Luke did an awesome job with redoing my drip line system. He’s work is spot on and he knows his stuff. A top notch bloke to work with too, highly recommended.
Andrew Tang
Irrigation Supplies Perth
If you are installing or repairing reticulation one of the most important decisions you can make is what products you install in the ground. If you are not in the ‘game’ and installing reticulation and irrigation, then it can be hard to know what’s good and what is not good!
So, we thought we would provide a list straight from the contractor’s mouth of our favourite long-term products and why we like them. These are just a few products that we like and there are many more.
Although we are a business that focuses on overhauling and renovating poorly performing reticulation systems we can certainly supply and install these products if we are doing a job for you.
Note, we do not do ‘Supply Only’.
Hunter Pro-Spray pop-ups
One of the toughest sprinkler bodies out there with an extremely strong retractable spring this is one pop-ups sprinkler you do not want to sneeze at.
Available in a range of sizes we prefer the 100mm or 4 inch. Most people use 50mm or 80mm pop-ups. The reason we like a larger size is so we can sink them down a little lower in the ground making it less likely you will damage the sprinkler with a lawn mower, car or even your foot!
Hunter Pro-Spray sprinkler heads are engineered to ensure long-lasting, reliable performance in residential applications. Available in heights from shrub to 30 cm, Pro-Spray heads feature durable construction that is second to none, exclusive body cap design which does not leak even when loosened, and a reliable, easy to adjust two-piece ratchet. Pro-Sprays are compatible with Precision Distribution Control Nozzles, fixed-arc nozzles, and MP Rotators. All models also include a user-friendly pull-ring flush cap to keep debris and clogging to a minimum. The Hunter Pro-Spray sprinkler head is compatible with all industry standard female nozzles offering a high degree of flexibility.
- Industry’s strongest spray body for years of reliable performance
- Co-moulded wiper seal made from chemical- and chlorine-resistant materials
- Innovative seal design prevents cap-to-body leaks
- Heavy-duty spring for consistent riser retraction
- Check valve option eliminates low-head drainage
- Additional Features:
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- Directional flush plug design for cleaner installation
- Interchangeable components for easier servicing, retrofits, and upgrades
Operating Specifications
- Operational pressure range: 1.0 to 7.0 bar; 100 to 700 kPa
- Warranty period: 5 years
Factory-Installed Options
- Check valve available for 10 cm, 15 cm, and 30 cm models (up to 3 m of elevation)
- Reclaimed water ID cap
User-Installed Options
- Drain check valve (up to 3 m of elevation; P/N 437400SP)
- Reclaimed water ID cap (P/N 458520SP)
- Snap-on reclaimed cover (P/N PROS-RC-CAP-SP)
- Shutoff cap (P/N 213600SP)
- Shutoff nozzle (P/N 916400SP)
CO-MOLDED WIPER SEAL
The industry’s most rugged wiper seal is co-molded from two types of chemical and chlorine-resistant materials. This pressure activated, multi-function wiper seal reduces flow-by, operates at low pressures, and allows more sprinkler heads to be installed on the same zone. Its innovative design prevents debris from entering the seal when the riser is retracted, reducing riser stick-ups.
INDUSTRYʼS STRONGEST SPRAY BODY
The Pro-Spray line incorporates a heavy-duty ribbed body and durable cap engineered to withstand the harshest environments, including the rigors of foot traffic and the abuses of heavy machinery. In addition, the buttress thread design provides superior strength in cap-to-body gripping capacity helping the head to withstand high inlet surge pressures.
OPTIONAL CHECK VALVE
Optional check valves eliminates drainage at heads installed on slopes, protecting landscapes from damage and erosion while reducing water waste. Choose from the convenience of factory-installed check valves or the flexibility of field installation.
HEAVY-DUTY SPRING
The strongest retraction spring for positive retraction under any condition.
INNOVATIVE SEAL DESIGN
Pedestrian traffic, landscaping equipment, temperature changes, and cycling pressures can often cause body caps to loosen. Most spray bodies utilize an O-Ring, which breaks the seal immediately after loosening. The Pro-Spray can withstand more than one full 360º turn and remain sealed at any pressure.
