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Here members and non-members alike can purchase indispensible reference materials as well as all of the manuals and workbooks needed for certification classes offered by the LIA.

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	Turf Irrigation Manual by Richard B. Choate This is the manual the Louisiana Department of Agriculture (LDAF) recommends for persons wishing to take the Landscape Irrigation Contractor license exam. For LIA members the price is $65.00. Plus $3.50 for shipping. For non-members $78.00. Plus $3.50 for shipping.
	Certified Irrigation Contractor Workbook by the Irrigation Association (IA) This is a supplemental reference book recommended by LDAF and highly recommended by LIA. For LIA members the price is $65.00. Plus $3.00 for shipping. For non-members $78.00. Plus $3.00 for shipping.
	Trouble Shooting Irrigation Control Systems by Bill Derryberry This is the text used for the IA course Electrical Troubleshooting. For LIA members the price is $28.00. Plus $2.50 for shipping. For non-members $40.00. Plus $2.50 for shipping.
	Managing an Irrigation Service Company by the Irrigation Association (IA) Learn the differences between managing a service company and an installation or contracting business. Focused on the business aspects of a service company, this resource covers how to sell and market servicing irrigation systems to grow your business. For LIA members the price is $10.00. Plus $2.50 for shipping. For non-members $20.00. Plus $2.50 for shipping.
	Irrigation Systems Installation & Maintenance by the Irrigation Association (IA) An excellent resource for field personnel and those new to the industry, this manual covers the basics of irrigation system installation and maintenance. Organized to follow the typical process for system installation, the book addresses blueprint reading, tools, basic hydraulics, field wiring, controllers, working with valves, pipe fitting, troubleshooting basics and more. For LIA members the price is $30.00. Plus $3.00 for shipping. For non-members $40.00. Plus $3.00 for shipping.
	Predicting and Estimating Landscape Water Use by the Irrigation Association (IA) Learn how to calculate and compare water allowance to actual use with this step-by-step reference manual. Topics include calculating site water allowance based on weather, ET and uniformity, and determining actual or estimated water use. Includes detailed examples, graphs and charts, plus instructions on how to modify a design or existing site to meet a specific water allotment. Certified Water Conservation Manager-Landscape exam reference. For LIA members the price is $12.00. Plus $2.00 for shipping. For non-members $25.00. Plus $2.00 for shipping.
	Electrical Troubleshooting for Landscape Irrigation Systems – Student Workbook by Don Franklin Learn how to diagnose common irrigation faults found in the field. This workbook covers meters commonly used in landscape systems and how to read them, as well as the recommended sequence to troubleshoot electrical problems. Appropriate for use as a lecture or laboratory exercise. $10.00 each plus $1.50 for shipping.
	Basic Electricity for Irrigation Systems – Student Workbook by Vince Nolletti This workbook is a basic primer for electricity in irrigation systems. Review electrical terminology, the rationale behind electrical codes and safety requirements, typical circuits used in control system wiring, and calculating the correct wire size and length. $10.00 each plus $1.50 for shipping.

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