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Old 01-28-2005, 04:58 PM
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are irrigation school/classes worthwhile??

Ive been researching into classes that will teach me the basic principles of maintenance and service of irrigation systems. What ive come across is a rainbird seminar. Has anyone taken one of these? Was it worth your time/money? Will it effectively teach me what i need to service my clients? (over 70% of my maintenance clients have full turf systems... i have a market) Are there any other options to get info for irrigation service aside from a position at an established firm? Thanks guys.

http://www.rainbird.com/landscape/training/index.htm
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Old 01-28-2005, 07:10 PM
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I am sending two employees to a day long irrigation seminar put on by a local distributor on 2/9/05. The seminar schedule looks like it covers all the basics necessary to familiarize yourself with installation and maintenance. I'm hoping it's a good starting point.

Maybe call around to your local suppliers / distributors and see if they are putting on seminars in your area.?
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there is an outfit called irrigator tech, I think and I am scheduled to take an advanced class next month put on by a local supplier.

Two years ago I luckily found a retiring irrigation contractor and hired him to do a few jobs for me, while I looked over his shoulder and helped out with the grunt work. Then once I obtained my irrigation license, I hired him to look over my shoulder a couple of times and finally I just started flapping my own wings and the jobs come out great and are a lot of fun and very satisfying to see the water spraying just where I want it. And so far I have made good money with irrigation.

I also went to a seminar put on by our local materials supplier to learn the basics.

Next month I will purchase a van to ourtfit with just irrigation tools and parts so it is ready to go at a moments notice. I try to keep enough inventory to do one project, ie DVC, controller, valves, boxes, fittings and pipe, etc.

Right now I have everything in 6 tubs plus pipe, to load in my pickup and go. But I want to get this van outfitted and roll.

By the way have you heard of Durafittings. If not you're really missing out.

Hope this is helpful and good luck.
And in answer to your original question, I think training is always worthwhile. Sharpen your saw!
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Old 01-29-2005, 10:37 AM
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thanks for the responses so far. Ill for sure look into the local route as well. Id really like to know if anyone or their employees have taken specifically one of these RB classes... thanks!
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Old 01-30-2005, 09:21 PM
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I went to the Rainbird training last year, the first two days were used for those who maintain systems, the next two were more in the design and technical area. It was really well done, lots of hands on stuff as far as working on timers and controllers, valves etc. Also the local John Deere Landscape supplier always has info on local irrigation training.
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Old 01-30-2005, 10:02 PM
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Thanks Mark, just what i was looking for.
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