Rainbirds 1800 Series pop-ups
We have been using these for many years. Rainbird is an extremely reputable brand. The 1800 SAM Series: is worth looking at in particular.
Source www.rainbird.com
All 1800s:
- Co-molded wiper seal provides unmatched resistance to grit, pressure and the environment.
- Constructed of time-proven UV-resistant plastic and corrosion-resistant stainless steel parts, ensuring long product life.
- Precision controlled flush at pop-down clears debris from unit, assuring positive stem retraction in all soil types.
- Two-piece ratchet mechanism allows easy nozzle pattern alignment and provides added durability.
- Five-Year Trade Warranty
1800 SAM Series:
- Built-in Seal-A-Matic (SAM) check valve. Eliminates the need for under-the-head check valves.
- Ideal for use in areas with changing elevations.
- Traps water in lateral pipes in elevation changes of up to 14 feet (4.2 m), eliminating low head drainage at the base of slopes or hillsides.
- Reduces wear on system components by minimizing water hammer during start-up
1800 PRS Series:
- All Rain Bird pressure regulating spray bodies are WaterSense certified by ICC-ES.
- PATENTED PRS pressure regulator built into stem. No parts to be installed at the site. Saves time and money.
- Maintains constant outlet pressure at 30psi (2.1 bar) or 45 psi (3.1 bar) at varying inlet pressures regardless of nozzles used.
- 30 psi is recommended for optimal spray nozzle performance, 45 psi is recommended for optimal rotary nozzle performance.
- 1800 SAM-PRS-30 and SAM-PRS-45 Series.
- Combines Seal-A-Matic check valve and PRS-30 or PRS-45 for best performance.
- Ideal for sloped applications that have fluctuating or high pressure
Flow-by: 0 gpm at 8 psi (0.6 bar) or greater; 0.10 gpm (0.02 m³/h; 0.36 l/m) otherwise
Spacing: 2.5 to 24 feet (0.8 to 7.3m)*
Pressure: 15 to 70 psi (1.0 to 4.8 bar)
1800 SAM Series:
SAM capability: holds up to 14 feet (4.2 m) of head; 6 psi (0.4 bar)
Flow-by: 0 gpm at 8 psi (0.6 bar) or greater; 0.10 gpm (0.02 m3/h; 0.36 l/m) otherwise
Installation: bottom inlet
*2.5 to 15 feet with standard Rain Bird Spray Head Nozzles (SQ, U-Series, HE-VAN); 8 to 24 feet with Rain Bird Rotary Nozzles
½” (15/21) NPT female threaded inlet
Exposed surface diameter: 2¼ ” (5.7 cm)
2″ spray bodies: 4″ (10.2 cm) body height; 2″ pop-up height (5.1 cm)
4″ spray bodies: 6″ (15.2 cm) body height; 4″ pop-up height (10.2 cm)
6″ spray bodies: 9 3⁄8″ (23.8 cm) body height; 6″ pop-up height (15.2 cm)
12″ spray bodies: 16″ (40.6 cm) body height; 12″ pop-up height (30.5 cm)
Base Models:
1802: 2″ (5.1 cm) pop-up height
1804: 4″ (10.2 cm) pop-up height
1806: 6″ (15.2 cm) pop-up height
1812: 12″ (30.5 cm) pop-up height
SAM Models:
1804-SAM: 4″ (10.2 cm) pop-up height
1806-SAM: 6″ (15.2 cm) pop-up height
1812-SAM: 12″ (30.5 cm) pop-up height
PRS-30 Models:
1802PRS: 2″ (5 cm) pop-up height
1803PRS: 3″ (8 cm) pop-up height
1804PRS: 4″ (10.2 cm) pop-up height
1806PRS: 6″ (15.2 cm) pop-up height
1812PRS: 12″ (30.5 cm) pop-up height
PRS-45 Models:
1804P45: 4″ (10.2 cm) pop-up height
1806P45: 6″ (15.2 cm) pop-up height
1812P45: 12″ (30.5 cm) pop-up height
SAM-PRS Models:
1804-SAM-PRS: 4″(10.2 cm) pop-up height
1806-SAM-PRS: 6″ (15.2 cm) pop-up height
1812-SAM-PRS: 12″ (30.5 cm) pop-up height
SAM-P45 Models:
1804-SAM-P45: 4″ (10.2 cm) pop-up height
1806-SAM-P45: 6″ (15.2 cm) pop-up height
1812-SAM-P45: 12″ (30.5 cm) pop-up heigh
Hunter MP Rotator Nozzle
Hunter’s Legendary MP Rotator nozzle is our all-time favourite. In our humble opinion this is the best nozzle for residential sprinklers you can get. This comes from many years of experience in using them. Mp Rotators spread the water very evenly, operate under lower flow and pressure and their unique throwing pattern cuts through the wind. Perfect for those windy places! The water is applied slower than standard nozzles allowing all areas the chance to soak the water in. Standard nozzles apply the water at a faster rate which increases runoff. Mp Rotators are a tough durable sprinkler nozzle. Like all things common sense still needs to prevail if you want a nice garden and you need to ensure adequate coverage, proper maintenance of your lawns and gardens and the right amount of sunlight and environmental conditions amongst other things.
