October 2013

Fall has officially arrived.   It's time to get busy with irrigation winterizations.   

It's also time to start thinking about your plans to stay busy in the months ahead.   Will you add new services for winter time work?   What aspects of your business will you work on during the off season?  Ask us about opportunities in holiday decorating, landscape lighting and more.   
 

1. Upsells and Expanded Contracts:  Since your employees are on site at regular intervals, they know the property. Educate them on "up-sell opportunities", whether it's recommending a smart system for next year or an additional weed control application.
2. Ask for Referrals:  The customer will be comfortable with you. To quote the old sales maxim, they "know, like, and trust" you.  

Now is a great time of year to sign irrigation customers up for service agreements that include their irrigation winterization as well as next spring's "turn-on".  

Homeowners like agreements because they can write one check and have all of the preventative maintenance planned for an entire year.  Contractors enjoy the convenience of being in control of the
scheduling.  

If you're considering using service agreements to build stronger relationships with your customers, streamline scheduling, and improve cash flow, take action now!

 

Wholesale Holiday Decor Supplies - Place Your Order Now!

We feature materials from the leading brand, Seasonal Source.   

 

Whether you're decoratingyour own home or offering a service to your residential and commercial clients, we have all of the supplies you need at the WHOLESALE prices you're entitled to.

Download a copy of our 2013 Holiday Decorating supplies catalog.  

 

It has full details on Energy Star rated LED light sets, greenery, wreaths and more.

Check out our wide selection of new items including LED tube lights, icicle lights and more.    

 

Remember, we have special order capabilities to get you the unique styles and colors you need to please your picky customers.  Ask us for pricing and delivery information today!    

 

Handy New Drainage Fittings  

The Expandable DownspoutAdapter aids in connecting thedownspout to drainage pipe of almost any type.   It is adjustable to be angled into the right position. 

• Compressed length is 8-1/2in. and it expands to 16in.
• Can be bent to a 90 degree angle .
• Can be attached to corrugated ADS HDPE pipe, triple wall pipe, 27/29 S&D pipe, SDR 35 and Sch. 40 pipe
• Made of HDPE and is resistant to corrosion.  Learn more. 

The new Hinged Tee flattens for easy storage, stocking and transport, and then pops into position for easy installation in the field.     

 

The Hinged Tee makes it easy to add a lateral without needing to move the line being tapped.   Much less digging and hassle!   Fits standard 4" corrugated pipe.   Click for details.  

 

Wilkins Shares Tips for Successful Winterization       

 

use with Schedule 40, Class 200 / SDR-21 or IPS Flex Pipe pipe. 

• No Primer or Glue Required.
• No VOCs.
• Simply clean and de-bur the pipe and push on.
• Can install wet - no need to empty water out of trenches.
• Once installed, the fitting will rotate to easily line up tees and elbows.
• Can be pressurized immediately - no need to wait.
• Stainless Steel Retainer Ring for a permanent installation.
• Max. working pressure: 140 psi.

For irrigation only - can be used on mainlines!  Learn more here.

 

Did you hear about the buzz about clamp-free poly fittings?

Blazing Products secure themselves without cumbersome clamps!  Just slide into standard poly pipe for a proven, leak free connection in seconds.

Contractors love the productivity boost.  There's no need for tools, clamps or other materials. 

Each tee, elbow or male adapter slips into the pipe quickly and easily. The patented lock ring technology slides back to lock thefittings into place and a double O-ring seal prevents leaks and provides a secure fit.  Thesefittings have proven reliable at over 400 PSI.