How to prepare your irrigation system for winter
As you won’t be irrigating the course over winter, you don’t need to worry about the irrigation system until next spring, right? Wrong, says irrigation expert John Kidson.
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“Are you digging for gold?”
Chris Browett from The Richmond Golf Club talks to irrigation expert John Kidson about his work, maintaining the irrigation system at the club and what golfers often ask what he’s really doing.
“I have 1,250 sprinkler heads to maintain”
Mark Allard, the irrigation technician at London Golf Club for the last nine years, talks to irrigation expert John Kidson about how he got into the role and what his work involves.
“Let your boss know you’re keen”
Irrigation expert John Kidson offers his advice to greenkeepers who want to work in irrigation but so far have no experience with it.
Irrigation advice: The causes of low voltage
In his latest article looking at how to become an irrigation technician, John Kidson explores the causes and results of low voltage in a system.
Go with the flow
In his latest article on becoming an irrigation technician, John Kidson explains that what is perceived as poor water pressure is often actually a low flow of water, and details what can be done to rectify this.
Is your irrigation system ready?
Summer may be several weeks away but irrigation expert John Kidson recommends starting your system as early as possible, as this should help detect issues that can be resolved in a timely manner.
Do you know your decoder from your filter?
Irrigation projects can be made more difficult due to confusing terminology, but it doesn’t need to be this way. Here, irrigation expert John Kidson outlines some of the most commonly used products and phrases.
‘It’s winter, who cares about irrigation?’
Even though your irrigation system is unlikely to be used at this time of year, it is actually the perfect time to carry out essential irrigation tasks, writes John Kidson.
How to devise a 2023 Irrigation Action Plan
In the third part of our series in which expert John Kidson offers advice to golf clubs on how they can improve their irrigation provision, here he advises greenkeepers to devise an ‘Irrigation Action Plan’ for next year.
Irrigation: Your questions and answers
Unsurprisingly, irrigation expert John Kidson has been asked a lot of questions in the last few weeks. Here are some of the most common ones.
Irrigation, not irritation
Irrigation specialist John Kidson offers a selection of tips and ideas for how you can get more out of your irrigation system – particularly if it’s one that you might feel needs replacing.
How to become an irrigation technician? (Part two)
A key area to learn is fault finding.
How do you become an irrigation technician?
Understanding the cost of the products, your time and the effect it may have on the club, such as an area being closed, are key.
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