 minutes before the technician will arrive. Prevents misconnects if the client needs to meet the technician to review the system.

2. Have a "Come Back Later" Procedure. Often a tech won't have time to make advanced repairs that some sites need. Examples of advanced repairs include: changing head layouts to accommodate new plantings or hardscapes, adding new heads, major repairs, etc. Have a procedure for getting those customers started and then following up later in the season to correct those issues.

3. Observation + Recommendation = Profits. Check the condition and age of every system component, paying attention to heads, nozzles and controllers/sensors. Suggest replacements when items are worn or at the end of their useful life. It often makes sense to switch all of the sprinkler heads to save the customer from future service visits to repair those that have yet to fail.

4. Route Efficiently. Grouping start-ups is the fastest way to boost technician productivity, billable hours and your bottom line. Otherwise a ton of time is lost in traffic. Must do: use software that routes automatically for maximum efficiency.

5. Specialty Tools Make a Difference. Arm your technicians with the right tools. From riser extractors to wire locators, there are critical tools and supplies that need to be on every service vehicle.

Prevent dirt and debris from clogging your customers' drainage systems.  

Clogged pipes reduce the effectiveness of drainage systems resulting in standing water and damage to property.

Adding an NDS Catch Basin Filter is a simple solution to keep water flowing through a drainage system and a cost-effective alternative to expensive repair.

• Durable, innovative filter design.
• Removable and cleanable.
• Two sizes available for 9" and 12" NDS basins.

Competition and incentives can drive your technicians to sell more needed irrigation upgrades.

It's an ongoing challenge: irrigation business owners know technicians need to be more thorough during service calls. The extra attention paid to systems leads to satisfied customers and more sales of needed upgrades like WiFi controllers, rain sensors and water-efficient nozzles.

How do you get technicians motivated to sell upgrades? Try these:

Keep score. Set a target for number of sales to be made, and post everyone's progress in meeting the goal. Have a friendly competition between team members. Or consider individual goals with a team-based incentive.

Share a "piece of the action". Pay a bonus to the technician for each upgrade he/she sells during service calls. This gets technicians to pay attention, and makes their activity (or lack of) instantly visible to management.

Arm techs with "tip sheets". Make educational sheets that help make the sale. Good ones share the BENEFITS and the REASONS TO PURCHASE so the tech does not need to be a natural salesperson. They just have to ask.

Consider rewards other than money. Many workers are not money motivated. Often time off work is one of the best incentives. Consider an incentive that allows a technician who hits a dollar goal for the day or week to go home early.

When planning out your customer's backyard project, the process of providing natural gas or propane to outdoor appliances must be considered. This includes anything from pool heaters and hot tubs to fire pits and outdoor kitchens. The safe and efficient way is through the use of a riser.

As a riser that includes literally no underground joints from the meter to appliance, the Chicago Fittings’ X-Riser® is a brand specific anodeless riser that continues to raise plumber’s expectations. In particular, the X-Riser® is available for either natural gas or propane applications and comes in different PE sizes and outlets. Below is a list of features and benefits of the X-Riser®:

No underground joints – One solid service line from point-to-point with above ground terminations

No chamfering – A simple clean cut is all that is required

Bi-directional seal – Assembly can’t be installed improperly where as some competitors have multiple internal components and must have proper order and orientation to function properly

No torque requirements – All X-Risers® incorporate the ‘bottoming’ or ‘positive stop’ design. Simply tighten the compression nut until it is metal-to-metal and you are done.

Integral barbed stiffeners – Permanent (not loose) for additional pull-out resistance

Simple design – Can be installed with one flat jaw wrench extending the life of protective coatings commonly flawed or removed by pipe wrenches

Quality – Chicago Fittings’ products are CNC machined from solid bar stock (not castings), providing high quality products with the most precise threads and design flexibility

Learn more about the unique X-Riser® by viewing the YouTube video.