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
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.
Reticulation Installation in Jindalee
Today’s job was to install a backyard system for a client in Jindalee. There was no retic in the place at all so we began with the sprinklers plumber, then the master valve and just one station solenoid to serve
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
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
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,
Installing Reticulation in Two Rocks
It’s what we do. We can often get a whole house done in a day, like this one up in Two Rocks that we did this week. If you have an established lawn then our trencher will cut thru it
