Why is My Water Pressure So Poor?
If you have exceptionally bad retic flow and pressure then it could be that you have a restrictor fitted to your water meter. This can limit the flow to 9l/min and mean that it’s very difficult to get an efficient
What Causes Sprinklers to Spray Poorly?
If your sprinklers are barely spraying then it will be one of a few issues. The most likely is that the system has a leak and pressure is getting released at a point other than the nozzles. Most likely is
How to Cut Turf to Size
If you’re laying turf then inevitably you will need to trim it at some point. There are many ways to do this, but we have found the steak knife to be the most effective way. But not any old steak
Flow Control Solenoid Valves
So what’s the difference between an ordinary solenoid valve and one with flow control? Basically its the large ‘dial’ in the middle that you can turn to adjust the rate at which water flows thru the valve.
X Core Hybrid Controllers
This is the control box you would use if you have no access to mains power. It is totally battery operated and does not require a 240v supply. I came across one of these in Butler this week and only
How to Install Sprinklers by The Kerb
The first time I did some DIY retic I tried to install my kerbside sprinklers by digging along the line of the kerb. Big mistake! After 10 minutes I had all but given up. You see the soil along
Running Sprinklers off a Bore
Which sprinklers should you run from a bore? You have a couple of things to consider: a) Flow rate: often bores allow you to run much greater numbers of sprinklers than a standard mains pressure system. 80l/min is normal as
Controller Manuals
Not sure how to set your control box and lost the manual? Then just check this page and you may well find your box listed and them manual that is required.
How Many Sprinklers Can I Get on One Station?
Yeah… that’s one of those questions that you can’t answer quite so easily… The things to consider are: – what is your water flow rate? – what type of nozzle are you using? – what type of sprinkler? In most
How Long Do I Put My Reticulation on For?
This is not a question with a simple answer, because the response depends on the type of sprinklers you are using and how they apply water. The goal is to get 10ml of water to your lawn/garden each time they
