Pump Stations

Protect your Investment Your Rain Bird central control and irrigated turf system is the single most important course management tool you have.  You want to make sure your system continues to use water efficiently for years to come, and Rain Bird’s Global Service Plan (GSP) is here to help you achieve your goals.  A Global Service Plan gives you access to 24/7 phone support from GSP Engineers dedicated to help answer your questions, provide expert advice, and minimize your system’s downtime. Peace of Mind  Help is always available 24/7/365. Don’t waste your time or valuable resources.  Let Rain Bird's GSP Engineers get you back up and running quickly. Fast Response and Resolution  Through Remote Access and 24 hr. hardware replacement, problems are resolved quickly even on weekends and holidays. Budget Control  There are no unexpected costs when you have to replace covered central control components.  With a Standard or Seasonal GSP plan, you have a fixed periodic expense.   MI Series™ Mobile Controller Software  All current GSP Members are able to receive one professional and one advance license (Over $14,000 value) complimentary.  This will allow you to be able to connect to your central from any web-enabled smartphone or tablet. Automatic Database Backup Rain Bird GSP has created a worry-free solution.  They are now offering automatic database backups for your Rain Bird irrigation computer. They will automatically have your Database backed up daily as long as your computer is connected to the internet. These daily backups will not interfere with your Rain Bird Golf Software or run times.  Don’t be left having to rebuild your database if your computer ever stopped working. With this new service GSP Members will be able to receive their most recent database loaded on a replacement computer and for Non-GSP members, GSP will email you the most current backup of your software.   This is a complimentary service for all GSP Members.  For a monthly fee, non-GSP Members can take advantage of this service. Payment Options For golf course on a limited annual or monthly budget, we have monthly and annual payment options.  A golf course could also choose to do Rain Bird Financing for any Standard GSP Plan.  Are budget constraints still an issue? Ask about Rain Bird's GSP LIMITED Plan or Seasonal Plan and see if either would be a better fit. Board Exchange Discounts Replacing circuit boards is easy and affordable with Rain Bird's Board Exchange Program, and as a Global Service Plan customer, you will receive a 20% discount off list prices on all Board Exchange orders. Ask your authorized Rain Bird Golf Distributor about Rain Bird's new lower board pricing.

Rain Bird applies our world-leading irrigation expertise to the design and manufacture of golf pump stations. As part of a fully integrated Rain Bird irrigation system, these pump stations bring real-time response to your pump, monitoring the operation of the pump and maximizing flow throughout the irrigation cycle. You’ll get reduced water use, lower energy costs, and less wear and tear on your pump station. Reliable Variable Frequency Drive Pump Stations designed to serve as the main irrigation pump station for golf courses. Rain Bird’s Pump Systems are designed for both new construction projects and can be custom built for tough-to-fit renovation projects. Features Designed for Durability Rain Bird® pump stations and filters are built to the highest quality standards. Whether it’s a sophisticated suppression system that reduces the risk of electronic component damage or a durable polyester powder coating that protects the appearance of your investment, these pumps and filters offer enduring performance. A Fit for Any Environment or Budget Every Rain Bird pump station is custom built for the specific requirements of your course, offering a variety of options that make it easier to achieve the most efficient performance possible. Remote Pump Station Access Rain Bird’s user interface is a network ready design that allows for remote access via PC, laptop, tablet, smart phone, or any web-enabled mobile device. The screen always formats properly to the remote device and allows complete control and monitoring of the golf pump station. This remote accessibility provides Rain Bird customers the confidence to control their pumping systems when they are away from the course. Electrical Design Rain Bird® pump stations are UL508A listed and use the industry’s best surge suppression, reducing the risk of electronic component damage that could lead to inconvenient and costly downtime. This design includes full heavy-duty circuit breaker