How to Cut PVC Pipe (Easily)
You can use the good ole hacksaw, but there is a better way. The hacksaw leaves burred edges and can be unwieldy, but a good set of PVC cutters will slice thru PVC and black poly easily and give a clean
Why Choose Soft Leaf Buffalo?
I received a pamphlet in the mail today from Westland turf, one of the turf suppliers I use and these were the reasons they gave: a) Buffalo Grass is much more tolerant of the alkaline soils than is couch
Remote Control Reticulation
Of course your control box operates automatically, but on a larger property / golf course it is really valuable to have a remote control to operate the reticulation while you walk around and service it. At around $1500.00
DIY Reticulation Repair Tip
If you use microsprays in your garden beds then chances are at some point they will come loose from the black poly and you may have a hole that simply shoots water high in the air. You can obviously replace
Epic Fail – Black Poly Mainline
One sure way to ensure you have endless ongoing problems with your reticulation is to use 19ml black poly for your mainline. By ‘mainline’ I mean the bit that joins all the solenoids. This is the part of the reticulation
Toro Precision Nozzles
About a year ago Toro came up with a new nozzle that has a variety of applications. It is called the precision nozzle and its big advantage is that it allows about a 1/3 reduction in the amount of
Should I Use MP Rotators in My Reticulation
Short answer – if you can YES! I am a fan of MP rotators because they allow you to water more effectively. The rotators spray ‘fingers’ of water and can water up to approx 8 metres. Because they distribute
Getting a Cut in to the Mains for Reticulation
Before you can begin any pipework you need to have a licensed plumber come and cut into your main water line. What happens here is that the plumber digs down to the copper pipe within approx 1 metre of the
Solenoids for Tricky Spots
For isolated sites or power-restricted areas the smart valve, powered by a battery can solve your problems. So you have laid the driveway and done the paths but forgot to lay conduit? Now you can’t access power? The smart valve
