Electrical issues are among the most common—and most frustrating—challenges in irrigation systems. This session gives participants the skills and confidence to diagnose and resolve electrical problems quickly and safely.
It will cover common failure points in controllers, valves, sensors, and communication lines, along with best practices for grounding, surge protection, and proper installation.
Pull up a chair and tap into decades of hard-earned wisdom in this lively, candid discussion with some of the most experienced irrigation professionals in the field. Ask the Old Guys brings together a panel of seasoned veterans who have seen it all—good years, dry years, system failures, breakthrough ideas, and everything in between.
Too much water and your profits drown. Too little and your landscapes die of thirst. This session slices through the confusion with real-world clarity—arming both fresh recruits and seasoned vets with the tools, terms, and timing they need to own their irrigation schedules.
Still billing by the hour? You’re not just leaving money on the table—you’re capping your growth. In this no-fluff session, we’ll unpack the proven benefits of flat-rate pricing (also known as upfront pricing) versus the outdated time-and-materials model. Through firsthand interviews with top-performing contractors from around the country who’ve made the switch—and never looked back—you’ll hear how flat rate has increased profitability, boosted customer trust, and created operational clarity.