Travels with Terry

Quick Coupler Swing Joint Modifications

The 1-inch-diameter PVC quick coupler swing joints used on the greens and tees, which are 2 to 3 years old, are replaced only after they break because they are used quite frequently and they are simply wearing out. The 1-inch-diameter threaded brass elbows and nipples are much stiffer and they handle the constant quick coupler use a lot better. The quick coupler valve is further held in place by using two ∑-inch-diameter by 12-inch metal rebars that slip through circular openings on either side of a special Lasco Snaplok PVC fitting. It takes one-in-a-half to two hours to change out each Q/C valve. The new swing joints cost about $ 75 each. Brian Goleski, superintendent, J.R. Wilson, equipment manager, and Carlos Chavez, irrigation technician, at the Noyac Golf Club in Sag Harbor, Long Island, N.Y., are the successful management team.

Irrigation Technician’s Vehicle

Brian Goleski, superintendent, J.R. Wilson, equipment manager, and Carlos Chavez, irrigation technician, at the Noyac Golf Club in Sag Harbor, Long Island, N.Y., successfully modified the 2012 Toro Workman 4300HD into an irrigation vehicle. The Reelcraft Model #EP2405-23-18-10FFTW4 Nordic Series Electric Hose Reel ($4,000) has a 1-inch-diameter, high-pressure water hose 125 feet long for hand watering greens, etc. National Tools & Equipment provided the Model 41891-2456 tool box ($300). Inside the tool box is a Warn Air-Power SPI Model #76800 Electrically Operated Air Compressor ($1,000) that is directly connected to the vehicle’s 12-volt battery. There is also a 20-gallon air tank, with a quick-connect air hose fitting. There is lots of room for the technician’s tools, parts and supplies. It took about 10 hours to install all of the improvements.