Something to look out for

Something to look out for

G’day

I have come across a few older places lately where the irrigation system is connected to the mains water. What I have found is that there hasn’t been a Retic Kit or a non-return valve used.

In this photo is an example for what it should look like from your main water connection to the master solenoid.

The reason for having these valves in place is to stop any fertiliser or chemicals that you are using; in or around your garden area finding its way back into your main water supply to the house.

Something to keep an eye out for…

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Thanks so much

Thanks so much Bede. I am loving the new lawn and it is still looking great. So far, so good! The photos are beautiful. I suspect you could have a second career in photography, if you get tired of the retic game. Your photography is very good. Thanks again Bede for the excellent job you… Read more “Thanks so much”

Janet

How Appreciative

Hi Bede, wanted to say how appreciative I was with your persistence in dealing with those tricky issues. Your punctuality and attention to detail made it all so easy. My garden looks great, I get told all the time and I barely worry about it. Lee

Lee

Thank you

Wonderful prompt and friendly service. Thanks Bede for being so obliging and sorting the height for the filter box. Will make our life so much easier. Gay

Gay Lalor

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Big thanks to Bede!

Just wanted to say a big thanks to Bede. A wonderful job this week – he managed to fix the system so it now runs better than it has for the entire 12 years I’ve lived in this house! And having just received my bill – I’m even more impressed. Thankyou Bede.

Liane

Wonderful Job

Having read all the positive testimonials for Mr Retic, we asked Bede to give us a quote and was pleasantly surprised that he was able to install the new reticulation and lay new turf. Unfortunately one of his assistants was sick on the day of the installation but he carried on regardless and although he… Read more “Wonderful Job”

Peter Bunyan

Fantastic job!

I would just like to thank you Bede for fixing my problematic reticulation system. You were so patient, very fair in your pricing and did a fantastic job in rectifying the problems. After cutting through all the roots of the Avocado tree to locate the solenoids which were buried far too deep, replacing them and… Read more “Fantastic job!”

Liz

GOOD OLD FASHION SERVICE – WITH A SMILE

I contacted Bede and said I had a back yard that was badly done, Bede came out within a few days, had a look and offered suggestions. The service I got was great, I had notification of what would be best done, plus alternatives, how much. The job was done in a short span of… Read more “GOOD OLD FASHION SERVICE – WITH A SMILE”

Pam Kendrick

This is your man

If you need reticulation this is your man! Bede is professional, friendly, on time and actually does an onsite quote unlike a lot of other. Fair pricing and excellent workmanship. He didn’t shy away from the challenge our place provided and did a great job. Our plants are thankful. Highly recommended.

Marais

Such wonderful service

Such wonderful service by Bede who certainly knows about all things reticulation! I’m looking forward to no longer having to hand water due to my impressive reticulation system. I would highly recommend his services to all. Thank you again.

Kristy

Leaky Retic Fixed….Great Job!

Bede arrived 10 minutes after my call and fixed the leaky retic quickly and efficiently. Great friendly customer service and a top quality job. Would recommend highly. Scott

Scott Smith

Excellent service 5 stars!

After contacting Bede to come around to give me a quote to update my retic system, from quote to installation the whole experience was a pleasure. From very good rates to his Professional attitude I can not thank him enough. Going with a hunter pro Hydrawise controller I can now access my system on my… Read more “Excellent service 5 stars!”

Murray

Top notch service

My reticulation system broke down in the heart of summer unexpectedly and with some plants dying and many more about to die, I contacted Bede and he came the same afternoon when he heard that I was desperate to get it fixed. He came right smack at the appointed time, diagnosed the problem (a faulty… Read more “Top notch service”

Terence

Outstanding Service

We had the pleasure to do business with Bede and we cannot thank him enough for the job done at our place. Firstly, the previous reticulation system was poorly done and represented a huge challenge for anyone in the reticulation industry. We got about 10 quotes and were presented with different ways to fix it.… Read more “Outstanding Service”

Tania & Rod

Awesome Retic Job!

Thanks Bede and Ryan for an awesome retic job. On time, neat, careful and just great service. Sooo refreshing. Jenn and Caz

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Australian men are in crisis, with suicide rates rising. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au In an emergency, call triple-0 A SUICIDE EPIDEMIC Men in Australia are in crisis. This week, roughly 45 men will take their own lives. That’s based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics data from 2017, a year in which 2348 blokes died by suicide across the country. It’s an increase of 10 per cent on the previous year, with deaths in almost every single age group and state rising — some in the high double digits. And while those numbers are shocking, they don’t paint a picture of the indiscriminate and tragic nature of male suicide. While the characters in this story are fictional, they are representative of a crisis that’s being inadequately addressed and woefully underfunded. Of all the suicides in Australia each year, around 75 per cent are men, the majority of whom suffer in silence. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au In an emergency, call triple-0 This week is Men’s Health Week, and news.com.au will run the second instalment of its Let’s Make Some Noise campaign to highlight the serious mental health issues plaguing Aussie blokes. To kick off the week of stories of loss, survival and hope, we’ve gone beyond that enormous number — 2348 — to introduce you to some of the men who’ll die this week. PAUL, 35, CONDOBOLIN, NEW SOUTH WALES The highest number of deaths by suicide this week will be in Paul’s 30-39 years age group. Ten men will perish. Paul lives in a rural or regional setting, just like the 26 other blokes who will die this week, and is likely to work in a manual labour job, be it construction or agriculture. Support services out his way are lacking or non-existent, but even if there were adequate options, Paul would be unlikely to reach out for help. Of course, he’s not alone. Roughly, one man engages with a mental health service when they need it for every three women who do. Instead, Paul will suffer in silence. Those around him will be caught completely off guard when he takes his own life in the coming days. And the method he will choose is likely to be violent in nature. JACK, 15, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA The number of boys Jack’s age and younger who took their own lives in 2017 increased by 77 per cent. Like the vast majority of other men, Jack knows something isn’t right but won’t speak up or reach out for help. But he’s in a particularly vulnerable age group. Rates of suicide begin to increase sharply among teenagers aged 15 to 19. Jack probably struggles with a mood disorder, be in depression or anxiety, but his symptoms are likely to be misinterpreted as just typical young boy stuff. Moody. Angry. Acting out. There’s a good chance Jack’s life looks pretty good from the outside, be it his sporting prowess or happy family life. ADAM, 28, AURUKUN, QUEENSLAND Of the 45 men to die by suicide this week, 3 will involve Indigenous men. Adam is one of them, living in a remote or regional area that is severely under-resourced — symptomatic of the broader failure of Indigenous community support. Suicide is the second biggest killer of Indigenous men. Of all suicide deaths among our first peoples, 78 per cent are males. Adam almost certainly has an untreated mental illness and is likely to battle with alcohol or drug use for which he also won’t receive support. Unlike non-Indigenous men, his death probably won’t get as much attention, but his devastated loved ones will grieve just as hard. KEITH, 52, KARRATHA, WESTERN AUSTRALIA Men working in the mining industry are at significantly higher risk of suicide than most other industries. The pressures, physical toll, isolation and demanding nature of fly-in, fly-out work means Keith has been struggling for a while now. Other factors, ranging from marriage breakdown to financial stress and alcoholism, put him at increased risk of mental illness. After peaking in the 40s age bracket, suicide rates begin to drop off, but older men — particularly those in regional and remote locations — continue to struggle. Blokes of Keith’s vintage are also of a different ilk. They definitely don’t speak up, preferring the “she’ll be right” approach. He won’t speak to mates or loved ones. When they catch up for a beer down at the pub, he’ll show no signs of struggling. https://news.com.au/lifestyle/health/…