Products of the Month - March 2010
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SA, Vic, NSW	Tas, NT, WA, Qld	Commercial
SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensors	Rain Bird 5004 PRS Rotors	Rain Bird IQ Central Control

Rain Bird’s New SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor Kit Makes Smart Technology Easy And Affordable
Smart irrigation technology is one of the best ways to save time, money and water while maintaining beautiful, healthy landscapes. Until recently, however, cost and complexity have made smart technology impractical for use in many residential or light commercial applications. Now, the new SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor Kit from Rain Bird has the power to change that by giving contractors
an easier, more affordable way to upgrade both new and existing irrigation systems to smart technology. View the full press release (PDF: 89 KB)

Less is more with Rain Bird’s groundbreaking new golf course irrigation system
Usually, radically new technology is more complicated than what went before.  But in the case of Rain Bird’s new Integrated Control (IC) System, nothing could be further from the truth.  This revolutionary golf course irrigation system places all the control components underground so it is easier to install, it does away with control boxes, satellite controllers and decoders, it uses far less copper wire than a conventional system and it costs less too.
Read the ICS Media Release (PDF: 18 KB)
ICS Overview Brochure (PDF: 89 KB)

Rain Bird Irrigation Supplement Available for Purchase From CQ Water
Rain Bird has discontinued sales of Rain Bird Irrigation Supplement, however quantities are still available from CQ Water. Please contact Greg Cross for more information:

• CQ Water
  69 Lakes Creek Rd
  Rockhampton, Qld 4700
  website: cqwater.com.au
  Email:greg@cqwater.com.au
  Mobile # 0400 287 744

Freight Charge Update
As a result of escalating fuel prices, which result in regular freight charge increases by way of surcharges being applied to all of our freight – both inbound and outbound, we have been forced to introduce a freight recovery surcharge to all deliveries from Rain Bird Australia. Read more...

Rain Bird Rotor first to receive
Smart Approved WaterMark.

Rain Bird Australia has announced that its 5000 PRS series rotor has become the first gear driven rotor in Australia to be awarded the Smart Approved WaterMark, a distinction reserved for products that make significant savings in water usage. As the only heavy duty irrigation rotor in Australia to receive the Smart Approved WaterMark, it’s hardly surprising that the Rain Bird 5000 PRS gear driven rotor is being heralded as the ‘Next Evolution in Rotor Performance.’ Read the complete story here...

Rain Bird PRS Dial, 1800-PRS Spray Head and RSD Rain Sensor receive Smart Approved WaterMark

Rain Bird Australia, an authorised distributor for Rain Bird, the world’s leading manufacturer of irrigation and water management products, has announced that the PRS Dial, 1800-PRS Spray Head and RSD Rain Sensor have been awarded Smart Approved WaterMark status.

The PRS-Dial is an excellent means of regulating outlet pressure at the valve regardless of incoming pressure fluctuations. The visible scale makes installation quick and easy. The regulator fits all Rain Bird PGA, PEB, PESB, GB, EFB-CP, BPE and BPES series valves. The dial cartridge (sold separately) retrofits easily into existing PRS-B units.

The 1800 PRS Series is designed for areas with high and/or widely fluctuating water pressures, and has all 1800 Series features, plus a PRS pressure regulator built into the stem. No parts to be installed at the site, saving you time and money. The 1800 PRS ends misting and fogging caused by high pressure and helps stop water waste, even when watering occurs in high pressure or windy conditions

The 1800-PRS maintains a constant outlet pressure at 30 psi (2.1 bar) to ensure maximum spray body and nozzle performance, even with varying inlet pressures. Spray bodies and nozzles perform best at 30 psi.

The Rain Bird RSD Series Rain Sensor is an easy to install, durable and visually pleasing rain sensor device suitable for 24VAC residential and commercial applications. This high quality product saves water and extends irrigation system life by automatically measuring precipitation and preventing irrigation systems from watering in rainy conditions.