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 system up and running. If you aren’t sure then check with your plumber. You may go from 9l to 30l overnight!
Read MoreA 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 run times. Normal Toro – 10-15 minutes MP Rotators – 45-60 minutes Gear drives – 20-40 minutes (The difference is related to the spacing between the sprinklers.) But don’t buy the 10 minutes thing!
Read MoreIf 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, but it could be a faulty terminal or circuit board. 2. The master solenoid has seized. It has got stuck shut and needs replacing. 3. There is a broken wire to the master solenoid or a broken common wire. If you have done some digging in the yard then you may have accidentally struck wires. They are only 24v so […]
Read MoreLike everything in life, the preparation matters! When laying turf it matters to: – get a good thick layer of quality soil – ensure your retic covers all areas – screed the ground to dead level – spread fertiliser – water the ground Then lay turf… If you do all of the above you can expect an excellent result. If not then it may turn out lumpy or it may not have the same vigorous start that new lawn needs
Read MoreIt’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 and we will get the new system installed neatly and quickly. We can supply soil to fill those trenches and get everything looking clean and tidy at the end. So if you’re looking for a new system then give us a call! Generally we will discuss the project with you on the phone, give you a ballpark price range […]
Read MoreOk – 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 symbol at the same time. The average DIY would look for a dodgy fuse or a faulty battery. What the message actually means is that there is either a fault in the controller or a fault in a solenoid. The way to determine the issue is simply to remove wires and keep resetting the controller and testing it. If it […]
Read More(photo – Dan Gibson) If you live in Alkimos then you are a part of our primary service area and we’d love to help you with either new installations of reticulation and turf or repairs and modifications. Most times we can get to quotes within a day or two and repairs can also be done quickly and efficiently. Give Andrew a call and we will be there quickly!
Read MoreThis is one of the most common reticulation issues especially in suburbs like Butler, Carramar, Banksia Grove and Clarkson where these controllers were installed as part of the landscaping package. The first thing you should know is that there is no fuse! And the little battery symbol with a line thru it doesn’t mean there is a problem with the battery. There is no battery. The message means one of two things: a) There is a fault with a solenoid b) The controller is faulty. We can run some tests to prove which one it is, but don’t waste your […]
Read MoreIf 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. The first and most common is that the master solenoid coil has developed an electrical problem and is sending a fault message back to the controller. ‘p’ = pump or master valve. We can locate and replace this – problem solved. The second possibility is that the box is faulty and needs replacing. You can determine which one it is by […]
Read MoreA common problem at this time of year is for one station to remain on while the system goes thru its cycle. Or you may have a constant weep around sprinklers Depending on what type of solenoid you have it is most likely going to be a faulty diaphragm. Usually it is best just to replace the entire solenoid and be sure that all will work well for a few years to come. If you wish to try and replace the diaphragm then remove the top half of the solenoid (you may be able to screw it off if it […]
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