Atlantic Installs Largest Golf Pump Station in the Northeast

Atlantic Irrigation took delivery and installed the largest golf irrigation pump station in the Northeast last week.  Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ selected Atlantic and Watertronics as their team to supply the bulk of their water for the foreseeable future.  The new pump station skid was designed by Irrigation Consulting, Inc. of Pepperell, Mass.  The station accommodates a total of seven pumps in all.

Five of these serve as their primary source of irrigation for 38 holes of their 54 hole facility, there is also a separate pump that will transfer water to the remote storage pond and pump station on demand via radio signal.  The new station also includes a pump dedicated to supplying water for fire suppression for a planned maintenance building replacement.  The total irrigation capacity of this impressive new pump station is rated at 3225 gallons per minute at 125 psi.  Add the additional equipment and functions and this becomes the largest irrigation pump of its kind anywhere in the Northeast.  Atlantic also supplied the 24" C-905 DR-18 PVC Pipe that the zee pipe will connect to, along with all related pipe and fittings.

Somerset Hills Progressing Nicely

Things are progressing nicely on the irrigation replacement at Somerset Hills Country Club in Bernardsville, NJ.  First, the pump house turned out amazing.  Because of environmental restrictions, the footprint of the existing pump house could not be enlarged or expanded.  So, in order to gain capacity which requires larger equipment, the club chose to use a submersible pump configuration, where the pumps themselves are actually located out in the pond on sleds.  These pumps discharge the water through High Density Polyethylene pipes, back to the location of the former pump house, which has been totally reconstructed from the floor up.  Inside this structure is a skid that includes filtration and flow metering. The pump control panel is also located within the structure, but is not shown in the pictures below.  The exterior of the new structure is a work of art.  Designed to appear like a root cellar, the building is "sunken" below grade, however,due to some creative earthwork, the structure still uses the finished floor elevation of the former pump house, but earth was graded up to the new structure to make it appear that half it is below grade.  I must say, it is all very tastefully accomplished for such a utilitarian type of structure.  What's also nice is with the pumping equipment being located under water out in the middle of the pond, there is literally no pump noise generated from within the pump house itself.  Its perfectly quiet inside the building. The only thing that makes any noise at all is an Aqua master Aqua Air system when running. This system is an air compressor that runs and generates oxygen that is fed through a series of tubes to diffusers that are strategically located in the pond.  It too, like the pumps, are low visual impact.  Only small disturbances may be seen at the water's surface where the oxygen from each diffuser escapes the pond.  The aqua air is very efficient pond aeration, and does wonder's for keeping the pond clean and free of algae.  The irrigation installation is progressing nicely as well.  The contractor, Landscapes Unlimited, from Lincoln, Nebraska has worked strategically since receiving materials in early July to get mainlines and wire paths brought back to the Central Controller located at the Club's maintenance area.  This was done so that the new Rain Bird IC System could be programmed and operated from the Central as early as possible.  From that point on, all areas are entered into the sprinkler data base as soon as they are completed, and stations are being operated automatically almost as quickly as they are installed.  Like the pumps, the pump house and the pond aeration system, the IC control system is also visually low impact on this beautiful property whereas all electrical components are buried below grade and no one has to ever look at ugly control boxes on this property ever again.  The lucky members of this wonderful club will enjoy the beauty and serenity of this property the way it was intended when A.W. Tillinghast designed the golf course back in 1918.  It is truly a special property and Atlantic Irrigation is very proud to be a part of this legacy.

Pump House Exterior and Pond

Pump House Interior Showing Filtration Skid and Magnetic Flow Meter

Distributor of the Year!

Atlantic irrigation was just awarded the Top Sales Award by Rain Bird at this year's Distributor Awards Ceremony. Atlantic is the proud recipient of the 2013 Ed Shoemaker Distributor of the Year. This is Rain Bird's highest honor and is the result of a phenomenal year of sales growth and market share gains.  Atlantic had multiple high profile project wins, including major sales at Philadelphia Cricket Club, Wee Burn Country Club, Rockland Country Club, Old Oaks Country Club, Whippoorwill Club, Arcola Country Club and several more upgrades and pump station replacements. We want to thank our great customers for their support and trust that we will be there for them long after the initial sale. We couldn't do it without you!  Also, the hard work and dedication of our 15 Golf Division Employees shouldn't go without mention either. This team works as hard as any in the business and it sure is nice to be recognized by Rain Bird for these efforts. It's now safe to say that Atlantic is the "Best in the Business"!

Silver Creek Updates Ross Classic

Silver Creek Country Club is a 27 hole private club located in Hellertown, PA.  be The original 18 hole course is a noteworthy gem.  It happened to be famous architect Donald Ross' last design in 1947.  The course which was once owned by Bethlehem Steel, is now a member owned course.  The membership has made a significant investment restoring the original 18.  In 2011, the Pennsylvania firm of Total Turf Golf was retained to renovate bunkers and tees.  In late 2012, Silver Creek retained Atlantic Irrigation to help them update their irrigation control system with a brand new PAR+ES Control System with Stratus 2 Central using Wireless Link Radio Communication and Freedom Remote Control System.  This significant update will maximize irrigation efficiency with excellent flow management.  The hand held remote system will allow quick and easy manual watering and ultimately, better turf conditioning and playability.  Atlantic assisted the club with the in house installation on all 27 holes. The club chose to finance this upgrade through an agreement Rain Bird Financial Services.

Atlantic has secured new business at Princeton Country Club, Silver Creek Country Club and the Whippoorwill Club. All projects will be supplied and installed this Fall. More details on each project will follow soon.

Old Oaks Installing Rain Bird

Old Oaks Country Club in Purchase, NY has chosen Rain Bird equipment and Atlantic to supply and support their new system.  Old Oaks is a beautiful and historic A.W. Tillinghast designed golf course.  They hired EC Design of West Des Moines, Iowa to design the new 5 row IC System. The project is starting this August and will be installed by Tanto Irrigation of Elmsford, NY.  We are thrilled to be able to continue our long standing relationship with Mark Millett, superintendent at Old Oaks.  Mark, we sincerely appreciate your trust in Rain Bird and Atlantic.  You and your turf will love your new IC system!

Philadelphia Cricket Club chooses Atlantic for all 45 Holes

Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown and Philadelphia, PA has chosen Atlantic Irrigation Specialties and Rain Bird to be their long term partners for all current and future irrigation needs.  This renowned historic club is home to 3 separate golf courses.  Atlantic will be supplying upgrades and or replacements to each of the three facilities.  First, the 9 hole course at St. Martins will receive an all new Double Row IC system with HDPE pipe and fittings.  Later this Fall, the Militia Hill 18 hole course will receive all new Par+ES Link Controllers, and then next Summer, the Wissahickon Course will receive a full blown replacement with all new 5 row design, using IC Controls, HDPE pipe and fittings. The new 2 wire systems were designed by Aqua Agronomic Solutions of Lebanon, NJ (Paul Granger).  Tanto Irrigation of Elmsford, NY was the successful contractor that will be installing the new systems.  We are extremely thrilled to be a part of the future legacy of this club. We can't wait to get started!