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Technical Irrigation Topics We receive technical questions from all over the world. GEA is a leading international design firm with years of hands-on field experience. From the largest Golf systems to tiny drip emitters, GEA is dedicated to exploring new irrigation technology and expanding on proven field methods. Enjoy this information. We look forward to your correspondence. |
| Topic | Type | Level | Description |
| Golf System Planning | Turf | Basic | How to proceed with the initial planning process, questions to ask. |
| Golf System Design Tips | Turf | Med. | Some of GEA's favorite golf irrigation design conventions and tips. |
| Golf Sprinkler Heads | Turf | Med | We describe different types of golf rotors, actuation, applications, pros and cons. |
| Choosing Golf Equipment | Turf | Med | GEA's process of choosing the right equipment, brands and distributors. |
| Pressure and Flow | All | Adv. | Explanation of the relationship between pressure and flow, with definitions. |
| Precipitation Rates | All | Adv. | The principle of full coverage, calculating PR rates and evapo-transpiration. |
| Pipe & Fittings | All | Med | The building blocks of irrigation: what to specify and what to avoid. |
| Wire & Electrical Tips | All | Med. | Important wire/electrical aspect of all automatic irrigation systems. |
| Control Systems | All | Basic | Discussion about small and large controllers, and computerized control systems. |
| Small/Med. Sprinklers | Turf | Basic | Types and characteristics of smaller heads for residential or light commercial use. |
| Valves | All | Basic | Different types, pros, cons, typical specifications. |
| What is Xeriscape? | Drip | Basic | A definition of the main principles of Xeriscape, or low water use irrigation |
| Drip in the Desert | Drip | Basic | Drip irrigation in the South West: cacti transplanting, watering, sources of water. |
| Drip Types | Drip | Med | Discussion on emitters, bubblers, tape, tubing and other various types of drip. |
| Xeriscape Design Tips | Drip | Med | Landscaping, materials, plants and (of course) more irrigation information. |
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| Pump Stations | Pump | Med | Basics of pumps, how to specify, correct sizing, different types. |
| Wet Wells & Suction | Pump | Med | Important considerations when designing a wet well and intake flume. |
| Backflow Prevention | Pump | Adv | Different types of backflow devices and when to use them. |
| Pressure Valves | All | Adv | Different types of pressure reduction, release, flow and other control valves. |
| Field Staking | All | Med | Why is field staking the most important part of a large irrigation project. |
| GPS mapping | tech | Adv. | GEA uses GPS mapping for a variety of irrigation and non-irrig. work. |
| GIS databases | tech | Adv. | GIS database creation and management: the ultimate management tool. |
| Acid Injection | Turf | Adv. | How acid injection systems can benefit your large turf application |
| Fertilizer Injection | Turf | Adv. | How injection systems benefit soil structure and root growth. |
| Effluent Water | All | Adv. | How to deal with effluent water through filtration, acid, injection, etc. |
| Water Conservation | All | Adv. | GEA has a multi-faceted approach to water conservation on all jobs. |
| Installation Tips | All | Basic | Some of the best tips gathered from laborers and foremen over the years. |
| Cost Estimating | All | Med. | Irrigation estimating is complicated on large jobs. |
| Equipment & Labor | All | Basic | Discussion of the type of equipment and personnel needed for larger jobs. |