A catch can test is only one of the tests we perform when we conduct a water audit. Many Superintendents and Grounds Managers have the misconception that a water audit consists solely of performing a catch can test. Some think an inventory audit is part of a water audit. An audit can include many elements and is subjective so it's important to understand what specific services an auditor is offering.  If you are looking only for catch can tests then have a specific reason for that service only. A catch can test can can serve several purposes including:

Basics of Wire Troubleshooting for Golf Course Irrigators

In this article, I am going to discuss the basics of wire troubleshooting along with the essential tools necessary to address common problems encountered in the field. 

As an irrigator, you just came back from taking a couple of days off and the Golf Course Superintendent asks you why the 16th Tee looks really dry and the grass is dying. You may have checked the clock a couple of weeks back during your routine maintenance checks and knew that everything was working fine; yet, now there is obviously a problem.

Did you know that leveling a sprinkler head is as easy as ABC. All you need is a shovel and a 8' piece of pipe. Did you know that leveling a sprinkler head is as easy as ABC. All you need is a shovel and a 8' piece of pipe.Did you know that leveling a sprinkler head is as easy as ABC. All you need is a shovel and a 8' piece of pipe.