When Retic Won’t Switch Off
There can be a few causes of this, but its rare that it happens. Typically when a system doesn’t have a master valve any time a solenoid fails the retic will leak, but its very unusual when there is a
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.
Hunter Solenoid Valves
Personally I prefer to use the Richdel as they are more common around Perth and easily interchangeable, but in this clip Hunter show you the rigorous process their valves go thru before making it to you. Pretty impressive
Can Water Quality Affect Solenoids?
I have a friend who lives in Quinns Rocks and is on a shared bore. In the last year we have replaced 3 solenoid coils on the same valve because they have corroded and become stuck open. I haven’t seen
Why Can’t I Turn My Retic Off?
I went to a house today with this problem. Fortunately they were able to locate the ball valve to isolate the retic and didn’t have to keep turning their water meter on and off as some people have had to.
Orbit Controllers ‘Off Power’ symbol
I got a call to look at this retic system where the control box was displaying the ‘off power’ water droplet symbol. (see the left side of the display) I wasn’t sure what it meant or how it got
Yanchep Capricorn Estate Reticulation
I don’t know how many people have checked their water pressure in the Capricorn estate in Yanchep, but after working on a job today I was shocked at how poor the water pressure is. In a backyard of 5m x
Problems With a Shared Bore
Shared bores are a great idea in that only one whole gets drilled and can serve two or three properties. But shared bores can also raise some interesting challenges – and can be similar to the dreaded ‘neighbourhood fence’. The
Why Does My Solenoid Stay Open?
If you have a solenoid that stays on with all of the other stations then 9 times out of 10 it is your diaphragm that is playing up. First check that you haven’t accidentally placed it in the ‘on’ position,
Locating Solenoids in Reticulation Systems
This can be one of the most time consuming and frustrating parts of the retic work. But, assuming the person installing has been thinking logically you should be able to track them down. Master Solenoid – this is invariably next
