April News from MPR Supply

Because Your Business is Important to Us

We know you're incredibly busy preparing for the spring rush.
Our entire team stands ready to support your success.
Promoting your productivity. Rely on us to get you the supplies you need, fast. Whether you’re shopping in-store or receiving a delivery, our goal is to get you back to work – and on to the next project.

What you need, in-stock now. We’ve boosted our inventory and added many new products for 2023. Check out new ways to be more productive and stay ahead of inflation.

Investing in your success. We share resources and education, like this monthly newsletter, to keep you up-to-date on industry happenings and best practices.

We’re committed to earn your business. Let’s go!
The Team at MPR Supply

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New at MPR: Dauer’s 3-Zone 300W Smart Wi-Fi Transformer

Introducing JARVIS, Dauer Manufacturing’s 3-zone, 300W Smart Wi-Fi Transformer.

Housed in 304 stainless steel with removable hinged door and lockable latch, JARVIS enables remote control access via your smart device, allows 3 zones at 100W each, and features angled din-rails. Other features include:

• 3-zone control, each zone programmed individually using a single unit.
• Scheduling timer control options independent per channel.
• Sunset & sunrise (digital photocell) with astronomic function.
• Settings saved in the cloud.
• Clock timer on/off options.
• Digital power meter (app-specific function) allows viewing of real-time power consumption and monthly history.
• Operating temperature is -20° C to +40° C.
• Integrated short circuit and overload protection.
• Suitable for wet location.

Contact your MPR representative to order and for more details, and… Discover The Power Of Dauer.

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New at MPR: Rain Bird RC2 WiFi Controller

The Complete Smart Control Solution
With the NEW Rain Bird RC2 Smart Irrigation Control Solution you can confidently manage your customers' systems from anywhere.

It offers smart WiFi access for real-time alerts and automatic weather adjustments that can save water and money

Not every jobsite has a WiFi network – for example, a new construction project or open spaces, like parks. Or a homeowner that can’t find the WiFi password or is hesitant to share it. In those cases, the RC2 will create a temporary hot spot and the app will help you configure the features that make your job easier and more profitable. Once connected, the app takes you through each step, so you don’t need to be a technology wizard to look like one.

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Must-Have for Spring Irrigation Electrical Repairs: Add-A-Zone

Need to work around bad, shorted or broken field wires without digging up an entire landscape to run a new wire?

Control 2 valves with only one good wire pair with Add-A-Zone.

Exclusive features:

• Both valves connected to Add-A-Zone are independently timed and controlled.
• The two valves can be set to separate watering schedules and programs in the controller.
• No disruption of the landscape to repair problems.

Solve these problems:

• Divide existing zones stations with a new valve to correct pressure problems. Permits the addition of an additional valve to systems that have an open station on the controller.
• Work around broken field wires and maintain full system functionality.

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Legendary Performance: NDS Catch Basins and Grates

Designed for years of trouble-free service, NDS offers a complete line of catch basins and grates and channel drain for residential and commercial stormwater management solutions.

NDS catch basins have sump areas that collect debris and prevent clogging of the pipeline, and grates are available in a variety of patterns and colors to blend in with surrounding surfaces.

We offer round, square or atrium grates to fit with catch basins. Order catch basins in popular 9", 12", and 18" square models depending on the stormwater volume you are seeking to manage.

Need help planning drainage for your next project? Ask our in-house drainage experts for advice on the right products to use.

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Popular Landscape Enhancement: Bubbling Water Feature
Atlantic's Basalt Columns Make It Easy to Sell & Install

Using an Atlantic Fountain Basin, you can create a simple bubbling fountain or formal statuary fountain that transforms a garden with sound and movement. The sub-surface reservoir stores and circulates water up through a decorative feature of your choice.

Atlantic's Fountain Basins are the strongest, most stable, most convenient basins available to the contractor today.
Make use of Basalt Columns to make an attractive, overflowing feature.

• Hexagonal stone pillars have a snapped top and sawn base for stability
• Volcanic basalt oxidizes to a multi-colored patina over time
• Atlantic's Basalt Columns are generously core-drilled to 1⅜" to fit up to 1" Schedule 40 PVC or 3/4" kink-free tubing, plus a light cord
• A 2" diameter, 5" deep socket recesses Atlantic's Fountain Light and buffers the water plume
• Available in single or three piece sets for design flexibility

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Focus on Job Site Efficiency with Lean Contracting Principals

Contractors can adopt many of the same lean principles drive dramatic productivity improvements in the manufacturing sector.

“Lean contracting” focuses on many aspects of efficiency, "getting more done in less time with less effort". Examples of lean ways to capture more efficiency include:

• Smoothing job workflow - Avoid wasted time by having all steps planned ahead. This will result in an reduction in idle equipment and labor, increases in efficient routing between worksites, and continuous flow throughout projects.
• Eliminating extra steps - For example, purchasing rotors with nozzles factory-installed.
• Making sure the job is done right - Avoid re-work and call-backs by taking the time to run quality control tests right off the bat.
• Investing in labor-saving tools and equipment
• Using pre-assembled components and other labor-savers

Enemies of efficiency include:

• Workmanship that's rushed and falsely-labeled "good enough." It inevitably leads to reworks or a damaged reputation.
• Sub-standard components or poor performing sub-contractors.

Take the time to conduct a "lean contracting" audit at your company. You'll be surprised how many ways you can eliminate wasted time, materials and effort, growing your bottom line.

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