http://www.pitchcare.com/ The most recent 20 Message Board Message of Pitchcare - Serving the Turfcare Industry Copyright 2012 Maxwell Amenity Ltd dave@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) al@pitchcare.com (Alastair Battrick) en Thu, 17 May 2012 04:15:37 +0100 Pitchcare's Custom Grown in House CMS 60 http://media.pitchcare.com/static/images/general/newlogo.png http://www.pitchcare.com/ 22 23 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Saturday Sunday Thu, 17 May 2012 01:15:09 +0100 10 replies - Last reply at 17th May 12 01:15:09 - Iknow this is a forum for Groundsmen/Greenkeepers but been honest i dont go on footy forums as its the same bla bla all the time. Listening in the back ground over the last few days and i can see the newspapers getting quieter and quieter regarding the English team as they believe your no hoper's. Well been honest i now think that the English team will be more dangerous that ever and without those clowns from fleet street breading down the footballers necks and a no loose situation i believe it could be glenkeeran http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65841 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65841 Thu, 17 May 2012 01:11:52 +0100 6 replies - Last reply at 17th May 12 01:11:52 - All, I was looking at a Marquis Mk 6, 24", 1998 with Kabuto GS160 engine earlier today. Cylinder is good - plently of meat and fairly sharp. I am thinking it will be a good mower for our cricket square - agree? Anything to watch out for when buying these and what do people think would be a fair price - it was hard to get to but looked sound although very dirty/dusty? Thks, Christopher Christopher Proudfoot http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65851 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65851 Wed, 16 May 2012 23:50:47 +0100 2 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 23:50:47 - It makes me feel better knowing that I'm not the only one who is finding it difficult to carry out even the most basic of operations with this weather,even though feedback from members is that everyone elses course is dry,got growth,and smooth surfaces, Any ones soil temp reached double figures yet One n http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65761 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65761 Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:54 +0100 28 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 23:00:54 - Hi Just wondered how you guys in managerial roles on here enhance your staffs morale? Does some of the negative postings on here rub off on them and do they read them? Those who post from a non management position, what and how do you think your morale at work could be boosted? PS money is not a motivator.................. SOS http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65651 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65651 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:55:56 +0100 136 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 22:55:56 - This will be 3rd weekend no cricket not played any game yet on main square Need week of dry weather Ground just saturated never known a start to season david1 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/64931 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/64931 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:12:22 +0100 4 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 22:12:22 - Having a bit of trouble the engine started to run very slowly and sometimes stop, I changed the fuel filter (Kubota 3 cyl diesel ) and bled the system. On occasions it will run for long periods then the old problem returns and then magically goes away. Would it be worth changing the electric fuel lift pump.? I'm pretty sure the fuel and the system is clean. Can a pump behave in this on/off manner, thanks in anticipation. tonybolton http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65831 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65831 Wed, 16 May 2012 21:53:50 +0100 7 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 21:53:50 - Hello everyone, i could use some help with my pitt roller. If left in forward gear it will start in forward no problem, but when i go to reverse it cuts out and vice versa. Im at my whits end with it to be honest and short of driving it into the local river im stuck for ideas. Any help would be grateful thankyou 1man went to mow http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65821 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65821 Wed, 16 May 2012 21:37:20 +0100 17 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 21:37:20 - Been told to overseed with Bent, no seed drill or spreader, just old fashioned broadcasting, think I would need a perfect wind and rain free day. Smee http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65721 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65721 Wed, 16 May 2012 21:31:32 +0100 6 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 21:31:32 - Wall CC is based in Lichfield, Staffs. We play in the Lichfield league and have been forced to move off our ground of 90yrs due to safety factors. We have also lost our groundsman of many yrs to retirement so in a pickle. We have taken tenancy of a local school pitch that's not been prepped for 2 yrs and feels really soft. Due to the weather conditions games would not have been played anyway but I'm very concerned on the softness of the wicket. can anyone advise? We are also looking to obtain maintane Gary Thomas http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65791 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65791 Wed, 16 May 2012 19:53:10 +0100 7 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 19:53:10 - Hey, just looking or wee bit of advice. We have developed what seems to be like a green algae on our greens. You notice it when you ate a look where your foot print has been. We have had a really wet period of around 6-8 months. And we have had a lot of water on greens for log periods of time and I guess this leads to stagnant water. This in turns can lead to bacteria growing and developing this green algae appearance. I am right in thinking that this leads to water from repelling through the soi eagle may http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65621 