use of pervade pellets in bunkers? Cancel The title field is required!

1. Bill Brooks

   

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   5/17/2016 7:05 AM

   Has anyone used soil penetrate pellets through a pellet applicator to drawn down standing water in bunkers before? Obviously no tiling underneath and the club doesn't want a trench through the course at this time of year. Appreciate any advice, thanks!

   
   
   
   
2. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   5/17/2016 8:05 AM

   May be better off fracturing the sand and underlying soil with one of the these to improve drainage long term. They run about $600. http://www.air2g2.com
   
   https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca9jrimW8AE6CoL.jpg

   
   
   
   
3. Michael Rogers

   

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   5/17/2016 11:05 AM

   Hi Andy, Is that $6000, which still seems cheap for that machine or is it for contractor service?
   
   Thanks Michael
   
   Michael Rogers
   Marbella Golf Country Club

   
   
   
   
4. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   5/18/2016 6:05 AM

   Michael Rogers said: Hi Andy, Is that $6000, which still seems cheap for that machine or is it for contractor service?
   
   Thanks Michael
   
   Michael Rogers
   Marbella Golf Country Club

   
   
   
   No, the machine on the website is well more than $6000. The photo of the handheld tool is around $600. Basically a single probe similar to what is on the machine. I have one and have used it in slow draining bunkers to fracture the soil underneath at about 16". Takes about 20 minutes per bunker and the effects last several months.

   
   
   
   
5. Larry Allan

   

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   5/18/2016 9:05 AM

   Keith is right. You do have every tool known to mankind, and several no one has ever seen before

   
   
   
   
6. Cecil Daniel

   

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   5/18/2016 9:05 AM

   Dig a hole at the lowest point of the trap. You may get into a layer that will drain. We have had very good success with this technique. Backfill hole with bunker sand. We used a backhoe and went down 3 to 4 ft. Even if you don't get to a good draining layer, the water has to fill your "sump hole" before puddling on the surface.

   
   
   
   
7. Michael Rogers

   

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   5/18/2016 11:05 AM

   Andy, What powers the hand held tool ? ( Generator with compressor )
   
   Thanks MIchael

   
   
   
   
8. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   5/18/2016 1:05 PM

   Michael Rogers said: Andy, What powers the hand held tool ? ( Generator with compressor )
   
   Thanks MIchael

   
   
   
   We use a gas powered compressor my mechanic carries in his truck. A generator with an electric would work as well. Needs to be a fairly large compressor though or you will run out of air and pressure rather quickly. No worries, just have to wait a minute until it charges back up.

   
   
   
   
9. Andy Jorgensen

   

   1 posts
   
   5/18/2016 1:05 PM

   Larry Allan said: Keith is right. You do have every tool known to mankind, and several no one has ever seen before

   
   
   Everything but a fault locator.