Pump Controls – Selection Guide & Challenge Prevention

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Course Outline: Pump Controls – Selection Guide & Challenge Prevention

A. Introduction

  1. Overview of pump controls
  2. What is happening when we start & stop a pump
  3. What other needs might we have?

B. Pump Start Relay

  1. How it works
  2. Installation
  3. What can go wrong? - Troubleshooting
  4. PRV

C. Pressure Switch

  1. How it works
  2. Installation
  3. What can go wrong? - Troubleshooting

D. Flow Switch

  1. How it works
  2. Installation
  3. What can go wrong? – Troubleshooting

E. Variable Frequency Drives

  1. How it works
  2. Installation
  3. What can go wrong? – Troubleshooting
  4. Accessories

F. Easy Selection Guide

  1. Non-Irrigation Water Needs
  2. Zone balancing

G. Key Points & Conclusion

 

 

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Shawn Sandink

Shawn Sandink – CLIA, CIC, CID
With over 20 years of Green Industry leadership experience, Shawn has worked at many positions within the industry including: Irrigation Technician, Landscape Contractor, Irrigation Distribution Customer Service, Sales, Pump-Station Associate Service Provider and Trainer. 

Recently, Shawn has been positioned as the Assistant Training Manager at SiteOne Landscape Supply.  Shawn is a passionate trainer who thrives on the success of others.  He enjoys serving the greater industry community as an Irrigation Association Instructor and training at many Green Industry events.  Shawn lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife Sharon.

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