• On Jun, 08, 2017
•  Mr Retic

It’s the last thing you need when new turf has been laid over the weekend. One of your stations is failing to come on and your lawn is in danger of dying. We were called out this week to find out why one of the stations weren’t coming on. After a few diagnostic checks in […]

• On Mar, 23, 2017
•  Mr Retic

Retic Controllers of the future are here now, and if you haven’t seen these Reticulation Controllers around you are missing out… In the Domestic market in my opinion these are the leaders in water saving smart *ET controllers. If your looking for a new Reticulation Controller these are the future and the way to go […]

• On Feb, 20, 2017
•  Mr Retic

What a change can be made when you know how your reticulation system had been designed. Also understanding the benefits of being waterwise, knowledgeable of the local environment and irrigation systems. We have taken this almost dead lawn and turned it around in a matter of weeks. Mostly by understating the the sprinkler nozzles that […]

• On Jan, 05, 2017
•  Mr Retic

It’s always a bit difficult understanding your new reticulation controller, and how to program it for your watering requirements. The attached link shows you how to program a Hunter X-Core controller, Presently they are one of the most popular Retic Controllers in Perth. In this video I try and give you a brief understanding on […]

• On Sep, 01, 2016
•  Mr Retic

Well it didn’t feel like it this morning Perth waking up to 3’C, but today is the first day of Spring. The bees are on que, letting us know it will be warming up soon.  As of today 1st of September you can now turn your Reticulation systems back on. While the weather is a […]

• On Jul, 01, 2016
•  Mr Retic

I was called out to investigate a reticulation water leak for a leak allowance reimbursement for this property, as the owner received a whopping water bill that was in the thousands. There was a crack in the connection between the master solenoid and the isolation valve so water was continually flowing 24/7. This kind of […]

• On Jun, 13, 2016
•  Mr Retic

For the last few seasons I have been installing these Hunter Solar Sync ET (evapotranspiration) Weater stations. They have been a real water saving benefit to the home owner, small business, and commercial properties. Calculating the onsite weather conditions, then adjusting the water delivery requirements to give the optimum watering levels for the healthy nourishment and […]

• On Jun, 02, 2016
•  Mr Retic

G’day Guys, If you haven’t realised already it the 1st of June tomorrow and it has come that time of year again to turn off your Retic control boxes. The Water Corporation calls the 1 June to the 31 August their “Winter Sprinkler Ban”. So don’t get caught out, as on the spot fines start […]

• On Apr, 21, 2016
•  Mr Retic

I’m glad this install came up so well for a very deserving client. We did a complete overhaul on this front verge. From dying mixed wintergreen/buffalo/kikuyu turf to a beautiful Waterwise Empire Zoysia.    We killed off the remaining healthy turf a week and a half before hand. Then to make sure that we got […]

• On Apr, 21, 2016
•  Mr Retic

I see what the Water Corp is getting at here; and if you want a general overview of the products that are in the market place at the moment like the ones Bunnings, Masters and some irrigation shops use you would probably be on the right track. However I have have found it too often this […]