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A newly installed Hunter irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK, is part of a long-term plan to help futureproof Leicester Tigers\u2019 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, according to Head Groundsman Ed Mowe.<\/p>\nA newly installed Hunter irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK, is part of a long-term plan to help futureproof Leicester Tigers\u2019 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, according to Head Groundsman Ed Mowe.<\/p>\n
With a CV boasting positions at Leicester City Football Club, England FA’s St George’s Park and now Leicester City Tigers, it is safe to say that Ed knows how to produce a high-quality sports pitch. He has been with the Tigers for six years and he now believes that the time has come to look to the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe old surface was coming towards the end of its life span, and we are going to be hosting more games soon because we\u2019ve got a Leicester Tigers Women\u2019s team, who will be playing their home games here. So, this year, we had a new pitch constructed and we also saw an opportunity to replace all our irrigation sprinkler heads. The previous heads were old, and we were trying to replace them as they were breaking, so it just made sense to start fresh.<\/p>\n
\u201cUltimately, we want to futureproof the stadium and the pitch, so it can be in the best possible shape moving forwards.\u201d<\/p>\n
The pitch construction was carried out by Premier Turf who worked with Prime Irrigation. It was decided that the pitch would benefit from a mixture of Hunter TTS-885 and I-80 rotors, which were supplied by KAR UK – the leading wholesaler of irrigation equipment in the UK.<\/p>\n
The 885 rotor belongs to the Hunter TTS-800 portfolio and provides maximum uniformity and longevity. The high-torque gear drives are the strongest in the industry, so the challenges of reclaimed water use, or poor water quality are mitigated.<\/p>\n
The TTS-885 also benefits from Hunter\u2019s patented TTS (Total-Top-Service) technology which allows for every serviceable element of the rotor to be accessed through the top.<\/p>\n
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Mechanical and electrical, big and small, you can get to every component without disturbing the playing surface. That means there\u2019s no more digging, no more unsightly scars, and more importantly, one less item on a busy turf manager\u2019s schedule. Other notable features of the TTS-885 include true full-circle and adjustable part-circle (60\u00b0 to 360\u00b0), exclusive PressurePort\u2122 nozzle technology, and a radius of 11.3 to 28.7 m.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile the I-80 is built with a robust, dirt-tolerant gear drive that offers the highest torque output of any rotor in the commercial sphere, and extends a radius range from 11.3 to 29.6 m. The I-80 features a wide range of highly efficient, dual-trajectory, wind-fighting nozzles for highly efficient performance in a range of applications. It also provides TTS via its integrated, surface-mounted snap-ring.<\/p>\n
To accompany the rotors Ed opted for the mobile-friendly Centralus irrigation management platform and the Roam remote \u2013 which eliminates the need to go back and forth to the sprinkler controller. This connectivity allows you to view a controller\u2019s status, change settings, view forecasts, save water, and receive instant notifications of important system alarms \u2014 all without costly and time-consuming travel and site visits.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year really has proved just how important a good irrigation system is,\u201d said Ed. \u201cThe rotors provide us with excellent coverage, and they are not as prone to drift. Previously we were getting a lot of drift off the old heads. They are incredibly easy to use and maintain \u2013 you can simply pull them out and there is no digging involved. You don\u2019t have to take them apart to alter the arcs. I\u2019ve not had any issues with them at all and they perform excellently.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Centralus and the Roam remote have also been of huge benefit,\u201d continued Ed. \u201cIt is all connected to the internet so I can easily sort out the various irrigation programmes. Having this flexibility has saved us thousands of pounds too because, if for example, I have set a programme and we get a big downpour of rain then I can simply switch it off. Also, in this respect we can target specific areas on the pitch. We just keep the remote in our pockets and if we see a dry patch or the manager wants a certain area watered, we can switch it on with the press of a button.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall, I\u2019m really impressed \u2013 and the irrigation system is absolutely helping to futureproof the pitch. It has helped to keep the moisture levels up for the grass to grow and the whole package just works for us.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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