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
Should Sprinklers Run For 10 Minutes?
A common misconception is that retic should run for 10 minutes. NOT SO! You are allowed to apply 10mls of water on your watering day. This is where the confusion comes from. 10ml not 10min! So different nozzles require different
Locating and Replacing a Faulty Solenoid in Alkimos
If you see water running down your street like this from the sprinkler at the bottom of the hill then it means you have at least one leaky solenoid. The next step is to locate the correct solenoid and change
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
Currambine Reticulation and Turf Installation
This is what we did today. After a bit of pre-lay work last week, followed by bobcat and then concretors, we went back today to finish off the retic and lay the turf. Its a real transformation from how it
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