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65621 Wed, 16 May 2012 19:06:28 +0100 25 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 19:06:28 - Ok, I know there have been numerous discussions on red thread butim starting another one. I'm getting hold of my new scout sprayer this week and an going to order up some liquid fert for it. Like many possibly, my square is covered in red thread after all this rain. I know some say high nitrogen is the answer bit I'm thinking of getting some 12-6-6 +te. I can't go ordering multiple types because of the normal budgetry constraints. So I'm thinking that tge plant must be under some stress generally after a barry glynn http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65611 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65611 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:20:55 +0100 8 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 11:20:55 - Our cricket club has the above mower to cut the outfield. After about 30 minutes use it overheats, I have cleaned the radiator fines of grass but it has had no effect. The only thing I have not changed is the thermostat. I have also changed the glow plugs but diesel is leaking out of one and when in use. . I have a Manuel but it does not show were the thermostat is if that is the problem. Has anyone had similar problems and can you give some ideas on how to rectify these problems as at the club we don't ha keitht.newmann@sky.com http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65561 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65561 Wed, 16 May 2012 07:58:33 +0100 4 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 07:58:33 - Hi Guys, I'm looking for a new mower, as i can't afford a brand new one we are having to look at some that have a few hours on them, my question is what's the life expectancy of a diesel engine in hours. thank you Monty http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65751 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65751 Wed, 16 May 2012 07:46:44 +0100 18 replies - Last reply at 16th May 12 07:46:44 - Hi peeps. Now that we have bought a lovely new John Deere outfield mower, I have a redundant Ransomes Motor Triple. Full runner, on the cut, no troubles at all. I'd say it's about 10-15 years old but in great nick. We are the only owners and it has been serviced and loved every year. Any ideas people? Jimmy jimmy Lawrence http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65671 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65671 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:38:56 +0100 81 replies - Last reply at 15th May 12 23:38:56 - What a chance to get something a bit special on your CV. Seasonal work at the Hurlingham. Why do I have to live so far away, would love to apply for that. jlawrence http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65141 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65141 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:01:48 +0100 4 replies - Last reply at 15th May 12 16:01:48 - Well after another week of shocking weather my ground was underwater in places. By the time it got to Thursday the first team skipper thought we had no chance of getting a game on but I was not going to be beaten again this week and said just you wait and see mate. I will work my magic lol. Anyway to cut a long story short Thursday we spiked the whole outfield friday we cut the outfield twice at 2 different hights getting lower as it dryed and did the best job we could on the wicket which I must say woul Daniel Rouse http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65711 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65711 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:24:57 +0100 2 replies - Last reply at 15th May 12 14:24:57 - I'm about to move into a house which has,on the face of it, a reasonable 250 sq.metres rear lawn. Closer inspection,however, shows that there is a great deal of thatch and plenty of moss- the whole thing is very springy. I assume I need to kill off the moss before I start on the thatch, but given the size of the lawn, which products are available to me as a mere amateur? The garden is southwest facing, and is not overshadowed. Once the moss is dead, should I then scarify the lot? I suppose I should hire a h Fullback http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65701 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65701 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:18:08 +0100 31 replies - Last reply at 15th May 12 12:18:08 - In replying to a raft of PM's I've discoverd that I can post to the forum again. GOGGA is alive and well. Thanks PC. Heading into winter here and so am looking forward to summer Olympics coverage from dear ol' Blighty. Always happy to dispense advice and good cheer with an undercurrent of Grumpiness. Harrrumpf ! [cool] [cool] Sumomosr http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65481 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65481 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:09:04 +0100 0 replies - Hi my name is Jonathan fletcher and I'm looking to became a groundsman at a football or rugby or golf club can anyone help me I'm willing to travel up to 40-50 miles and my location is between Sheffield and Manchester in a place call Hathersage. U can contacted me on 0781085471 Or Email Jonathan-fletcher19@live.co.uk Then I will send you my cv Thanks Jonathan fletcher STEELERS32 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65681 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65681 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:51:38 +0100 2 replies - Last reply at 15th May 12 00:51:38 - Can anyone advise me of a UK stockist for a roller / spiker combo. As a visual it looks like a roller but has trriangles sticking out of it to spike at the same time. Not to be confused with the roller oneside then flip it over and its a spiker type. The old bladed spiker I have is a little tempermental and I am reluctant to allow other people to use it, Whilst this method may not be ideal, it will mean others at the ground will help with decompaction etc. Many thanks The Cheeseman http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65221 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/65221