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PLAYGROUND SLIDE Noun 1. playground slide - plaything consisting of a sloping chute down which children can slide
sliding board, slide

playground - yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play

plaything, toy - an artifact designed to be played with


Game Time presents the latest twist in tube slide design, the Wiggle Slide. From a PowerScape[R] deck of 7'6", the 30" diameter slide provides an exciting, undulating ride culminating in a slowing runout run·out  
n.
1. The act or an instance of fleeing so as to evade undesirable consequences.

2. The area where one curved surface merges with another: a snowy runout at the bottom of the ski slope.
 to the exit. The entrance panel includes child-friendly molded-in handholds. Choose from a palette of brilliant or natural colors. One of 30 different slide designs featured in the latest Game Time catalog.

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WASTE CONTAINER A waste container (known more commonly in British English as a dustbin, rubbish-bin, ashcan or simply bin and American English as a trash can) is a container, which is usually made out of metal or plastic.[1].

Wausau Tile's "original" waste container features a new standard blue top that can be accessorized with a matching drive-up chute, tray caddy A plastic container that holds a CD or DVD disc for added protection. The bare disc is placed in the caddy, and the caddy is inserted into the drive. A caddy is not a jewel case. A jewel case protects the disc for transportation. A caddy protects the disc while reading and writing. , ash urn, or a custom silk-screened logo. This can is shown with our standard Misty Gray exposed aggregate.

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HOW TO FIND IT
Brother International
Corporation
877/4PTOUCH
www.brother.com

CADDY THIS
480/585-6120
wvvw.caddythis.com

GameTime
800/235-2440
vwvw.gametime.com

Haws Corporation
510/525-5801
www.hawsco.com

Hustler Turf Equipment
800/395-4757
www.excelhustler.com

John Deere
www.deere.com

Kroy
www.kroy.com

Rain Bird
520/434-6200
www.rainbird.com

RenoSys Corporation
800/783-7005

Wausau Tile
800/388-8728


POOL LINER

RenoSys Corporation is the leader in thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene.  PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride.
PVC
 in full polyvinyl chloride

Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide.
 pool renovation liners and aquatic decking systems for public facilities. RenoSys also offers PVC grating designed for new pool construction and pool renovations. DuraTech is a 1" tall, extruded PVC grating product that can accommodate any pool gutter or trench width. DuraTech grating is certified slip resistant in accordance with ASTM ASTM
abbr.
American Society for Testing and Materials
 test standards and can be used independently or combined with a RenoSys liner for either the swimming pool or gutter trench. It's also perfect for bulkheads and anywhere a durable grating is required.

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WATER FLOW METER flow meter

Device that measures the velocity of a gas or liquid. It has applications in medicine as well as in chemical engineering, aeronautics, and meteorology. Examples include pitot tubes, venturi tubes, and rotameters (tapered graduated tubes with a float inside that is


Whether pre-installed in a tee or an insert, Rain Bird Flow meter sensors can be used in either outdoor or underground applications. Available in PVC, brass, or stainless steel stainless steel: see steel.
stainless steel

Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat.
, the sensors can monitor water flow from 1 to 30 feet per second. Sensor electronics are mounted in an epoxy compound to guard against damage from prolonged immersion in water.

Rain Bird Flow Meter transmitters are available in display or signal-alone versions. Easy to program, the transmitters feature a menu-driven design, can be programmed from a laptop computer (PT322 model only) and are compatible with both Rain Bird MAXILink[TM] and two-wire systems.

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DRINKING FOUNTAIN

Haws Corporation, a leading manufacturer of drinking fountains and water coolers, has introduced Model 1011MS. Model 1011MS, a dual height fountain, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. civil-rights law, enacted 1990, that forbids discrimination of various sorts against persons with physical or mental handicaps. , exceeds the standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is a United States federal law passed by the U.S. Congress on December 16, 1974. It is the main federal law that ensures safe drinking water for Americans. , and is certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 61/9. The unit comes with a complete mounting system, which includes a back plate, access panel, mounting frame and vandal-resistant bottom plates.

Each vandal-resistant bubbler head is made of sculpted sculpt  
v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts

v.tr.
1. To sculpture (an object).

2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision:
, polished chrome-plated brass, is shielded and anti-squirt designed, and features laminar flow laminar flow

Fluid flow in which the fluid travels smoothly or in regular paths. The velocity, pressure, and other flow properties at each point in the fluid remain constant.
 to prevent splashing. Standard features include a 60-micron in-line filter for removal of debris and other particulates from the incoming water, and Model 1011MS is equipped with satin chrome-plated vandal resistant waste strainers Water lines or kitchen systems can get gravel, deposits that break free, and other stray items in the line. The velocity of the water pushing them, they can severely damage or clog devices installed in the flow stream of the water line.  with an anti-airlock draining feature.