integration providing the ultimate protection with the best serviceability. Backup Pressure Regulation Every station comes with a properly sized pressure relief valve to provide automatic pressure regulation in the event of an overpressure situation. VFD Per Motor (VPM) Option Rain Bird offers the industry’s most comprehensive catalog of customer-focused solutions, including a VFD for each main motor on a multi-pump station. This option provides superior flow and pressure regulation, and eliminates mechanical switching components, increasing uptime. It also provides a level of efficient backup pressure regulation that a pressure relief valve or butterfly valve cannot deliver. Durable Polyester Powder-Coating Rain Bird’s in-house steel-grit blasting system assures all exterior surfaces of the pump station are prepared to white metal specification standards and allows for the best coating adhesion. The polyester powder-coat Rain Bird applies is far more durable than competitive solvent-based multi-layer coatings. In fact, Rain Bird’s powder-coating process scores a 10 out of 10 on an ASTM corrosion test provided by Sherwin Williams. Other industry pump stations scored 4 out of 10 on the very same test. In addition the powder-coating process is considered very environmentally friendly. Engineered Pump Station Skid Design Using 3D modeling, the channel steel skid frame is engineered for strength and rigidity. This engineered design reduces vibration and eliminates the need for raised, extra-thick steel plates under the pump heads, which can be a trip hazard. The deck is the industry's strongest and longest lasting with continuously welded smooth steel plate. In addition, Rain Bird follows industry standards and manufacturers’ recommendations for station components such as the proper specifications for flow meters. Advanced Controls With the industry’s leading touch screens, Rain Bird continues to innovate by offering sizes up to 15". Beyond being network ready, this interface offers up to 20 years of historical memory capability and USB backup. With features such as filtration integration, water feature control, lake level control, pump lockouts, auto set point adjustment per pump, motor starts protection, and many more, Rain Bird has driven pump station innovation in the golf industry for the last decade. Real-Time System Integration Rain Bird pump stations have Pump Manager 2 and Smart Pump™ technology at the central control, so you can configure your system to automatically monitor and self-adjust to changing conditions. This seamless integration by Rain Bird improves your system’s overall performance by reducing watering windows and minimizing energy use. Pump and Motor Options Rain Bird offers custom designed cast ductile iron discharge heads for golf irrigation pump stations. With superior flow characteristics and 12 times the required tensile strength for golf pump stations, they are the obvious choice for the application. Rain Bird utilizes G.E. motors with industry-leading warranties, efficiencies, and durability. Air Relief Rain Bird provides air relief on each pump. Individual air relief valves allow for the maximum amount of air to be removed from the pump columns and not enter into the irrigation system. User Controls Rain Bird pump stations have set the bar with simple, large-icon touchscreen controls in nine different languages. Each pump has a lighted, three position Manual–Off–Auto switch for intuitive, safe backup control of the station. Specs Available in the following configurations: Vertical and submersible turbine pump stations for wet well applications. Horizontal end suction for flooded suction, suction lift and pressure boosting applications. Multistage pumps for flooded suction and pressure boosting applications where differential pressures greater than 130 psi (9 bar) are required. Options: Air Conditioned Electrical Panel Cooling System Custom Controls Custom Piping and Manifolds Enclosures: Aluminum, Painted Steel (Government-Specified Colors), or Stainless Steel Fabricated Discharge Heads Fertigation Systems Filtration: Backwashing Screen Filters and Suction Scan Filters (Hydraulic or Electric) Heater, Skid Mounted 5KW Intake Box Screen with 3 Stainless Steel Screens Lake Level Control: Float Switch and Ultrasonic Magnetic Flow Meter Modem, Radio or Hard-wired Power Zones: 5, 7.5, or 10KVA TEFC Motors Wye Strainer with Auto Back-flush Z Discharge Pipe HDPE Piping and Manifolding Power: 60 Hz, 3-Phase Power: 230V (up to 60HP per pump), 460V, 575V 50 Hz, 3-Phase Power: 190V (up to 60HP per pump), 380V, 415V 60 Hz, 1-Phase Power: 230V (up to 30HP per pump)