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 seals, springs and general construction. Generally you can expect 7-10 years from a Toro which in the longer term is much better economy.
Read MoreIf 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 it over. We can do this quickly with our solenoid detector and we can generally get the location perfect which minimises the digging in your lawn. Here you can see we have been able to pinpoint the faulty valve. Then once the valve is exchanges we test it and make sure all is working as it should be. And just […]
Read MoreNope… If your reticulation isn’t working then changing the battery will just be $9 down the drain. The battery is not responsible for the operation of the sprinklers. It simply helps to retain the settings when the power goes off. Your retic needs 24v if power to open the solenoids so changing a battery wont do the job. If it’s not working then it could be any one of a number of issues – but it won’t be the battery!
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 MoreIf your solenoid looks like this then don’t be surprised if it’s not functioning as it should be. Any solenoid buried in soil should be covered by a valve box otherwise corrosion is inevitable. If you find your controller is blowing fuses or showing error messages then this may be the problem.
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 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 MoreYanchep is a lovely part of the world and is our homebase, so we love to work there. Whether it’s a new installation of retic and turf or whether it’s a tune up of your existing system, we can be there promptly and will get the job done in fast time, with quality components and a guarantee to come back if there are any problems. We have been operating now for 11 years and have developed an excellent reputation for top quality work and friendly, polite service at a fair price.
Read MoreIf your sprinklers are barely spraying then it will be one of a few issues. The most likely is that the system has a leak and pressure is getting released at a point other than the nozzles. Most likely is that a riser has broken and needs replacing. Another possibility is that all nozzles are blocked. Rather than trying to unblock them you’re probably better off just replacing them. Another possibility is that the solenoid has seized and is partially shut. This is the least likely option. So a) check for leaks around the base of sprinklers. b) remove a […]
Read MoreIf 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 ensure minimal wastage of water. Now that the Dripline is in he can mulch the area. If you are on a bore then you may like to consider ‘bore line ‘, similar but not pressured compensated – which usually isn’t an issue on a bore. This dripline is extremely effective at dripping water right next to the plants and is […]
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