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Old 05-07-2021, 08:09 PM   #88
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Re: Let’s see where the wind blows me

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Originally Posted by Chevyland View Post
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To the farmers out there

What do they call these watering devices ?
I’m sure a massive pump pushes the water through,,
Do the wheels also turn from the water pressure ??

They are everywhere
But seem especially prolific on Nebraska
the round patterns are called center pivot irrigation and the rectangular patterns are called linear irrigation.. they run on electric motors and electric pumps.. proximity sensors and switches control the movement as programmed..

the center pivot circles are noticeable throughout the agricultural regions across the united states and many other countries from your airliner window
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