A review of the Contractor's Training Day on August 20th.

1. CONTRACTOR’S
TRAINING DAY
AUGUST 20TH, 2014
A Pictorial Recap
YES! We had Quesadillas and Corona’s!

2. Rainwater Harvesting Dry Build
Rip Sokol and Demi Fortuna demonstrated how to build a hidden basin using a
small disappearing waterfall reservoir (DF-R2). They also demonstrated how
a pond vault (AWGOPV) can be used to capture roof runoff water for reuse by
using Atlantic Water Garden’s Clean Rain Ultra (AWGRHCRU) to deflect debris
from a downspout.

3. Displays
The Oasis Pump Vault (AWGOPV)
Downspout Filter Assembly with1 grate, 1 mesh and bulkhead pipe
connection
Submersible Pressure Pump (AWGRHDIV12)

4. Lunch
Before moving ahead with the rest of the day, everyone enjoyed a
traditional lunch of Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. Ginger makes one
delicious Cole Slaw!

5. Pond & Lake Aeration Demonstration
Shown above is a Kasco ¼ HP Aerating Fountain (KM14JFL). An Aerating
Fountain splashes the water into the air to create an aesthetically pleasing
display. There is a wide range of fountains on the market. Some are designed
more for display than aeration and some mix more aeration with the display.
Chris Pines, a Kasco representative, joined us to discuss the benefits and
options available for aerating fountains.

6. Waterfall, Stream and Pond
The waterfall and stream pictured above is one that Rip Joe Sokol built a few
years ago. We used this as our back drop for the “Round-table” discussion of
how to build waterfalls, streams and ponds. The waterfall and 30’ stream in
this picture flow into a hidden reservoir beneath the stones, giving it a unique
appearance.

7. Hidden Reservoir Display
Here we have displayed a hidden reservoir to show how the pieces of the
system would fit together. The pump vault, at the end could go at either
end, or in between the reservoir cubes. The system shown above is
small. You can add reservoir cubes as needed depending on the size of
your basin.

8. Placing Rubber Liner
Rip demonstrated how to place the rubber liner when constructing a
waterfall and stream feature. Here, he demonstrates using the Integra
Liner (PLI) with an Inward Curving Expandable Waterfall and Left/Right
Ends (EPEWI16, EPEWLR2)

9. Pond Liners
We used two types of liners to demonstrate waterfall, stream and pond
construction. On the right, Firestone Pond liner (PLF) and on the left, we
show the Integra Pond Liner (PLI). Paul Chapley demonstrates the elasticity of
the Integra pond liner by sticking his finger into it. The Integra Liner seemed to
pique the interest of many of our contractors.

10. Hidden Reservoir and Spillway
Five different options for construction of waterfalls and spillways are
shown in the picture above.

11. Lighting Demonstration
By the end of the day, the lighting was just right to get a demonstration of
different lighting options for pond and garden. The picture above is a
demonstration of the IlluminFx lighting system. This remote/WiFi
operated system is magnificent for any landscape. The programming
options are nearly limitless.

12. Kasco Fountain With Lighting
This is the same Kasco Aeration Fountain that was shown earlier, but in
the dark, you can see the ring of light around the base. As the night falls,
the light illuminates the fountain, making it even more aesthetically
pleasing while aerating the water.

13. Underwater Lighting
Shown here are Atlantic Water Gardens 2watt Compact warm white spotlight
(AWGSOLW02) and the Warm White Light Ring, 7watt (AWGSOLWOLR).
Both lights are safe for underwater (or dry landscape) use, as shown in the
pictures above. Illuminate your waterfalls and make lights dance on rocks with
these great LED options.

14. The End
At the end of the evening, when all of the guests had left, Rip and Ginger
enjoyed the lights of Atlantic Water Garden’s SOL Underwater lighting system
that was shown close up in the previous slide. The big stone is illuminated by
the 7watt Warm White Light Ring and appears to dance with the flowing water.
The 2 Watt light located half way up the stream has a shine that illuminates the
rocks that are a good 6-8 feet beyond the actual light placement. The tree is lit
by a 6watt SOL placed out of the water.

15. Thank You to All Who Came
For more information on any of the products
you saw in this presentation please visit our
website: FGNSales.com
Or call us @ (508) 634-1914
staff@fgnsales.com