Electrical and network diagnostics
Fault isolation and locating for direct-burial wire, communication cable, two-wire paths, and irrigation control networks.
Independent irrigation expertise
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Technical consultation, electrical diagnostics, system evaluation, programming, and field training for centralized irrigation systems.
35+Years of experience
1985Green industry professional since
IndependentEvaluation and problem solving
Field focusedTraining while work is performed
What Turf Assist does
Central control irrigation services
Dedicated consultation and practical field support for organizations that need to restore, troubleshoot, or optimize computer-controlled irrigation.
System evaluations
Field inventory, operational testing, condition assessment, detailed reporting, and prioritized recommendations.
Central control optimization
Database correction, hydraulic tree review, scheduling, programming, resource conservation, and system feature utilization.
Satellite and decoder troubleshooting
Practical diagnosis of satellite controllers, decoders, communication equipment, radios, and related field hardware.
System resurrection
Restoring abused, neglected, or abandoned computerized irrigation systems through repairs, corrections, and focused upgrades.
On-site staff training
Hands-on training that helps team members understand the system, avoid parts-changing, and solve problems with confidence.
About Joe Turk
Experience built in the field
Joe Turk has worked in the green industry since 1985 and has more than 35 years of experience optimizing computer-controlled irrigation systems.
From 1996 through 2010, Joe served Turf Star, a California TORO equipment and irrigation distributor, as a field technician, manager, and training coordinator. He also received extensive irrigation training through TORO University.
Turf Assist was founded to provide reliable technical consultation, share practical knowledge, and build long-term working relationships based on trust and referrals.
“An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.” — Niels Bohr
Mission
Provide reliable, timely irrigation consultation and technical service.
Build a business based on trust and references.
Share knowledge and support client independence.
Honor and adhere to the GCSAA code of ethics.
Central control irrigation
The nervous system of a large irrigated property
Central control combines software, communications, field controllers, valves, sprinklers, pumps, weather data, and flow information into one coordinated system.
The brain
Central software manages schedules, weather adjustments, flow, station data, and operating priorities.
The communication network
Cable, two-wire, radio, cellular, or IP communication carries instructions between the central and the field.
The field hardware
Satellites, decoders, valves, sprinklers, pumps, and sensors perform the physical work of irrigation.
Hydraulic management
Coordinate flow and pressure so the system operates within pump and pipe capacity.
ET-based scheduling
Use weather and site data to replace water lost through evaporation and plant use.
Flow monitoring
Identify abnormal demand, leaks, breaks, or operating conditions before they become major losses.
Who Turf Assist serves
Prospective clients
Golf courses
HOA properties
Estates and ranches
Golf irrigation contractors
Government and municipalities
Irrigation manufacturers
References
Letters of reference and a current client list are available upon request.
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Let’s talk about your irrigation system.
Call or send a text message to discuss system evaluation, troubleshooting, training, repair strategy, or central control optimization.