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Our pump stations also include large, specialized filters to

remove as much debris as possible to prior to it entering the

main lines in order to prevent clogging of piping and sprinkler

heads. Each zone has its own filter.

Once the water passes through the filter it moves out of the

station underground through the larger mainlines followed by

a series of smaller pipes and valves out to the course and the

individual sprinkler heads.

The brains of the pump station are located inside an electrical

cabinet. Inside are various electrical components, breakers

and fuses that control and change the flow of electricity to the

different components of the station. Much like a computer’s

central processing unit (CPU), pump stations have

programmable logic controller (PLC). The PLC tells the pump

motors and other components when it is necessary to turn on

and off and how fast to run.