Selecting the right irrigation pump for your project can feel like an overwhelming task. Choosing the right pump can affect your budget, timeline and the longevity and performance of your irrigation system. The experts at the Central Pump Hotline have the knowledge and resources to help you pick a pump for your application. What information do you need? It’s important …

Professionals hate the dreaded customer call-back. Doing the same task twice wastes time and chews up profits. You can’t get to other customers because you’re back at the same place. They destroy your schedule and your profits. Customers hate callbacks too. They hate having to complain. They hate taking another day off work. They hate staring out the window waiting …

For years, professionals lived by a simple rule when establishing a new lawn or overseeding:  never apply weed control as it will limit the ability to raise a healthy stand of turf. This meant that weeds had free reign to germinate and compete with the new turf for up to a full month.   Then they would need to be controlled …

While Congress took action to raise the quota for H-2B visas in late March, many contractors are deeply worried that the changes come too late for 2018. The US departments of Labor and Homeland Security must still process thousands of applications before the season hits. In February, over 144,000 visa requests had been filed for 66,000 slots. The March changes …

As one of the fastest growing full-service distributors of irrigation, turf supplies, outdoor living products and contractor equipment, Central continues to add new store locations to better meet the needs of professional contractors. In spring 2018, the company announced another wave of expansion, opening new stores in 5 states.  Additional new stores will be announced in additional waves throughout the …

1) Traditional Spring Yard Cleanups –  Customers always like their landscapes to look their best to start the season.  Always offer a specific spring clean-up visit where your crews can pay extra attention to leaves, branches, spring pruning, bed edging/mulching and more. Professionals report these cleanups are significantly more profitable than in-season mowing services, so start early and book as …

According to the Wall Street Journal last month, “a nationwide truck shortage is forcing thousands of shippers into a tough choice: postpone all but the most important deliveries, or pay dearly to jump to the front of the line.” The pinch has been caused by several factors: freight volumes have risen due to a strong economy new DOT regulations have …

Trying to decide which WiFi irrigation controller will work best for you? There’s no question that WiFi controllers are the future.  As AOL founder Steve Case points out in his book “The Third Wave”:  “The Third Wave of the Internet is coming – the moment where the internet transforms from something we interact with to something that interacts with everything …

Get the Right Tools on Your Trucks. Irrigation service goes faster when technicians have the right tools and know how to use them.   Use the off-season to master electrical troubleshooting and wire tracing with on-line tutorials. Stock up on specialized tools and supplies like riser extractors, valve box pumps and insect spray. Dial for Dollars.   If you are routing a technician …

Whether your pumping needs are for a residential project or a large golf course, Central can supply the pumps, controls and accessories to make your project a success. The Central Pump Hotline provides Central customers with direct access to our pump experts. We can offer pump sizing and selection assistance, troubleshooting, and pump application recommendations. This brand new resource, launched …