June 2015
It's that time of year when your team is working extra hard to meet your customers' demands.
Here are some tips for keeping them motivated and efficient during this busy time.
- Over-communicate - schedules change. Make sure everyone (both your team and your customers) knows the latest work plans.
- Acknowledge the wins - let everyone know that you're proud of what they're accomplishing. Share photos and customer comments.
- Set short term goals with rewards - buy lunch or hand out gift cards for hitting weekly targets.
- Keep a positive attitude - the boss sets the tone for the whole crew.
Find ways to show appreciation and support for the hard work your team is putting in to help you reach your goals.
Let us know how we can help you have a great month!
The Team at MPR Supply
Rain Bird's Summer Controller & Flex Pipe Specials Rain Bird ESP Residential Modular Controllers offer on both indoor and outdoor models Take $10 off a ESP-4ME when purchased with a 3 station module Take $15 off a ESP-4ME when purchased with a 6 station module  ESP-LX Basic Commercial Modular ControllersTake $25 off when you buy a ESP-LX Basic and a 12 station module  SPXFELX100 Flexible Tubing - Take $1.50 off per rollAll offers valid through June 30, 2015. Limited to stock on-hand. 
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$10 Off Per Case on Toro 570 Series Sprays
MPR is offering a rebate of $10 per case on 570 sprays through July 3, 2015.
Take advantage to maximize your savings for upcoming jobs.
Full details are in the flyer here.
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Aquascape Sets Dates for Pondemonium 2015
 Aquascape, Inc. has set the date for Pondemonium® 2015, the water garden industry's premiere business training and networking event. From August 5th to 8th, distributors, contractors, and retailers can attend Aquascape's training event designed to help grow their water feature businesses. This year's Pondemonium® will be held at the Q Center in St. Charles, Illinois. "Our goal with Pondemonium® is to offer leading-edge construction and training events", says Greg Wittstock, founder and CEO of Aquascape, Inc. "Ample time for networking is provided in addition to classroom sessions and hands-on training events." Pond construction, business and marketing seminars, new product showcases, pond tours, and a special awards ceremony complete the list of events for attendees. Pondemonium® 2015 offers something for everyone, whether you're just getting started with water features or have numerous years of experience under your belt. To learn more about Pondemonium®, log ontowww.pondemonium.com.
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Custom BBQs Are Easy To Sell in Summer MPR Supply Has Them in Stock!
 Now is the time to promote the full line of Bull BBQ grills and components with your summer project quotes.
Outdoor living spaces are a fast-growing business in our market area. We can help you with grills, warming drawers, combos, and much more.
Available in both natural gas and LP, Bull BBQ grills set the standard for outdoor grilling. Learn more about our full line of Bull BBQ products here.  |
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$100 Visa Gift Card with Purchase of 100 Valves
 Stock up on Irritrol valves through June 30th and receive a $100 VISA gift card rebate for every 100 valves purchased at MPR.
Limit 2 gift cards per contractor.
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Be Ready for Spring Repairs with LASCO Fittings
 LASCO
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What Size Wire to Use for Long Runs?
Tips from Regency Wire & Cable 
How far can you run 18 gauge irrigation wire and still have the valve operate properly?
The answer to this question requires some basic understanding of the concept of "voltage drop". When electricity is flowing through a wire, some voltage is lost due to resistance in the wire. The amount of voltage loss is dependent upon the length of the circuit, the number and quality of splices, the size/resistance of the particular wire being used and the amount of current flowing through the wire (the amp draw of the solenoid).
Electrical resistance is comparable to friction loss in piping. As water flows down a pipe, it loses pressure (PSI). As current flows down a wire, it loses voltage.
Let's consider a "normal" installation: a single irrigation solenoid that needs 0.25 amps at 24 volts AC to operate properly that is located 750 feet from the controller. Let's assume voltage output at the controller is at least 24 volts. The total length of the circuit we need to consider is 1,500 feet (750 feet out to the solenoid on the "hot" wire and 750 feet back on the "common" wire.)
If the wire is too small or is run too far, the valve won't receive enough current to open or close against the pressure of the water. The higher the water pressure is, the greater the current must be to actuate the solenoid.
With 85 psi static pressure at the valve and a standard solenoid, 18-gauge wire might be used for total circuit runs up to 2,000 feet, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. So it would be safe to use for a single solenoid circuit up to 750 feet away. If you're sizing long wire runs, please ask us to help you make the right wire size choices. You don't want to install the wrong size! |
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Handy Problem Solver: Bend-A-Drain from ADS
Bend-A-Drain can be installed quickly and efficiently with less cuts and fewer fittings. Use it for:
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