August News from MPR Supply
Staying Motivated in the Hottest Month
Summer slowdown? Not this year! Long days and hard work can drag on your team's nerves and motivation. Get ahead of burnout! Project a great attitude. You set the tone. If you're motivated, it's contagious. Every day is a new opportunity for success. Take advantage of it and be excited. Build each other up; don't complain.
Recognize good work. Motivate by practicing "random recognition" (the occasional pat on the back) as well as "structured recognition" (giving a small reward for meeting goals). Let them know how proud you are of their accomplishments.
Take 5 to plan. Use 5 extra minutes to plan the day. What needs to happen? What obstacles could arise? What loose ends need to be closed up? Let the group decide how to structure the work.
Goals motivate. Team members need to know exactly what to do and the results you want them to achieve. Weak managers assume workers understand what needs to be accomplished. Be clear on individual targets and measurements; what's acceptable and what's not.
Surprise! Offer special treats or goodies that show you care. A cooler with sports drinks, healthy snacks and ice packs is always welcome on any job site.
The Team at MPR Supply
JARVIS, Dauer’s 300W Wi-Fi Transformer. The SMART Choice!
Get to know Jarvis, Dauer’s 300W Wi-Fi Transformer. JARVIS enables remote control access via your smart device. Other features include:
- 3-zone control, each zone programmed individually.
- 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.
- Housed in 304 stainless steel.
SPECIAL OFFER! FREE JARVIS TRANSFORMER Purchase $1500 in Dauer products during the month of August and receive a Free JARVIS transformer!
Contact your MPR representative for details and… Discover The Power Of Dauer.
No Power? No Problem! Use Rain Bird's ESP-9V Battery Controller
Get reliable control when you don't have AC power with the ESP-9V Series Battery-Operated Controller.Installs Anywhere. Even Underwater The ESP-9V's waterproof case and dual-sealed battery chamber ensure long life even when installed in a wet, muddy valve box. In harsh environment testing the ESP-9V outlasted the competition by 70%. After being submerged in water at alternating extreme hot and cold temperatures the ESP-9V was still going strong after the competition failed in less than two days.
Easier to Program Common programming features are easily accessed on one screen, making programming quick and easy. The LCD screen is 85% larger than the Hunter® Node and the programming icons are big and easy to understand. Manual watering is easy with a dedicated button.
Save Steps When Changing or Cleaning Spray Nozzles
Get more efficient when cleaning and replacing spray nozzles during service visits.Holding up a spray head with one hand while finding the right nozzle with another can be as ineffective as it is frustrating.
The King Spray Loc tool allows you to quickly lock a spray head piston in place while you make any necessary adjustments.
Equip every truck with these time savers now. E-mail us back so we can set some aside for you.
New Automatic Dosing System Keeps Water Features Clean & Clear
Aquascape's Automatic Dosing System was designed to help water feature contractors maintain optimal water quality by accurately and consistently applying their choice of water treatment for their customers, without the need to visit the site frequently. In order for water treatments to work correctly, they need to be added on a regular basis, the dosing system makes it easy!
Multiple water treatment options are available for use with the Automatic Dosing System to maintain, clean, clear, and protect your clients' water features. The dosing system automatically adds the selected water treatment product to the pond or water feature several times per day, helping maintain optimum water quality and clarity.
Features of the Automatic Dosing System include:
- Easily dial in the correct amount of treatment based on water feature size.
- Simple adjustment for increasing/decreasing dosage.
- X2 dosing selector for new ponds and spring start-up.
- Indicator light signals when water treatment pouch needs replacing.
Rising Water Rates Make Pumping from Lakes & Ponds Attractive
Even though our region has ample water resources, the cost of municipal water continues to rise, as the cost to maintain the aging infrastructure grows.Suddenly keeping landscapes healthy gets more expensive every season. Using water available on the project site, such as lakes, retention ponds, streams, and cisterns/tanks, can protect your customers against rising municipal water costs and restrictions.
What are the benefits of using site-sourced water?
Help your customer save on water costs $$$ – without having to rely on municipal water, your customers could save thousands of dollars per year using onsite water sources, as well as save water over the life of the system.
Enhance your proposal with lower operating costs – quoting a system that requires lower operating costs will give you an advantage over the competition, and can often lead to more jobs won. Property owners hate high water bills and may even stop using their system if the costs become too overbearing.
Typically no restrictions on when water is available for use, what can be watered, and how much – using the water onsite efficiently will keep the landscape green, healthy, and attractive – often essential for maintaining businesses and property values.
Ready to implement site-sourced water on your projects? We can help with pumps, controls and complete pump stations from Flint and Walling and other industry partners.
2023 Predicted to Be a Record-Breaking Holiday Decorating Season
Industry leaders are predicting a record-breaking holiday decorating season. Upper income customers have money and are spending. Plus an aging population wants "do it for me" convenience. MPR is ready with the best products (lights, greenery, RGB, and more) for your residential and commercial projects. It's not too early to place a stock order to get what you need..
Ask us for holiday lights pricing and new products for this season.