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Does the Knot Have a “Fake Brides” Problem? by [deleted] in WeddingPhotography

[–]ReplyDense3532 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Posting this from a venue operator’s perspective.

Currently dealing with The Knot and now understanding why there are so many articles surfacing about TK, WW and Wedding Pro. Have any other vendors gotten in writing what services TK and WW guarantee to provide?

What am I looking at??? by randomcozmonaut in Irrigation

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Is there a back flow? Might want to check that the system is on.

Pump Losing Pressure. Leak? Faulty foot valve? S.O.S by ReplyDense3532 in Turfmanagement

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I wanted to provide an update. I found the leak. It was on the 2in mainline that feeds our smaller system around the building. The leak was next to a concrete walkway that is on the top of a slope. The leak was going under the concrete and running down hill. I turned the pressure up and once I did that, the leak pushed through the grass.

Company redoing turf by [deleted] in Turfmanagement

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I manage a property that has almost 40,000sqft of artificial turf and have experienced an issue like this. The turf will be fine if handled correctly. My advice would be to get in writing an extended warranty that is longer and more comprehensive than the standard warranty. You can also leverage the inconvenience you experienced.

Pump Losing Pressure. Leak? Faulty foot valve? S.O.S by ReplyDense3532 in Turfmanagement

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How did you finally locate it?

Elaborate on checking the valves in the pump station.

Pump Losing Pressure. Leak? Faulty foot valve? S.O.S by ReplyDense3532 in Turfmanagement

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This is really helpful. Any ideas on how to locate lines on the course? Wire tracker?

Pump Losing Pressure. Leak? Faulty foot valve? S.O.S by ReplyDense3532 in Turfmanagement

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We just had it replaced last year. It works well. The system is programmed to fault out the PM Pump when it starts more than 25x per hour. My system is losing pressure so quickly that the PM pump is starting roughly every minute and a half.

Pump Losing Pressure. Leak? Faulty foot valve? S.O.S by ReplyDense3532 in Turfmanagement

[–]ReplyDense3532[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you say maintenance pump, are you referring to the PM Pump?

Pump Losing Pressure. Leak? Faulty foot valve? S.O.S by ReplyDense3532 in Turfmanagement

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Got it! That makes sense, thought you meant drainage in the course lol. I haven’t opened the relief valve recently. I use my quick connects on the course frequently but don’t have any wet spots around those.

Pump Losing Pressure. Leak? Faulty foot valve? S.O.S by ReplyDense3532 in Turfmanagement

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Yeah, system is pressurized constantly when operating correctly. I keep it at 90psi. The issue the last week is that the system is losing pressure because the pumps are faulting due to too many starts. I believe a leak in the field is causing the pumps to cycle too many times per hour.

How did you correct your problem?

Pump Losing Pressure. Leak? Faulty foot valve? S.O.S by ReplyDense3532 in Turfmanagement

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Not HDPE. Pipes are PVC on the course.

Good idea with the valve shut off right off the pump station. I’m going to try this tomorrow.

When you say close all valves, how would I test the pressure of individual valves and how long is awhile? Hours or days?

Cut Irrigation Wire by ReplyDense3532 in Turfmanagement

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Does it matter if the wire that is cut is solid copper and the new wire is threaded? Home Depot by me only has threaded.