SUBSURFACE CLAY COURT MAINTENANCE
Zero downtime for watering your courts
Har-Tru's HydroCourt and HyQ systems reduce maintenance significantly. The addition of automated subsurface irrigation eliminates the need for sprinklers. This equates to hours less maintenance time, and hours more play time.
DAILY ROUTINES
HyQ and HydroCourt daily maintenance
Brushing
Since HydroCourts and HyQ Courts stay at optimal moisture they require very little brushing. The brushing that does take place is most effective when using aggressive grooming tools such as the Gator Rake or the Steel Bristle Drag Brush. These tools will help keep an optimal amount of loose sliding material on the surface.
Watering
HydroCourt and HyQ Courts water automatically as needed. Water levels can be adjusted in the control boxes as necessary.
Rolling
Rolling is important for tennis courts coming out of the winter in a freeze/thaw environment and should happen daily in this setting until the court reaches an optimal compaction. Subsequent rolling can be done as needed to achieve desired playing conditions but is not typically required for HydroCourt or HyQ Courts.
PERIODIC CARE
Periodic maintenance for HyQ and HydroCourts
Periodic maintenance on HydroCourt and HyQ Courts addresses court changes that occur over time.
These should include scarification to prevent and eliminate growth and to prevent and reduce hardening of the court surface.
Add Coarse Blend to maintain optimum traction.
Clear drainage channels.
ANNUAL CARE
Annual reconditioning of HyQ and HydroCourts
The reconditioning process includes four segments: cleaning, leveling, top dressing, and laying lines.
Cleaning
Remove the tapes and all leaves and debris and lightly scrape court to remove oversized particles.
Leveling
Scrape down high areas (such as where the lines were) and patch low areas.
Top Dressing
Add new HydroBlend at a rate of one ton per court.
Laying Lines
Install new line tapes. Re-using tapes is acceptable if the texture has not been worn off.
DETAILED HyQ MAINTENANCE
How to operate and adjust a HyQ digital irrigation system
Ed Montecalvo takes viewers through every step of operating and maintaining a digital HyQ irrigation system.
DOWNLOADABLE FILES
Har-Tru HyQ and HydroCourt maintenance
Explore our comprehensive court maintenance guides to keep your surfaces in top shape. Each guide is available for easy download. Can't find what you're looking for? Let us know, and we'll make sure to get it for you!
HydroCourt Maintenance Manual
HyQ Users Manual
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