Gear Drive Sprinklers
If you want to cover large areas of turf then gear drive sprinklers can be the best choice. They are heavy duty, can spray large distances and require minimal maintenance. From 8m-18m radius you can cover a large area
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
What does The Fuse Message Mean on an Irritrol Kwikdial?
Ok – possibly the single most common issue I hit each year is this problem. First up – there is no fuse and no battery in the controller! Silly I know – to have a ‘fuse’ message and a battery
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
Should I Buy a Hydrawise Pro HC?
I’d been using a very old Hydrawise controller for around 6 years when it suddenly decided to stop connecting to my wifi. It was one of the original indoor models and it did the job fine, but when Hunter bought
My Controller Blows a Fuse
If your controller is showing a ‘fuse’ message or actually blowing a fuse then the most likely cause is the coil on the solenoid or some wires crossed somewhere in the system. The coil is the electrical component of
What Causes Irrigation Controllers to Fail?
So you went to check out your control box and it has no digital display? That’s a fair sign its dead… or maybe you haven’t switched it on at the plug if its plugged in… Assuming its not a faulty
Currambine Reticulation and Irrigation Repairs and Servicing
If you’re lucky enough to live in Currambine then you’d know how good life is in this northern part of the world. As a local business Currambine is one of the primary areas we seek to service. We can always be there promptly
What Does ‘P err’ Mean on a Hunter X Core Controller?
If you own a Hunter X Core Control box and see ‘P err’ on your controller then it means nothing will work (or it may come on for a few seconds and then fail) and there are two possible causes.
How Long Should My Sprinklers Be on For?
This is not what you want your lawn to look like! Currently the Water Authority is advertising on TV that sprinklers should be on for 10 minutes per station, which is somewhat misleading. I had a client recently send me
