Rain Bird’s Project PRS, an initiative launched in 2013 that aims to education irrigation contractors and their customers about the benefits of pressure-regulating irrigation technology, will continue its mission in 2015.
“In 2013, Rain Bird’s Project PRS encouraged contractors to learn more about pressure regulating technology, install it at their customers’ sites, monitor the resulting water savings and enter a contest to see who could save the most water,” said Anita Matlock, area specification manager for Rain Bird. “Over a period of just a few months, Project PRS received nearly 1,500 entries from contractors all across the United States who reported saving an amazing total of 215,485,448 gallons of water.”
In addition, research conducted by the University of Arizona’s Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science shows Rain Bird’s PRS technology saves both time and water, says the company. The department’s study measured eight different turf plots—four with Rain Bird’s PSR technology and four without—and conducted 10 different tests measuring precipitation rate, application efficiency and distribution uniformity.
According to Rain Bird, the university’s research showed the company’s sprays and rotors with PSR technology had higher application efficiency and distribution uniformity than non-PRS sprays and rotors as inlet pressure increased.
“The University of Arizona’s research has inspired us to continue spreading the Project PRS message that pressure-regulating technology can provide improved performance and significant water savings,” said Matlock. “In 2015, we’re challenging contractors everywhere to learn more about pressure regulation and put it to work for their customers.”
