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I IRRIGATION COUPLINGS for PVC/IPS Plastic and Steel Pipe: The Independent Fitting Company, Portland, Ore.

Instal lers of 4 " , 6 " a n d 8 " P V C / I P S plastic a n d s t a n d a r d steel p ipe in l o w - h e a d i r r igat ion systems wi l l benefit f rom the new line of l ight w e i g h t TIF-TEC low-head i r r igat ion t a p p e d c o u p l i n g s recently announced by the Independent Fitting Company« D e v e l o p e d espec ia l l y for use with PVC/ IPS p ipe w h e r e pressures are g e n e r a l l y l imited to 100 psi or less, the new coupl ing has a l ighter w a l l than is required to meet m u n i c i p a l w a t e r w o r k s specif icat ions. The TIF-TEC l o w - h e a d coupl ing is intended p r i m a r i l y for f a r m l a n d irri-g a t i o n systems. For more informat ion, circle (703) on the reply card.

For s w e e p i n g a l l k inds of trash, leaves a n d other debr is . Hand les h e a v y , b u l k y objects such as bottles a n d cans. Ideal for c l e a n i n g up b a l l p a r k s , s tad iums, picnic a r e a s , p a r k i n g lots a n d side w a l k s ; feather w e i g h t a n d h igh horse-power . A v a i l a b l e in two b a c k p a c k models. O n e model has 30 g a l . tank a n d v a l v i n g for a d d i n g just e n o u g h w a t e r to keep d o w n dust or for w a s h i n g d o w n w a l l s a n d p a v e m e n t with detergent in water . A l s o a v a i l a b l e in 2 -wheel trai l-beh ind model . For more informat ion, circle (701) on the reply card.

INDUSTRIAL VACUUM: Billy Goat Industries, Grandview, Mo.

Trash pick-up ab i l i ty e q u a l to h igher p o w e r e d units is c l a i m e d for 316 hp outdoor v a c u u m . Model Kd 35 is recom-mended for quick c lean-up of a l l l a w n debr is inc lud ing leaves, thatch, twigs , g r a s s c l i p p i n g s , p a p e r a n d other litter. Des igned for m a x i m u m f l o w of a i r f rom suction snout through impel ler c h a m b e r to b a g . A 2 6 " snout has 5 height settings to a d a p t pick up to a n y surface f rom concrete to thick turf, a n d to a l l d e g r e e s of bu lk iness in the litter. A n opt ional f l e x i b l e hose, 10' long, q u i c k l y s n a p s in p lace for c lean ing shrubbery a n d other h a r d to reach places. For more informat ion, circle (704) on the reply card.

AIR SWEEP: Curtis Dyna-Products Corp., Westfield, Inc.

Series 125 d i a p h r a g m chemical feeder d e v e l o p e d to meet requirements for var ie ty of chemica l solutions a n d a p p l i c a -tions. Des igned to operate at pressures up to 150 psi. M e c h a n i c a l l y l inked teflon d i a p h r a g m , white PVC solution head, a ir -cooled g e a r motor e q u i p p e d with long- l i fe bear-ings requir ing no lubr icat ion. A v a i l a b l e in 2 feed rate mod-els either as s implex or as d u p l e x . S h i p p e d complete with strainer, injection point f i t t ing, 15 feet of suction a n d dis-c h a r g e tub ing , complete with instruction a n d parts m a n u a l . For more informat ion, circle (702) on the reply card.

SOLUTION FEEDER: Farris Chemical Co., Inc., Knoxville, Tenn.

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TANKS AND CONTAINERS: Raven Industries, Inc., Sioux Falls, S. Dakota

N e w l ine of a l l purpose Rhino tanks and containers are made of e i ther h igh or l ow densi ty po lyethy lene. Un i fo rm, rugged and economical . Sui table fo r countless purposes and bu i l t to w i ths tand constant hard use. A v a i l a b l e in stock sizes or custom produced to exact specif icat ions. Also ava i l -ab le is a stock nest ing model wh ich reduces storage space and f re igh t costs. For more i n fo rma t ion , circle (705) on the rep ly card.

ALL-TERRAIN MIST BLOWER: Solo, Burlington, Ontario

Barely 38 in. w i d e is a new smal l t ractor- type mist b l o w e r made by Europe's Solo engine company . Riding-type high-concentrate a i rb las t unit operates in rough or m u d d y ter-ra in and on steep slopes. Powered by 220-cc. two-cycle engine, w i t h t w o f o r w a r d and t w o reverse speed gears. Plastic concentrate tank holds 32 U.S. ga l lons — the equ iva-lent of up to 350 ga l lons of regu la r sprayer f o r m u l a . A i r veloci ty regu la ted by gear shif t and throt t le to more than 200 mph. Effective spread beyond 50 feet . For more infor-mat ion , circle (706) on the rep ly card.

