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USING SITE-SOURCED WATER FOR SMART IRRIGATION

The extreme drought that has been devastating many parts of the U.S. has impacted water restrictions,

 as well as contributed to rising water costs, forcing many to step away from using municipal water and transition into using alternative sources.   ....read article

WHY USING A MULTIPLE VFD ON A PUMP STATION MAKES SENSE?

What is a Variable Frequency Drive?
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are a type of motor controller that drives an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage of its power supply.   ...read more

 

 

 

WHAT MAKES A GREAT PUMP STATION?

Enclosure Features
Pump station housing and protection are important factors when it comes to maintaining a healthy system. Munro enclosures offer the following options:  ...read more

 

 

 

3-TIPS FOR SELECTING AN IRRIGATION PUMP

Saving time and increasing profitability is essential to a successful irrigation season. Selecting the right pump for the application will help you reduce unnecessary time in the field, allowing you to move on to the next job faster...read more

 

 

SAVE TIME, PREVENT ERRORS, & GET MORE ACCOMPLISHED

6/5/20 - This will be an irrigation season unlike any other. Response to COVID19 may mean reduced man power or reduced time in the field. You need tools and products that will save man-hours and increase profitability...read more
 
 
 
 
 

WINTERIZATION TIPS FOR IRRIGATION PUMPS

10/28/19 - Correct irrigation pump winterization is necessary for keeping your pump protected from damage due to freezing – saving you valuable time and money...read more
 
 
 
 
 

PUMP STATION UPGRADES AND REPLACEMENTS

8/28/19 - As pump station components age, or when the station doesn’t have water or the pressure it needs, the first thought is usually that the pump station is causing the problem...read more
 
 
 
 
 

TROUBLESHOOTING CENTRIFUGAL IRRIGATION PUMPS

6/19/19 - Whether you’re starting your pump for the first time this spring, or you’re a pump service pro, these handy tips will help you resolve most common issues...read more
 
 
 
 
SIMPLE STEPS FOR CENTRIFUGAL PUMP SIZING FOR IRRIGATION
 
4/26/19Pump sizing is essential when choosing the right pump for an irrigation application. Incorrect sizing can lead to low pumping efficiency and may negatively affect energy consumption and cost, or may result in the irrigation system not performing at all. The following simple steps will help you quickly find the performance required for the application so that you can select a pump that is best suited for the job...read more
 
 

 

TOP 10 PUMP QUESTIONS

2/15/19 - Pumps are a lot less complicated than they appear at first glance. Understanding a few basics will go a long way! ...read more

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STUDENT TO INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

1/27/20 – Zack Olinger began his story with the Irrigation Association in 2017 as an E3 winner. Since then he graduated from Iowa State University and began his career in the industry, joining Munro Companies in 2019... (read more)

 

 

 

FOUR FACTORS TO CONSIDER FOR IRRIGATION PUMPS

2/18/19 Pumps & Systems
Irrigation pump requirements are influenced by the type and scope of the system to be installed. Gathering some basic information from the irrigation plan is essential when selecting the correct pump for the application...read more

 

 

MEET A TOP ADVANCER

7/18/18 Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association
How do you grow from a single merchantile store in Rifle, CO, to a recognized industry leader as a manufacturer of irrigation pumps? Only by a dedicated focus on meeting the needs of the customer...read more

 

 

HOW PUMPS CAN IMPROVE WATER EFFICIENCY

10/17/16 Lawn & Landscape
Pump stations—often referred to as the hardest-working components of an irrigation system—are designed to pressurize water from supply sources such as ponds, wells, lakes, ravines and storage tanks and direct it to irrigation systems on residential, commercial and agricultural properties...read more

 

 

PUMP STATIONS...STREAMLINING DESIGN

2/18/10 Irrigation & Green Industry
With water an increasingly scarce and valuable resource, it’s more important than ever for landscape irrigation designs to include efficiencies in every component of the system-including the pumping equipment...read more

 


MUNRO COMPANY NEWS

MISSY JOHNSON NAMED REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER FOR MUNRO

03/13/22 - Munro, the leading manufacturer of pumps, pump controls, and pump stations for the turf irrigation market, has named Missy Johnson as its new Inside Sales Representative...(read more)

 

 

 

MUNRO ADDS 5-YEAR PUMP STATION WARRANTY WITH HUNTER IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

7/13/20 - As reported in many industry publications – Now there’s another reason to choose Munro Pump Stations: a 5-Year Warranty when installed with a 100% Hunter system. read more

 

 

 

ZACK OLINGER NAMED REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER FOR MUNRO

10/31/19 - Munro, the leading manufacturer of pumps, pump controls, and pump stations for the turf irrigation market has named Zack Olinger as its new Central US Regional Account Manager...read more

 

 

 

MUNRO ACQUIRES FLOWATER IRRIGATION

6/14/19 - Munro, the leading manufacturer of pumps, pump controls, and pump stations for the turf irrigation market, is pleased to announce the acquisition of FloWater Irrigation...read more


 

 


MIKE YARUSSI NAMED REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER FOR MUNRO

3/27/19 - Munro, a manufacturer of pumps, pump controls and pump stations for the turf irrigation market, has named Mike Yarussi as its new regional account manager for the Eastern United States...read more

 

 

 

MUNRO NAMES GUY COLLINS NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR

9/27/18 - Munro, a manufacturer of pumps, pump controls, and pump stations for the turf irrigation market has named Guy Collins as its new national sales director. Collins will work closely with the company’s network of professional distributors...read more