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MPR Update: Squeeze More Out of Your Day

Squeeze More Out of Every Day

What does every professional need more of?

Most would answer one word: TIME

Here are quick tips for squeezing more out of your day:

Keep a list: Have a single place where you track of the critical things you need to do. No scraps of paper, no trying to remember it in your head. Make the list your way - on a calendar, on an app, on a scratch pad. But have a list!

Set due dates: Be accountable to yourself. When you have a deadline in mind (whether it's having it done before the end of the day, or before the weekend) it gets you motivated.

Work to your natural rhythm: Put the tough stuff in the times when you naturally have more energy. And schedule the easy stuff when you're worn out from the challenges of the day.

Just say no: Protect your time from extra requests. Delegate effectively. Learn to say "no" when appropriate. Don't take on every project and every new customer.

Get energized and get more done! Give us a call and let us know how we can help!

The Team at MPR Supply


Spring Irrigation Tune-ups: Ideas to Grow Your Profits

It's time to tune up irrigation systems for the season. The team at MPR is ready to help! Here are three ideas to consider now:

1. Upgrade Systems with High Efficiency Nozzles. Change traditional spray nozzles to rotary nozzles to provide your customer with water savings all season. Carry these with you and offer them to every client.

2. The Right Specialty Tools Make a Difference. Irrigation service is a specialty, so arm your technicians with the right tools. From riser extractors to wire locators, there are critical tools and supplies that every service person should carry. We have the tools you need in-stock!

3. Observation + Recommendation = Profits. Check the condition and age of every system component, paying attention to heads, nozzles and controllers/sensors. Suggest replacements when items are worn or at the end of their useful life. It often makes sense to switch all of the heads or nozzles if many are functioning poorly, as it saves the customer from future service visits.


New Kichler Surface-Mount Step Lights Offer FAST Installation

Created for easy installation, these new LED step lights mount directly to any wall surface, without the need for a predetermined "box" opening. No need to carve out a hole!

Low Profile, Easy Installation Small profile design for easy installation allows you to mount to the surface without fitting a junction box. Includes template to align mounting hole to get perfect placement.

Clean, Uniform Light Distribution Enjoy a clean, uniform light distribution down and across surfaces, preventing hotspots or light cutoff below the fixture.

Professional Quality & Performance Sealed and fully encapsulated to safeguard from water ingress and the elements – helping to extend the life of the product. Includes 4000-volt system surge protection protects against power surges and irregularities.

Click here to download the product brochure.



Check Drip Zone Performance in Seconds with the NEW Rain Bird® Flow-Indicating Filter

Finally the answer to the common homeowner question: "is my drip working properly?" This new filter makes it even easier to protect and manage drip systems. This compact all-in-one solution delivers instant flow measurement, allowing you to check system health at any time. Plus, built-in pressure regulation and advanced filtration take protection to an unmatched level.

Quick-Read Dial With just a glance, you can identify whether your system is running correctly, or if you have a leak or clogged filter that requires attention.



Next Generation Pumps from Atlantic OASE

Pumps are the heart of all things water features. Without them we have no moving water to circulate, filter or entertain us.

Look towards the day all water garden pumps are DC brushless motor pumps. Your drills, drivers, blowers and mowers are seeing the light of brushless motors, including the vacuum world. More power, less energy and whole lot more ingenuity.

First to market from Atlantic-OASE: the Aquarius Eco-Expert and AquaMax Eco-Expert. These are first DC brushless motor pumps for ponds, pond-free, hardscape and fountains.

When paired with the Eco or EGC cloud controller they offer more options: first to offer a12-function pre-programmed water pattern along with things like runtime, pump status and malfunctions, complete adjustment of output flow and so much more. Also, when paired with the Cloud Controller, these functions can be controlled on the EGC App from anywhere in the world. One other unique feature is that it can pair with up to nine other devices like additional pumps and ProfiLux lighting systems.


Suffering with WiFi Range Issues? The Solution is Toro's SMRT Logic

Toro SMRT Logic™ communicates to the homeowner's controllers (up to 10) and/or outdoor landscape lighting via a proprietary 900 MHz radio signal, NOT relying on the property's Wi-Fi network.

It offers unparalleled remote control of your clients' irrigation, outdoor lighting, and other landscape features through your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Fully compatible with the Toro EVOLUTION Series controller; TMC Series controllers; and Custom Command controllers; as well as, Irritrol® irrigation controllers and Unique Lighting Systems® installations.

Simple plug and play operation that allows the SMRT Logic to sync with the homeowner's router and connect to the internet without the need for network passwords.

The SMRTscape companion app is available for Android and iOS devices. It can also be accessed at SMRTscape.com. The program allows users to enter information about a property's irrigation system, upload photos, customize settings, and then manipulate the irrigation program.

Explore the many ways SMRTscape can grow your business. Ask us for details.


One Stop Shopping for Valve Boxes

NDS® valve boxes span a wide variety of sizes, colors, and designations, and are available with overlapping and drop-in covers. All boxes and covers are made of durable, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) treated with UV inhibitors to prevent fading or cracking, and proudly made in the USA.

Pro-Spec™ Series Valve Boxes
  • Commercial grade; engineered for heavy-duty use
  • Structural support ribs reinforce box for added strength
  • Reinforced covers available for heavier loads
  • Overlapping and drop-in covers available; overlapping covers prevent dirt and grass from settling between body and cover
  • Bolt-down capability with included brass bolt and nut to prevent theft and tampering
  • 5-year warranty
Standard Series Valve Boxes
  • Structural support ribs reinforce box for added strength
  • Overlapping and drop-in covers available; overlapping covers prevent dirt and grass from settling between body and cover
  • Bayonet twist-on cover ensures easy removal on 7 in. and 10 in. round covers
  • Bolt-down capability to prevent theft and tampering (bolt and nut sold separately)
  • 3-year warranty
Valve Box Selector Tool
Looking for the right valve box for your project? Check out the VALVE BOX SELECTOR (scroll to the lower half of the page). Search by SKU number, or choose a box size, box color, cover color, and application to see recommended valve box options.


What is "Force Majeure" and How Is It Impacting Material Costs?

Prices for plastics - and the irrigation products made of plastics - have soared in the last 90 days. What's behind the rapid price increases?

Industry insiders have shared that the suppliers of plastic resin (pellets) declared "force majeure" due to the pandemic. Force majeure is a common clause in contracts which essentially releases the supplier from performance due to an extraordinary event. Manufacturers stopped receiving their scheduled deliveries of plastic during a time of surging demand. And the plastic that was delivered came at a much higher cost! The result: both shortages and price increases.

Please be prepared to adjust your pricing in response to industry-wide inflation. Manufacturers continue to raise their prices due to volatility in raw material costs, freight costs and limited raw material availability. Economic activity is expected to exceed levels not seen since 1951!

Demand is high - and customers are pleased to have a professional like you to do the work.