LIVE-WINDING REEL: Nordic International, Port Credit, Ontario, Canada

Reel handles up to one-inch a i r , w a t e r , oi l or chemical hose under pressure wh i l e tu rn ing , yet is economic enough fo r a w i d e range of indust r ia l and maintenance appl ica-t ions. H-70 model has l ive sw ing joints and 20-inch d iame-ter, pe rmanen t -mou lded , h igh strength a l u m i n u m heads that w i l l accommodate up to 100 feet of one-inch hose; doub le that length of hal f - inch hose. Mode l H-71 w i t h 23-inch head w i l l take f i f t y percent more hose length. Both models have hand r e w i n d by tu rn ing the head; f inger - t ip brake and lock device and crank handles are op t iona l . For more in fo rma-t ion, circle (707) on the rep ly card.

MINI-DUNE BUGGY LAWN MOWER: HEMCO Corporation, Independence, Mo.

Mini -Dune Buggy has 3 2 " synchronized t w i n blades fo r super smooth cutt ing act ion (detachable be l ly m o w e r unit) ad jus tab le cut t ing heights. Electric key start w i t h headl ights , tai l l ights, c igaret te l ighter , 12 vol t ba t te ry , ammete r , vo l tage regu la tor and a l te rna to r to charge bat tery . Special 8 HP 4 cycle Briggs & Stratton chrome engine. Engine con-trols on dash. Heavy du ty geared t ransmission, 3 speed f o r w a r d , reverse and neutra l w i t h a chain d r ive . Complete l ine of accessories. For more i n fo rma t ion , circle (708) on the rep ly card.

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SELF-PROPELLED HOEING MACHINE: Auto Hoe, Inc., DePere, Wis.

"Au to -Hoe" is self-propel led hoeing machine, custom bui l t as a hoe w i th power and sturdy enough to d ig any type soil a pick w i l l , yet simple in its use. Depth adjustable, ti l ls up to 6 inch depth and hoes a min imum of VA" depth, and can be used to hoe weeds, cul t ivate, mulch, spade and ti l l the soil. Rugged, perfect ly balanced, low to the ground, l ight in we igh t , and comes in four models, fu l l y factory war ran teed. I l lustrated is Model 36-C for commercial users. For more in format ion, circle (709) on the reply card.

NEW STEEL BENCH: Standard Mfg. Co., Cedar Falls, Iowa

All-steel tee bench w i th fo rmed 16-gauge steel backs and seats w i th a new plastic f in ish that envelopes the metal parts and is completely bonded to the steel. Plastic coat ing reduces chipping or peel ing. Reflective qua l i ty and insulat-ing ab i l i t y of the coating keeps metal cool in the sun. Steel benches are ava i lab le in ye l low, red or avocado to match the colored bal l washers and consoles ava i lab le f rom Stan-dard. Unique assemble of the back and seat el iminates any unsight ly bolt heads or nuts. Seat and back, 10 inches w ide and 72 inches long. Wt. 70 lbs. For more in format ion , circle (710) on the reply card.

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LP GAS HEATER: Stone Construction Equipment, Inc., Honeoye, N. Y.

LP Gas Heater model LP-100 w i th 100,000 BTU/hr. capacity. Rugged unit has al l UL listed safety controls and features patented t ip-over safety switch. Safety switch auto-mat ical ly shuts of f the gas to the heater if accidental ly t ipped over. Unit shipped completely assembled and ready to use w i th hose and regulator included. Sells for $89.50, F.O.B. Honeoye. For more in format ion , circle (711) on the reply card.

PROTECTIVE TREE BANDAGE: Hermell Products, Hartford, Conn.

Revolut ionary new protective tree bandage is 3 6 " x 6 " rol l of adhesive backed foam. Helps to prevent w in te r damage to the trunk of tree caused by f reezing and thaw ing , as wel l as prevent ing sun-scald in the summer and insects such as bores which w i l l attack weakened trees. Maker says a good insurance item for protection of young trees and also aids in protecting wounds on older trees. Adhesive backing a l lows it to be cut in var ious shapes to be app l ied to tree wi thout tie. For more in format ion, circle (712) on the reply card.

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