Supporting XP2F Rollout at East Fork Irrigation District
Tom Dykstra Tom Dykstra

Supporting XP2F Rollout at East Fork Irrigation District

This April, East Fork Irrigation District (Hood River, OR) began deployment of 20 Cla-Val XP2F-CV35 data logger and flow metering packages across their system. Cimco-GC Systems' Ray Velasquez and Cla-Val's Collin Bryant were onsite to help the East Fork team install the first unit, review startup procedures, and prepare them for the remaining installations.

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Adding Data Collection to Cla-Vals: Finding the Right Fit
Tom Dykstra Tom Dykstra

Adding Data Collection to Cla-Vals: Finding the Right Fit

There’s a lot to gain from adding data collection to your control valves. So which Cla-Val XP2F package makes sense for your valve sites? This article walks through three practical questions that help simplify the choice and make getting started easier.

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When a Standard Air Valve Isn’t Enough
Tom Dykstra Tom Dykstra

When a Standard Air Valve Isn’t Enough

Standard air valves are the right choice in most cases—until demanding conditions start taking their toll. In this article, we break down when and why certain systems require a higher-performance approach.

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How to Coordinate Valves with Pump VFDs
Tom Dykstra Tom Dykstra

How to Coordinate Valves with Pump VFDs

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and control valves can both be used to help regulate pressures in a pump station, but careful coordination is the difference between harmony—or a fight for control. This article breaks down how to coordinate valves and VFDs for smoother startups and more efficient pump station performance.

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Three Approaches to Retrofitting Your Valve
Tom Dykstra Tom Dykstra

Three Approaches to Retrofitting Your Valve

Three Approaches to Retrofitting Your Valve: Retrofitting can expand what your existing valve can do, from adding functions to improving control, without the need for a full replacement.

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5 Questions to Ask When a Valve Isn’t Working
Tom Dykstra Tom Dykstra

5 Questions to Ask When a Valve Isn’t Working

Every time someone calls us about a valve that "isn’t working," we start by asking the same five questions. When you already know the answers to some of these questions before you call, it sets us up to help you get to the right fix even faster.

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How Soon Can You Get a Cla-Val?
Tom Dykstra Tom Dykstra

How Soon Can You Get a Cla-Val?

While many manufacturers are pushing lead times out, Cla-Val continues to deliver—backed by quick-ship options and Cimco-GC Systems’ local inventory for when you need a valve fast.

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Data Collection Showdown: Cla-Val X35 vs. CV35
Tom Dykstra Tom Dykstra

Data Collection Showdown: Cla-Val X35 vs. CV35

With two powerful Cla-Val data collection options to choose between, it looks like we’ve got a good, old-fashioned showdown on our hands! Let's examine both XP2F packages and help you choose which one best fits your applications. 

Your town ain’t big enough for the two of them... or is it? 

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Control Valve Training for Every Experience Level
Tom Dykstra Tom Dykstra

Control Valve Training for Every Experience Level

Control valves are at the heart of the water systems in our communities. That’s why knowledge about their functionality, maintenance, and design is so essential. At Cimco-GC Systems, we encourage training at every experience level. Here are the options we recommend for operators and engineers based in the Pacific Northwest:

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