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Turk’s Tips: The Volt-Ohm Meter

December 14, 2011 By
I am often asked “what technical tool should my irrigation technician carry on his cart to troubleshoot valves” I always answer, a volt-ohm meter AKA multi-meter. A volt-ohm meter has several features that take the guess work out of diagnosing ...

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David Phipps checks in with Golfdom TV

December 13, 2011 By
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My Mexican beer of choice

December 12, 2011 By
My 18-pack of Miller Lite promoted… Chivas, from Guadalajara, Mexico?!? Check out the box! I never thought I’d be able to buy an 18-pack of beer in KANSAS that promoted a Mexican soccer team. Sweet! But then, just as I ...

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I sent my senior editor to Miami

December 9, 2011 By
And all I got was this photo of Dennis Rodman! Golfdom senior editor Beth Geraci is down in Miami on assignment for our sister publication, Landscape Management magazine. Apparently The Worm is Beth’s neighbor. The Worm was chilling out at ...

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Toro acquires Graden greens rollers

December 9, 2011 By
The Toro Company today announced it has acquired the Graden greens roller product line, which includes the GSR 1200 greens roller. The acquisition provides entry into a new product category and broadens Toro’s offering to golf customers worldwide. Terms of ...

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Do you blog?

December 8, 2011 By
The question was raised at the Syngenta Business Institute — do you keep a maintenance blog? Several hands went up — almost a third of the room said they did. A discussion followed about why maintenance blogs are useful. Bill ...

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