Page 17 - Griffin Gazette - July 2025

Let’s take a walk…
We start our walkthrough and immediately trip over a hose – right next to your best employee, who is spending
the summer hand-watering and manually opening valves. Could adding additional irrigation and a controller benefit
your business by allowing this valuable team member to work on other projects? Let’s talk about what you need.
Email irrigationdept@griffinmail.com to schedule a consult to find the best options for your operation and put
together a budget.

Next up we pass the fertilizer injector and there is a puddle of water underneath it. Is it your injector leaking? A
leaky injector needs attention. Snap a couple of photos and send them to Griffin’s Irrigation Specialists, to quote the
parts you need for maintenance or quote a new one.

Checking your equipment now gives us time to have you up and running before next spring.

Are you injecting acid to manage pH?
• If you are using an H.E. Anderson or Dosatron, take photos of this injector so we can en sure you have
the right maintenance parts on hand to continue running smoothly.
• Do you have an inline pH probe? If it is older than two years, it is time to ask for a quote for a new one.
• Not injecting acid? Take a sample of your water to determine if your alkalinity is too high and an acid
injector would benefit you and make your fertilizer more effective.

Checking Your Water Quality?
Are you seeing red staining on the crop? Red water indicates an iron problem. Is sediment clogging emitters? The
sediment may be coming from the well. Maybe it’s time for:\ A larger or more efficient. We inspect your filters and
take pictures.
Sometimes with clogged emitters biofilm is the culprit. Adding injectors for sanitation and more filtration could be
the answer. If your water quality negatively affects your infrastructure or crop quality, Griffin is here to help you solve
these issues to improve your bottom line.

Got a pond?
While on the topic of water quality, we start talking about ponds and other surface water sources. Many growers use
ponds to supplement water needs. As we walk towards the pond, we ask, are the basics in place? Ask yourself:

• Is your aerator the right size for the pond?
• What kind of filter are you using?
Ponds are living ecosystems that need our partnership to stay healthy. We agree to quote a bigger aerator sized for
your pond by Dramm Water to help break down the muck layer.

Planning for the future?
As we finish our walk through our conversation turns to the future. Last season you ran out of space and are
collaborating with Griffin’s Construction Team to quote a new greenhouse range.

• Do you need to expand your water capacity as part of this project?
• Are you adding a mum field next year and need more Netafim irrigation drip line?
Griffin is your single source supplier for all your horticultural needs. This includes helping you with your irrigation and
water quality infrastructure.

Ready to Get Started?
If this guided walkthrough peaked your interest; email Griffin’s Irrigation Specialists to begin the conversation at
irrigationdept@griffinmail.com. We will call you to solve your facility’s specific needs and determine next steps.

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