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Plan to Attend Our Contractor Cookouts!
 Please join us as we say "thanks for your business" at our May Contractor Cookouts at your CPS branch.
Visit with our representatives from our sponsors industry leaders and CPS staff to get the latest product updates, trends and news.
We will also be showing and discussing "Smart Irrigation Products" and answering questions about water restrictions in your area.
Here is the May schedule and sponsors:
May 7th Boulder Hunter/FX
May 14th Westminster Rain Bird
May 19th Centennial Hunter/FX
May 21st Colorado Springs Hunter/FX
May 28th Arvada Rain Bird
Click Here to view the full schedule
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City and County of Denver Proclaim July "Smart Irrigation Month"
 The Irrigation Association and CPS are proud to announce that Mayor Michael Hancock of the City & County of Denver has proclaimed July 2015 as Smart Irrigation Month. This is the third consecutive year the City & County of Denver recognizing Smart Irrigation Month, an Irrigation Association initiative that began in 2005. Click to review the proclamation. Learn more.  |
Fort Carson Wins Water Conservation Award Thanks to WeatherTrak Control System
 WeatherTrak helped Fort Carson achieve winning results with their water management goals. The installation won special recognition at the 2014 Annual Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Awards presented during a ceremony in the Pentagon. One of the measures to achieve Net Zero efficiency and increased water savings came from the installation of a WeatherTrak Control System.  The WeatherTrak system ensured the 30 percent summer water reductions were met. When operating under normal conditions, the system is anticipated to save the installation more than 50 million gallons per year in irrigation water. Click here to read the entire article |
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Register Now to Earn Rebates on Your Toro & Irritrol Purchases at CPS
Earn up to 4% back, plus access to many business-building tools and programs.  |
Contractor's Choice™ is the only contractor rewards program that offers rebates on the combined purchases of 2 irrigation brands!
Maximize your reward by pooling your purchases.
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Simple program structure
It's easy to calculate your rewards with Contractor's Choice. We use a straight-forward formula that is fair to all customers, regardless of size.
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Earn more on new/featured products
The Toro and Irritrol brands continue to raise the bar with innovation. Watch for special offers on new and select products.
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Advance registration is required to begin earning program rebates and to access other benefits. Visit the program site to see full program details and requirements.
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FEBCO Makes It Easy to Find Backflow Parts
 It can sometimes be difficult for you to know exactly what parts you need, or to know if the key parts will be in the kit that you order.
FEBCO makes it easier to find parts for their full line of backflows.
Start at their website www.febcoonline.com. Select "Products".
Scroll down to the product category you want, for example, "Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies", or "Vacuum Breakers", then click.
 Scrolling you see all the models pictured that FEBCO makes, click or choose the one you need to repair.
In the middle of the page to the right, go to "Find a Repair Kit for this Product"
Choose the correct size drop down (size can easily be identified by looking on the size of the ball valves to the assembly)
To the right, scroll down to the type of KIT you think you need.
Now it will pop up the part# and then click on the camera, and it will show you what is in that KIT
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Save Time with Blazing's New Switchblade Cutter
 Stop wasting time on the jobsite changing blades! With the new Blazing SwitchBlade cutter you can change to a new sharp blade in under 10 seconds.
- PTFE Coated Blade
- Blades are sharpened, laser cut and Teflon coated in the USA out of US carbon steel for unmatched cutting quality.
- Comfort Handle
- Designed to conform to the contour of your hand.
- Quick Release Blade
- Simple push button blade release allows for the fastest blade change on the market.
- 10 Pack of Blades
Replacement blades are available in single packs or 10 pack cartridges with magnetic backing for easy storage.
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Use Weld-On's Toolbox App to Estimate Solvent Welding Cure Times
Download the Weld-On Toolbox app on your mobile device (iPhone / Android) to estimate PVC solvent set and cure times anywhere at your convenience. Calculators and chart values are for general reference only. Field conditions and pipe and fitting dimensions can vary these times significantly.
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New Video Series from NDS Helps You Calculate Drainage Requirements & Solve Common Problems
NDS provides contractors with the most informative tools in the drainage industry
NDS has created a video series that has been designed to take the contractor through three crucial steps to fix drainage problems:
- Identify current or potential drainage problems
- Calculate how much runoff water you need to plan for
- How to identify and properly size a solution that will work for you.
In an upcoming six-part series, the NDS resident civil engineer, Dr. Drainage, walks you through how to calculate runoff, store runoff, size your catch basin and determine what drain pipe to use. Click here to see the full series on YouTube.
In addition to these videos, NDS has created a series of online calculators that make it easy for contractors to plug in information from their jobsite and it helps you calculate drainage for your dry well, French drain, and drain pipe.
For more information please visit our NDS contractor website to sign up and receive a starter package that includes training and marketing materials or visit our YouTube channel for extensive installation videos and helpful product overviews.
NDS website
NDS YouTube Channel for more videos
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Selecting the Right Valve Box
Pay attention to the rated load capability to avoid problems in the future When selecting a valve box, first determine the required load-bearing capability. Installing the proper type of valve box helps reduce costly maintenance issues and system down-time due to failures in the field.
As people and vehicles move through an outdoor space, they may travel across a valve box rather than solid ground. The unit must be able to support these expected vertical loads based on the installation location, ensuring the box retains its integrity without collapsing on its contents. Oldcastle Enclosure Solutions is the industry expert in matching the right enclosure for the application. Our bodies and lids are rated for performance to help you match Oldcastle® brands with your project application. For additional assistance selecting the right valve box for your installation, download the Oldcastle Irrigation Market Brochure.
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Take Advantage of Our Money-Saving Specials for May 2015
Click this link for more information.
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Take advantage of our time-saving services to take the hassle out of getting the supplies you need.