Propeller Meter Repair Training
Propeller Meter Repair Training
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Time: 8:00 AM
Location: University Farm (Agricultural Teaching and Research Center)
The CSU Chico Agricultural Teaching and Research Center (ATRC) will present training on Propeller Meter Repair: This is a one half day irrigation district training led by Steven Huth of TechnoFlo Systems. Workshops are offered on behalf of a technical support agreement with the Mid-Pacific Region, US Bureau of Reclamation.
Course material and snacks will be provided at no cost. Topics will cover:
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Types of prop meters-Direct Drive (Worm & Gear), Magnetic Drive (Radial, Face to Face, and Right Angle)
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Current Brands-Water Specialties, McCrometer, and Sparling
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Inspections-Installation, Propeller, Bearings, Register, and Accuracy
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Differences of construction by Brand
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Hands on review of cutaways
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Setting up a repair program
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Meter teardown and repair
More information can be found online at http://www.csuchico.edu/ag/water/workshops.shtml or contact Brad Laffins at (530)898-5446