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BOLLARDS

Imagine the look of your golf course, country club, or driving range with these golf ball-shaped bollards. Who wouldn't find the baseball shaped bollards a wonderful addition to any professional baseball team's home complex? Wausau Tile can customize just about any style you can think of and accommodate almost any size, as well.

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LABEL SYSTEM

Brother International Corporation, a leading manufacturer of electronic labeling systems is leading the pack with its new line of industrial labeling systems: the PT-1300 (pictured), PT-9400, and PT-9200PC. They produce professional quality labels using Brother's patented P-touch[TM] adhesive-backed laminated labeling technology, which seals the thermal transfer See thermal wax transfer printer and direct thermal printer.  ink between two layers of tough polyethylene (PET). P-touch adhesive-backed laminated labels are available in a variety of standard widths, ink, and label color combinations, including clear and fluorescent materials. For security purposes, a tamper evident label is also available.

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PAINT INFORMATION

The paintquality.com Web site is comprehensive and straightforward enough for the first-time painter, but the depth and breadth of information also makes it a handy reference for experienced contractors and seasoned paint professionals. If you're a paint contractor or specifier, paintquality.com will help to increase your value to your customers.

Some of the most useful and user-friendly elements of the paintquality.com site include the following:

* A step-by-step instructional guide

* A one-touch problem solver section

* A decorating and color area that recommends color choices and explains decortive paint techniques

Finally, with the launch of paintquality.com, that information is just a click away.

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GOLF RACK

CADDY THIS offers an attractive and easy-to-assemble golf equipment rack to organize your golf equipment. With their "Golf Caddy," clubs don't have to be left in the trunk of your car or thrown in a corner of your garage.

The Golf Caddy has 18 gauge steel construction with a jet-black finish. Taking up very little space (36" wide x 48" high x 18" deep), the rack weighs only 42 lbs., requires no tools for assembly, and has leveling feet that adjust for uneven floors. The extra strong rack will keep your golf equipment organized and ready to use. It's ideal for the golfer who has everything and it makes a great gift or premium/incentive for corporate promotions.

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UTILITY TRACTOR

Only 36" wide, the John Deere model 4100 Narrow (4100N) compact utility tractor is designed for the special needs of working in orchards, vineyards, nurseries, and tree farms.

This 20-hp tractor is powered by a 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine and is available with a gear transmission. The sliding gear/collar shift transmission provides eight forward speeds and two reverse. Standard four-wheel drive can be engaged on the go to increase traction in slippery conditions. The tractor also has an antiwrap shield to prevent trash and debris from wrapping around the driveline drive·line  
n.
See drive train.
.

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TURF INFO

PBI/Gordon Corporation, maufacturer of Gordon's Professional Turf and Ornamental Products, premiered a new professional industry service Web site at the GCSAA GCSAA Golf Course Superintendents Association of America  Conference and Show in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded . The new Web site, weedalert.com, is designed for use by turf managers and students seeking information concerning problem turf weeds and options for control, including integrated pest management Integrated Pest Management (IPM), planned program that coordinates economically and environmentally acceptable methods of pest control with the judicious and minimal use of toxic pesticides.  options. More than 50 weeds of concern to turf managers are currently included on the site, with weed images and descriptions for identification purposes, cultural control recommendations for integrated pest management, and herbicide herbicide (hr`bəsīd'), chemical compound that kills plants or inhibits their normal growth. A herbicide in a particular formulation and application can be described as selective or nonselective.  application timing recommendations. The user can access university turf sites and industry associations via links on the site. Weedalert.com provides an easy-to-use, interactive resource to the turf management industry.

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MOWER WITH MULCH KIT

Hustler Turf Equipment has introduced mulch kits for its Hydro WalkBehind mowers. In deck sizes of 37", 48", or 54", these mulch kits retain lawn material under the deck to be cut and recut before it is discharged into the turf. Nutrients are returned to the soil, rather than removed as in collecting. Also, the finely chopped material leaves a nice, finished appearance to the turf.

Its H-Bar[TM] Steering features simple motorcycle-style controls with a forward twist to go forward and, for reverse, a simple twist back. True zero-degree turns keep the Hustler productive in tight spaces.

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LABEL PRINTER

Kroy LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
 introduces the K3000-PC label and wire-marking printer, which connects to a computer to produce a variety of labels, shrink tubing, and wire marks. By simply switching supply cartridges, you can print on different types of labels to identify parts, shelves, wires, cables, or file folders. The printer comes with Kroy Label Designer software to make label creation quick and easy, and the printer is compatible with most Windows-based software.

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