Sports Turf Applications

SPORTS TURF WATERING SOLUTIONS

Automatic sports field irrigation has never been easier! The Micro Rain line of travelers offers a cost effective, portable method for effective sports turf irrigation.

Coaches, landscape managers, and groundskeepers have added pressure these days when it comes to turf maintenance. More emphasis is being placed on turf being properly maintained for looks and to help today's athletes avoid serious injury. It's called proactive management and with the addition of a Micro Rain traveling irrigation system, the results can be significant. These machines are designed to be extremely user friendly, have unparalleled performance, and operate completely unattended. They are a great alternative to in-ground irrigation systems which are typically more expensive, higher maintenance, and have sprinkler heads that often need to be repaired, causing damage to the field. Proven turf management programs that include aeration, fertilization, and a Micro Rain irrigation system with its uniform water applications will ensure your field has a "softer feel" and healthier look.

SETUP STEPS

Setting up the Micro Rain system is quick and simple. The reel is positioned at one end of the field and the sprinkler cart is towed to the opposite end. Only the sprinkler cart travels the field at your desired speed, applying water evenly and preventing any soil compaction. All models are completely turbine driven, utilizing all of the water that enters the system. Shut down is automatic upon completion of an application setting.

Step 1: Move machine into position
Step 2: Raise hitch to anchor machine
Step 3: Pull anti-reverse out and put gearbox in neutral to unroll hose
Step 4: Pull sprinkler cart out
Step 5: Adjust speed control for application rate
Step 6: Traveler automatically shuts off at end of watering

POPULAR MICRO RAIN SIZES FOR SPORTS TURF

MR32 Ultra Drive

The MR32 Ultra Drive utilizes dry cell battery technology that powers a small 12-volt motor to retract the hose. Simply charge the battery, move the unit to any operating location and begin watering for up to eight hours of continuous operation. This system does not require any water flow or pressure to retract the hose, meaning any water source from 3 to 30 gallons per minute is adequate. Low pressure is not a problem with the Ultra Drive!

STANDARD FEATURES:

12 Volt electric drive
Odyssey dry cell battery
3 Amp, battery charger with auto shutoff
Heavy duty, all metal drum and chassis design
Automatic retraction and shutdown
Speed control for desired application rates
Pressure gauge to determine inlet pressure
Supply hose (1” x 15’)
Scrolled levelwind to ensure tube wraps correctly
Tube mis-wrap safety
Two wheel sprinkler cart with part circle impact or rotor style sprinkler
Stabilizer legs
Durable powder coat finish
1 year machine warranty and 3 year 100% poly tube warranty

SPECIFICATIONS:

-Tube I.D. - 1.0”
-Tube length - 240’
-Machine length - 64”
-Machine width - 34”
-Machine height - 48”
-Machine weight (dry) - 405#
-Palletized weight - 461#

MODEL	GALLONS PER MINUTE	INLET PSI	NOZZLE SIZE MM	TOTAL WIDTH FT	IRRIGATED WIDTH (80%) FT	MAX LENGTH FT	ACRES PER PULL	RETRACTION RATE (FT/HOUR) @APPLICATION DEPTH
								0.25"	0.50"	0.75"	1.0"	1.5"	2.0"
MR32 Ultra Drive (1" x 242')	2.8 4 10.4 19.3 25.8 30	25 35 55 75 95 105	3 4 6 8 9 10	70 85 108 129 135 135	56 68 86 103 108 108	277 285 296 307 310 310	.36 .44 .58 .73 .77 .77	19 23 47 72 92 108	23 36 346 54	24 31 36	23 27

High speed gearing combinations are available on all models for faster retraction rates when used for germinating grass seed or cooling artificial turf grass fields.

Our friendly staff is waiting to provide you with information on how to adapt your water source to accommodate a Micro Rain watering system. Giving your field the proper care is only a phone call away!

Demonstration videos can be found in the downloads section.