BTI’s consulting services are aimed to assist commercial landscape maintenance contractors in identifying and solving problems in the performance of the irrigation systems they maintain, as well as in the water management practices that take place in the field. After a thorough field survey, BTI provides detailed recommendations to improve the landscape environment as a whole. Furthermore, BTI assists contractors in the development of a Preventive Irrigation System Maintenance Program to ensure an optimum equipment operation and longevity. Additionally, BTI facilitates the development of an in-house Water Management Monitoring System in order to obtain weekly irrigation feedback.
In order to strengthen the role of landscape contractors and make them more effective in their maintenance practices, BTI has always supported that the above preventive and monitoring programs are implemented and followed in-house by the maintenance contractor.
Summary of consulting services offered to landscape maintenance contractors:
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BTI’s comprehensive Irrigation Training Program provides a solid foundation to landscape professionals in two areas: Troubleshooting and Water Management. The classes included in each section are tailored to meet the specific training needs of each client. In addition, BTI offers Technical Site Visits in order to demonstrate in the field the knowledge and techniques presented throughout the training program.
BTI’s Irrigation Training Program focuses on transmitting:
of elimination.
Troubleshooting Section:
During this section of the program, the attendees will learn how each component of the irrigation system functions and the appropriate operating conditions for optimum performance. This is the foundation that will enable the attendees to follow a methodical process of elimination to effectively troubleshoot and repair the various components of the irrigation system in an orderly and timely manner.
System Performance
Water Management Section:
In this section of the program the attendees will experience the importance of managing the irrigation in a sustainable manner, to promote a thriving soil environment that contributes to plant health and autonomy. A thorough understanding of water management principles and the soil moisture depletion method are invaluable tools to promote a healthy landscape environment and to minimize pest, diseases, water waste and the contamination of both ground and surface water.
This section consists of five water management classes.
Efficient Irrigation
BTI’s Two-Wire System Training Program covers the two-wire system of five major manufacturers: Rain Bird, Tucor, Hydropoint, Rain Master and Hunter.
FTwo-Wire System Program Scope:
- CLASS 1 Rain Bird ESP-LXD Two-Wire System
- CLASS 2 Tucor RKD Two-Wire System
- CLASS 3 WeatherTRAK ET Pro 3 Two-Wire System
- CLASS 4 Rain Master Eagle Plus Two-Wire System
- CLASS 5 Hunter ACC Two-Wire System
The objective of BTI’s Two-Wire System Training Program is to improve the knowledge of landscape professionals in the following areas:
This activity is intended to demonstrate in the field how to evaluate current water management practices and how to recognize problems in the operation of the irrigation system. To that end, the attendees will have the opportunity to use simple and effective troubleshooting tools such as a soil probe, a volt-ohm meter and a pressure gauge.
Furthermore, the attendees will experience how to accurately collect the date required to develop sound irrigation schedules, such as soil texture, root zone depth, plant type (high, medium, low or very low water use), microzone characteristics, degree of slope, and precipitation rate based on the total flow method.
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