Welcome to CPS Distributors Monthly Update
Monthly Professionals Update
June 2014
In This Issue
CPS Expands Our Network of Stores
Get Ready for Smart Irrigation Month
June 2014 Counter Day BBQs
FREE Sprinkler Fridays
Boost Your Summer Productivity
Solvent Welding in Hot Weather
Why Backflow Prevention is Essential
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CPS continues to expand to serve our customers better.

We have added new products, new team members and new locations to strengthen our leadership in serving professionals like you.  

Our goal is to offer convenient "one-stop shopping" for a full range of irrigation, landscape and outdoor living products.

Stop by this month to see all we can do for you!

 

Question of the Month: 

Do you and your company install and build hardscapes?

 

Click here to take the survey.  

     

The first 20 respondents receive a $5. Starbucks gift card. 

 

Answers to Last Month's Question:  

Do you and your company have plans to promote July Smart Irrigation Month?

 

20% yes, 80% no 

 

If you do plan on promoting, what methods do you plan on using?

    

Door Hangers 20% , Presentation Folders 10%

Social Media 60%    T-Shirts 10%

 
CPS Expands Our Network of Store Locations 

ARVADA BRANCH - Now Open

Stop by and see our new branch and say hello to our Arvada team.  Mark Schwindaman (Branch Manager), Rusty Lyon and Matt Mata look forward to seeing you.  Our address is:

5601 Gray Street, Unit B, Arvada, CO 80002   (720) 456-6703 

 

GLENWOOD SPRINGS BRANCH - Opening in June

We are very excited to announce a new branch location in Glenwood Springs.  Look for an email announcement on this store opening in June.



 

Get Ready for Smart Irrigation Month: Irrigation Audits Help You Sell Upgrades

As property owners and managers look for ways to cut back on monthly expenses, many are looking for ways to save on their irrigation water bills.  
 
Depending on location, landscape irrigation can use up to 40% of the water consumed by a site.
 
Understanding the opportunities for a more efficient system begins with a water audit.  The purpose of an audit is to determine how much water is being used in landscape irrigation and how efficiently (or inefficiently) it is being applied.
 
Conducting an audit is not a simple task, and requires training to be done effectively.   It's not as easy as verifying that the equipment is working properly.  Calculations also need to be performed to determine the actual water usage versus what is a recommended usage based on local conditions. 
 
A good audit will examine the system equipment (sprinklers, emitters, controls, pressure regulators, pump, etc.) plus it will include measurable performance testing of the system's overall efficiency.  The auditor supplies the property owner with detailed results and recommendations on how to achieve greater water efficiency.  
 
Auditing is a worthwhile investment that can lead to significant savings.   In the years ahead, water audits are likely to be commonplace throughout our industry. 

Begin offering water audits as part of your services now.           

June 2014 Counter Day BBQs

Mark your calendar for our upcoming dates.  Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire, Borgert Products and other vendors will be there answering any questions you have.  ALCC will be at the Colorado events to inform you about membership.  Denver Water will share information on smart watering practices at our Westminster and Lakewood events.

 

FREE Sprinkler Fridays Are Back 

It's time for you to buy Hunter Irrigation products and have a chance to win product for a "FREE" sprinkler system.   

 

Starting on Monday, June 16th, you have a chance to qualify for one entry towards the free system. 

 

This year's promotion we are pleased that other manufacturers have joined this great giveaway.  Special Thanks to FEBCO, Polyethylene Technologies, LASCO Fittings and Blazing Products.

 

For more details, ask your CPS Counter Person, Branch Manager or Territory Salesperson for more details.

 

Boost Your Summer Productivity with Fast Fittings from Blazing Products

Now there's a complete family of clampless fast fittings from Blazing Products to help you get things done faster.

These fittings require no tools, clamps, or other materials.

They slip into the pipe quickly and easily and then lock in place with a patented lock ring technology. Double O-ring seals prevent leaks and provide a secure fit.

Tested in the field by contractors and consistently earning rave reviews, Blazing Fast Fittings are ready for your next installation.

Fast Fittings
Fast Fittings
 

Weld-On Shares Tips for Solvent Welding in Hot Weather

Here are some tips to follow when solvent welding PVC pipe and fittings in hot weather:

1. Store solvent cements and primers in a cool or shaded area prior to use.

2. If possible, store pipe and fittings, or at least the ends to be solvent welded, in a shady area before solvent welding.

3. Cool surfaces to be joined by wiping with a damp rag. Be sure that the surface is dry prior to applying the solvent cement.

4. Try solvent welding the joints during the cooler morning hours.

5. Make sure that both surfaces to be joined are still wet with
the solvent cement when putting them together. With larger size pipe, more people on the crew may be necessary.

6. Using a primer and heavier, high viscosity solvent cement
will provide a little more working time. Vigorously shake or stir the solvent cement before use.

7. There can be a greater expansion-contraction factor
affecting the pipe in hot weather. We suggest you follow the
advice of the pipe manufacturer regarding this condition.
Anchored and final connections should be made during the
cooler hours of the day.

Download all of the tips here.

 

Why Backflow Prevention is Essential

Safe drinking water can only be assured when the water flows from the public water distribution system to the end user's potable water system.

Fresh water should only flow one way. It isn't supposed to turn around and travel back to the public water distribution system.

Backflow is the unwanted reverse flow of any substance from an end user's potable water system back into the public water distribution system. In order for backflow to occur, some form of cross-connection must be present. A cross-connection refers to "any unprotected ACTUAL or POTENTIAL connection between a potable water system and any other source through which a substance, other than potable water, may be introduced".

Cross connections can allow pollutants or contaminants to flow back into the public water supply, thereby polluting or contaminating the public water supply.

There are many cases where backflow conditions have occurred that have resulted in severe illness or death. This is why all national plumbing codes and regulations require the installation of approved backflow prevention assemblies and devices. We stock a complete line of backflow devices from Zurn / Wilkins.