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With a 10-year track record, Profile solid metal nozzles have helped golf course superintendents save millions of gallons of water each year by improving distribution uniformity and eliminating overwatering.
Manufactured by Underhill International, Profile nozzles replace OEM plastic nozzles, which may be clogged or eroded after years of use. With solid brass construction and stainless steel outlets, Profile nozzles improve DU rates up to 85 percent or better, eliminating dry patches, donuts and excessive watering.
“Profile nozzles have been installed at golf courses across the U.S. with verifiable results in improved DU, water savings and better turf health,” reports Mark Faris, vice president of sales and marketing at Underhill.
“With continuing drought conditions in many states, Profile nozzles have been a practical solution, helping courses cut back on water use while still keeping greens and tees healthy and playable,” he said.
A wide range of models is available for Toro and Rain Bird golf heads with 1 ¼” and 1 ½” inlets. Replacement sets include full-circle, mid-range and close-in coverage. The metal nozzles can also extend the life of golf sprinklers by improving long-term performance.
In an effort to conserve water on golf courses, municipal water districts in California are offering rebates to courses that retrofit with Underhill Profile solid metal nozzles. These areas include: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Diego County and southern Ventura County.
For information on the California metal nozzle rebate program, call the coordinator at 888.376.3314 or visit the Metropolitan Water District website at http://socalwatersmart.com/index.php/outdoor-products or
www.bewaterwise.com,
Underhill’s Profile nozzles have undergone extensive testing by the Center for Irrigation Technology (California State University, Fresno). The two-year study, conducted at a series of courses, found that metal nozzles significantly improved distribution uniformity and reduced water consumption in one season by an average of six percent, and up to 20 percent on some sites. They were also successful in preventing wind drift.