Product Manual

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Grid Pattern:
You can also set up the Precipitation Uniformity Gauges in a square grid pattern
to determine the overall uniformity of the irrigation system simply mark the
irrigation heads with flags, square off the area and place the 20 gauges in a even
square pattern. Be sure the small gauges are closest to the irrigation heads.
The closer the Gauge placement, the more accurate the results will be.
RATE OF WATER PER HOUR:
After the Precipitation Gauges are placed in position, set the timer on the Turf-
Tec Infiltrometer for 15 minutes. Independent timers or sprinkler timers can also
be used.
When 15 minutes have elapsed, stop the sprinkler (s).
Lift each Gauge and hold it to eye level to determine the amount of water in
inches it collected. Multiply the reading on the scale by four to get the rate of
water being delivered per hour.
Check each Gauge accurately and record the amount of water collected.
Compare each Gauge with the others in the same setting. To determine if the
sprinkler is delivering water evenly in the radius of the circle being tested. If
delivery is uneven, check the sprinkler head, the nozzle, pressure, etc. This
includes checking the nozzle size, the pressure (PSI), Gallons per minute and
the radius, in order to achieve uniformity in all of the gauges.
The Turf-Tec Precipitation Gauges were designed as a companion tool for use
with the Turf-Tec Infiltrometer. Proper use of these instruments will help save
time, money and water. Best of all, the proper amount of water will improve turf
quality.
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