When You Break the Tap off the Water Meter
Have you ever found a water meter that either won’t turn on or off? Like the tap is just stuck? This week it happened again – about the third time in 11 years but I knew what to expect. The
Does it Matter if I Use Cheap Sprinklers?
Not if you don’t mind changing them every 6-12 months. You can get really cheap budget sprinklers for $1-5, but as with everything in life, you get what you pay for. We only use Toro sprinkler bodies which have excellent
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
Why Does My Retic Keep Running?
This is a common question. And the answer is usually very simple. Generally speaking this happens when more than one start time is set. Unless there is a watering exemption in place you are only allowed to water once a
Time to Turn Your Reticulation Back On!
It’s pretty miserable outside today but Sunday and Monday are looking very nice! Call us to ensure you’re retic is working well and set correctly.
What is the Purpose of the Common Wire in an Irrigation System?
Every irrigation system has a common wire that connects all of the solenoids together and in most cases it is a black wire, as this is the colour most commonly used. The common wire is found in the ‘c’ terminal
Why Doesn’t My Retic Come On?!
If your retic doesn’t come on then it will usually be one of a few common problems. 1. The controller is faulty. If there is a display on the controller then it is less likely that this is the issue,
What are the Most Popular Turf Varieties?
Everyone has their personal favourite. Some like the hardy but soft leaf type of buffalo – the Sir Walter in the picture above or Palmetto are the two most popular. These are beautiful lawns and if looked after will really
Should I Use Netafim Dripline in My Garden?
If you want to achieve maximum water efficiency then there is no question that Netafim Dripline is your friend! Here is a job I did recently in Yanchep where new native plants had been installed and the client wanted to
How to Use an Add a Station
If you ever find yourself in a situation where one of the wires to your solenoids has broken and you either can’t be bothered or are unable to find the break then ‘add a station’ is your friend! By using
