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Happy New Year!
 
Welcome to the first issue of our e-mail newsletter.   This is the most efficient, fast, and eco-friendly way we can keep you informed about what's going on in our stores and in the industry.    Each month we'll update you on our product specials, new products, industry trends, water & energy saving tools, and other important information. 
 
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Don't Miss These Upcoming Industry Trade Shows & Events
Our event brings together professionals for the latest industry information

save date Turn down time into productive learning opportunities when you attend upcoming industry events:

Mark your calendar to make sure you don't miss out the latest industry news, new products and special offers.

See Silver Creek at the Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show & Conference (IIEA) on January 4th and 5th from 8:00am to 4:30pm at the Shilo Inn - 780 Lindsay Blvd in Idaho Falls  Click here for more information.  (note:  PDF file, give your system a minute to download and open the file)

We will also be attending
Idaho Nursery and Landscaping Association Trade Show (INLA) on January 19th & 20th  Click here for more information

Register Now for Silver Creek University
Our event brings together professionals for the latest industry information

classroom Improve your professional knowledge and tap into the latest trends by attending Silver Creek University, the region's premier educational and networking event for professionals.

The event will be held on February 14-15, 2012 at 11427 W. Executive Dr. in Boise.   Attend sessions on irrigation, landscape drainage, outdoor living spaces, water gardening, sensors, water saving retrofit products and much more.   Click here to learn more and to register.

Best Pump Information Web Site
Munro Companies site is loaded with information to help you effectively size, equip and install pumps

Looking for a handy resource that covers everything under the sun about pumps, specifically for the IRRIGATION industry?

Munro has launched a new web site (and related smart phone application) called "For Irrigation".  

Learn about pumping system components, access charts and data sheets, and more.   Submit a "pump data worksheet" to get help sizing a pump for your next project.

It's all one click away at ForIrrigation.com   Bookmark it!

No More "Stuck Valves" with Patented Straight-Through Flow
K-Rain's design reduces pressure loss and clogging from debris

First introduced over 8 years ago, the K-Rain ProSeries 100 valve brings innovation to the traditional 1" valve.

The straight-through flow path reduces friction loss and almost eliminates trapped debris.  Rather than trapping pebbles or wood chips, they just flow through.   No more opening valves that don't flush clean!

This valve has proven itself in dirty water conditions thanks to the clever placement of the diaphragm screen.  The screen is continually cleaned by the turbulent flow of the water, resulting in a valve that is incredibly dirt tolerant.  Watch the video!


Innovative  
Innovative "Straight Through" Flow

 

Channel Drain Products from NDS
Count on Silver Creek for all of your drainage needs

Most hardscapes experience more runoff than landscapes due to the lack of water absorption.

NDS Trench Drain and Channel Drain systems are an effective and popular solution when perimeter drains are needed for hardscaped areas.

Common applications include pools, spas, patios, tennis courts, and athletic fields.

See the wide selection of channel drain types and drain grate options available from Silver Creek. 

 

Do You Recommend the Right Irrigation Retrofits to Your Customers?
Grow your maintenance business with retrofits to aging systems 
  

 

What are you doing to sell retrofits and upgrades to existing irrigation systems?

Undoing the inefficiencies of poor installations can help your customers save water and grow your business at the same time.  
 
Here are some easy examples of important retrofits:

Problem:  Rotors and sprays mixed on the same zone.   Solution: Retrofit sprays to rotary nozzles.
 
Problem:  Turf build-up overtaking aging sprinkler heads, coverage problems.  Solution: Upgrade heads, correct layout issues.
 
Problem:  Broken risers leading to water waste.  Solution:  Switch heads to high-pops that disappear from view. 
 
Problem:  Homeowners don't understand how to set the controller, and don't adjust watering times per zone in season.  Solution: Self-adjusting "smart" controllers can reduce total use up to 25%.

Helping your customers make their systems more efficient will save water, protect the reputation of our industry and most importantly, generate profits from additional sales.

  • Train your service technicians to identify need for improvements and sell them to the homeowner.   Use explanatory "tip sheets" to aid in the sales process. 
  • Follow-up with homeowners with poor systems by phone and mail.   Go back after spring start-ups are over to address key concerns.
  • Ask customers about their water bills.  Customers that have high bills are targets for system improvements.

Owners and technicians often incorrectly assume that all clients are frugal rather than presenting all available options.  Many clients are eager to upgrade to the latest technology.  They want to have a good, hassle free service experience.   They want to prevent future issues. Give them what they want.


 

 
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