Backed by 41+ Years of Irrigation Experience
SUMMER HEAT CAN RUIN YOUR CUSTOMERS’ LAWNS!
Let Sims help you prepare!
Complicated irrigation schedules can be frustrating and time-consuming.
An automated system is easy, convenient, and will keep grass green and growing all summer long.
VENDOR AND PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
RAIN BIRD® ESP-LNK WIFI MODULE #ESP4ME3
- Simple Plug & Play design for quick and easy installation
- Use your tablet or mobile device to set, monitor and make changes to watering schedules
- Advanced mobile app provides convenient access, real-time alerts and water management tools
- Save money and reduce water usage by as much as 30% with automatic weather adjustment
AIN BIRD® 4 STA MOD CONT OUTDOOR-WIFI-NEW
- The industry’s most flexible irrigation controller solution that supports flow monitoring, LNK WiFi, and up to 22 stations.
- With 4 to 22 stations, the ESP-ME3 provides the station count options customers need. Install the same controller on residential and light commercial sites. Add station modules when expanding irrigation without removing or even powering down the controller.
- Upgrade the ESP-ME3 to a SMART controller by adding the LNK WiFi module and a WR2 rain sensor. The LNK makes programming and monitoring easy through the enhanced Rain Bird app.
- For even greater water monitoring and protection from a broken irrigation system install a flow sensor.
Rain Bird is the world’s largest manufacturer of irrigation technology, leading the industry with innovative systems designed to conserve water and maximize efficiency.
Founded in 1933, we’ve earned 450+ patents for our award-winning products, which are available in more than 130 countries. Our core values of quality, service and responsible environmental stewardship guide our mission to promote the Intelligent Use of Water worldwide.
CONTRACTOR SPOTLIGHT
All contractors are licensed septic and irrigation contractors.
To be featured on our Contractor Spotlight List – please contact Sims Plastics and let us know! We will be rotating the companies on this list in future Focal*Points issues.
Licensed Septic Contractors
Bulls Septic (Odessa/Midland) 432-202-9177
J&B services (Odessa/Midland) 432-260-0092
Bobby Stalvey (Odessa/Midland) 432-684-7143
K&M Contracting (Waco) 254-292-9669
Brookshire Septic (Waco) 254-744-0194
Jernan Construction (Waco) 254-848-4848
Licensed Irrigators
Odessa/Midland-Petra Services (Odessa/Midland) 432-634-0439
Odessa/Midland-Hart Irrigation (Odessa/Midland) 432-238-2310
Lush Lawns of Texas 432-880-0307
ETERNAL TREES & LANDSCAPE (Odessa/Midland) 432-269-6988
LIVING WATER IRRIGATION (Odessa/Midland) 432-631-2138
CGW Lawn Sprinkler (Waco) 254-723-8278
Rain on Demand (Waco) 254-855-7106
Talbert Irrigation (Waco) 254-218-3517
Tips & Tricks for Keeping Your Customers’ Lawns Green During the Hot Texas Summer!
Below are some tips that you can use with your customers to help them save time, save water, and save money with an automated irrigation system. Here are a few ideas on how you can use these tips to add value to your customers or as a prospecting tool for your business:
- Print out the preformatted tips page and give it to your customers when you show up to give an estimate, to provide services, or – mail it along with your invoice if you’ve already finished a job.
- Add you logo, or print company letter and email the preformatted tips page to any of your existing customers as a reminder about Summer irrigation projects along with a message that you would be happy to handle their septic and irrigation projects for them. Or, you can offer the tips alongside a pre-packaged irrigation or septic service plan where you offer to handle these things for them for a set cost.
- Offer these tips to local HOA or neighborhood associations for use in their newsletter or to post on their message boards along with your contact information in case residents need help with their plumbing, irrigation, or septic projects.
SUMMER HEAT CAN RUIN YOUR LAWN!
Let us help you prepare!
Complicated irrigation schedules can be frustrating and time-consuming.
An automated system is easy, convenient, and will keep grass green and growing all summer long.
Your lawn needs care and attention to withstand the hot sun and summer heat. With a RAIN BIRD® automated system, you can avoid the costs of high water bills or dead grass or plants. Follow these Tips and Tricks to help you keep your cool and hold everything together!
- Save time: Set a schedule so your system does the watering for you.
- Save water: Conserve water with an automatic system that uses less water than watering by hand.
- Save money: Your water bills will be lower and your plants will live longer.
Useful products to consider:
Not sure of your home’s water flow?
Get a 5 gallon bucket, make sure there is no water running in or outside/ Turn on the faucet all the way and use a timer to see how long it takes to fill the bucket. The following formula determines the gallons per minute (GPM) Gallons ÷ (seconds)x60=GPM
