Buyer’s Index
Water
Flowmeter
Blue-White Industries
Constructed of polysulfone to resist high temperatures and pressures, the F-450N has 0.1 to 10 GPM flow ranges, and can be configured for in-line or panel mounting. It features thicker body walls and larger half union connections than the previous model. Additional features include polyvinylidene fluoride or polypropylene wetted parts, an adjustable flow-indicating marker, and stainless steel guide rods and floats. An integral flow adjustment valve is optional.
Contact: (714) 893-8529
Monitoring system
ADS
The ADS Spider monitors and controls inputs and outputs for water and sewer pumping stations, CSOs and stormwater applications. The stand-alone system logs data and notifies users of system events with an alarm. It can communicate using text messages, e-mail, voice and Internet. The system also features a built-in Web server that can communicate with most computers and operating systems. Stainless steel or plastic enclosures and battery packs are optional.
Contact: (256) 430-6261
Meter
Extech Instruments
The ExStik CL200 is a total residual chlorine meter that directly measures chlorine in drinking water, cooling towers, wastewater treatment systems and pools from 0.01 ppm to 10 ppm, eliminating the need to store and transport samples to the lab for analysis. The unit features a large LCD display that shows chlorine and temperature readings, and an analog bar graph that illustrates changes. It measures temperatures from 23° to 194° F.
Contact: (781) 890-7440
Ball valve
Asahi/America
The Halar true union ball valve can be used as a manual valve or with the company’s pneumatic or electric actuators. Constructed of a corrosion-resistant thermoplastic material in ½” and 1″ sizes, the unit allows flow and pressure in either direction. The valve turns smoothly in difficult applications.
Contact: (877) 242-7244
Lighting
Fixture
Sun Valley Lighting
The Sigma outdoor fixture is designed in a traditional gas lamp style with a rounded dome, detailed rim and curved supports. Available in 37″ × 23 ½” and 28″ × 18 ½” sizes, the fixture is available with 50- to 250-watt lamps and can be mounted on walls and poles up to 20′ in height. The fixture is constructed of weather- and corrosion-resistant cast aluminum with a polyester powder coat finish. A segmented aluminum reflector in a high-impact, clear-tempered glass lens is housed in the fixture’s hood. The fixture’s lamp and ballast can be accessed without using tools, and its quick-disconnect feature allows the electrical module to be quickly removed from the luminaire. The fixture is available in black, white and dark bronze, or can be customized. Smooth and textured finishes also are available.
Contact: (800) 877-6537
Inverter
Staco Energy Products
The FirstLine 924 is a three-phase uninterruptible power supply that provides lighting during emergencies for 8 to 16 kilowatt applications. The unit transfers to battery power, supplying 90 minutes of lighting during power failures. The batteries are recharged when the power returns. It can be used with a variety of lighting systems, including incandescent, magnetic and electronic fluorescent ballasts, high power factor compact fluorescent, high intensity discharge, high pressure sodium and metal halide. The unit also includes an LCD display that shows system status and alarms.
Contact: (866) 261-1191
Lighting system
Kim Lighting
The Bounce Bollard line includes LED lighting for illuminating courtyards, shopping centers, pedestrian areas, entryways and paths. Available in wall- and pedestrian-scale pole-mount configurations, the line is available in 30, 45 and 60 watts. The line features a cutoff optical system for illuminating the ground and a controlled up-light feature for nighttime lighting. Glare is reduced with the unit’s flat lens horizontal lamp optical system.
Contact: www.kimlighting.com
Lighting lens
Fluorolite Plastics
Fluorolite Wraps are plastic replacement wrap-around diffuser lenses for use with new and discontinued fluorescent lighting fixtures. Constructed of acrylic materials, the one-piece lenses are available in sizes up to 8′ long for one, two or four bulbs. Lenses are available in 0.125″-thick diamond patterns or 0.080″-thick textured white.
Contact: (508) 788-1200
Lighting fixtures
Orbit Industries/UMI
The line of high intensity discharge lights includes flood lights, wall packs, ceiling mounts and high-bay lights. The fixtures are designed for parking facilities, overpasses and underpasses, building exteriors, entryways and signage. Adjustable slip-fitters and pole mounting arms also are available. Fixture housings are constructed of heavy-duty cast aluminum with a dark bronze polyester powder-coated finish. The fixtures also include heat-, shock- and impact-resistant tempered glass and borosilicate glass lenses. They also are suitable for wet conditions. A stainless steel wire guard is available for certain models.
Contact: (800) 906-7248
Grounds Maintenance
Hedge trimmer
Metabo
The HS65 features double-sided, hardened steel blades that move in opposite directions and are designed to reduce vibration. Between each cutter is a 1 ⅛” space for use in large and small applications. It also includes a 30° blade angle. With a 53 inch-lb. maximum torque and 3,200 strokes per min., the 26″ trimmer is available with the company’s S-automatic safety slip clutch to protect the motor and gears from objects, such as a hidden wire fence or overgrown vegetation. To operate the trimmer, users press dual safety switches that, when released, stop the blades after 0.05 seconds. The unit also is equipped with a hand guard to protect operators and full insulation to prevent electrical shocks. It can handle up to ¾” twigs, and uses a guide to lift and guide twigs and branches to the cutting blade.
Contact: (800) 638-2264
Vehicle attachment
SourceOne
The Plugr Tow Pro is a self-contained attachment for use on any tow vehicle. It features reciprocating aerators and deep driven tines. A 2-hp engine powers the aerators, and the control panel is battery-powered. It also features an 84,000-square-foot-per-hour capacity at 3 to 4 miles per hour. Tow vehicles can maneuver close to buildings or landscape features using an offset capability. Operators can maneuver over sprinkler heads without stopping using the single switch tine disengagement feature, which is found on the control panel. A transport switch also increases ground clearance for loading. Operators are notified by indicator lights if vehicle speed is too slow or too fast for aeration.
Contact: (888) 418-9065