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The Launch Pod is an economical solution to aquatic play! The pod eliminates the need to design or install a complicated infrastructure for aquatic play areas.
Benefits: At a glance:
- Conserves water
- Cost efficiency eliminates costly infrastructure components
- Low maintenance
- Requires no electricity or batteries
- Flow rates are adjustable, with individual throttle valves to each water feature
- Adjustable activation times: 1 second to 5 minutes
- Can feed upto 6 water feature elements
Designed to control multiple water features, the Launch Pod incorporates a manifold, activator and drainage system, all in one enclosed, in-ground, heavy-duty FRP housing.
When a child steps on the button, the water features are fed with water-spray for an adjustable, but specified period of time. This new addition to the Water Odyssey product line saves construction costs, equipment costs, and simplifies the entire water distribution process required to run a smaller aquatic play area.
The Launch Pod hydraulic activator does not require electronic controls or power. It is capable of supplying water for up to six individual spray features through an internal manifold with throttling valves to maintain optimum water effects.
Launch Pod’s flow rates and flow duration are adjustable. The unit can disburse up to 60 gallons per minute to spray features. The water will flow back to the drain, capable of handling 125 GPM.
The ADA-compliant skid resistant grate features lock screws for quick maintenance. The Launch Pod is ideal for facility additions, unsupervised aquatic play areas, small spray parks and most importantly, water conservation.
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ren of any ability now have a place to play in Upstate South Carolina. The playground stands a few hundred feet away from an all-accessible baseball field at Sunset Park, the third of six Miracle League Fields in South Carolina. After the completion of the field, Raines became aware of the children with special needs around the park’s original playground: they watched from the sidelines, unable to get on the equipment. 
nents, a climbing dome, a double spring rider, a 4 seat seesaw and a new play structure which are all age appropriate for children ages 2 through 5. Benches were also installed for use by teachers and parents while they supervise the children playing.
Each day is a celebration of small victories for children with autism. The new Outdoor Therapeutic Learning Environment at Easterling Primary School, in Marion, S.C., is one of them.
Twenty-one students from the Gloucester County Institute of Technology’s (GCIT) construction technology program worked diligently to assemble a new playground for the students at J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School (JMT) over two days in August.
tudents for their work ethic, positive attitude and politeness. “It’s refreshing to see such quality young men doing a wonderful job,” he said.
when they arrived at the site.
T teacher, to have the kids come out here and take over has been incredible,” said Roskiewich. The hands-on experience they’re getting is invaluable.”