The revolutionary MP Rotator features a unique, multi-trajectory rotating stream delivery system that achieves water-conserving results. Rather than simply “spray” water onto landscapes, MP Rotators deliver multiple streams of water at a steady rate. This slower application rate allows water to gently soak into the soil and achieves an even distribution throughout the area being irrigated. This increased efficiency results in 30% less water use when compared to traditional sprays and significantly reduces wasteful runoff. The MP Rotator can be installed onto any conventional spray head body or shrub adapter, transforming them into high uniformity, low precipitation rate sprinklers with matched precipitation at any arc and any radius.
The MP Rotators are a great choice for new systems, as they provide immense range flexibility (from 2.5 m to 10.7 m radius), decrease material costs, and provide better system efficiency. MPs are also perfect for revitalizing older systems—a retrofit can solve both low pressure and poor coverage problems.
- Lowest precipitation rate in the industry of approximately 10 mm/hr
- Matched precipitation for simplified irrigation design and flexibility
- Double-pop feature protects the nozzle from external debris
- High distribution uniformity for a healthy landscape with maximum water efficiency
- Additional Features:
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- Wind-resistant, multi-stream technology prevents misting
- Adjustable arc only when running for vandal resistance
- Removable filter screen prevents nozzle from clogging
- Colour-coded for easy identification
- Radius reduction up to approximately 25% on all models
- Recommended operating pressure: 2.8 bar; 280 kPa
- Minimum radius setting achieved at 2.1 bar; 210 kPa
- Warranty period: 3 years
- Pair with Pro-Spray™ PRS40 pop-up for pressure regulation to 2.8 bar; 280 kPa for nominal radius settings
- Pair with Pro-Spray PRS30 pop-up for pressure regulation to 2.1 bar; 210 kPa for minimum radius settings
Rainbirds MPR Series Fixed Pattern Spray Nozzles
As far as standard spray head goes this is our long-term favourite. If you are looking for a quality spray head, you will not go wrong with these. Just make sure you set out your perth reticulation correctly with the right spacing and station size. Like anything the equipment still needs to be used correctly.
Source: www.rainbird.com
- Matched precipitation rates across sets and patterns in 5 Series, 8 Series, 10 Series, and 15 Series for even water distribution and design flexibility.
- MPR Nozzles are installed by more contractors than all other brands combined.
- Quickly identify radius and arc with Top Color-coded nozzles, even when system is not operating.
- Three-year trade warranty
Spacing: 3 to 15 feet (0.9 to 4.6 m)*
Pressure: 15 to 30 psi (1,0 to 2,1 bar)
Optimum pressure: 30 psi (2,1 bar)**
* These ranges are based on proper pressure at nozzle
** Rain Bird recommends using 1800 PRS Spray Bodies to maintain optimum nozzle performance in higher pressure situations
5 Series: Quarter, Half, Full Nozzles
5 Series: Bubbler Nozzles
8 Series: Quarter, Half, Full Nozzles
8 FLT Series: Designed for lower trajectory applications, such as windy areas
10 Series Nozzles: Quarter, Half, Full Nozzles
12 Series Nozzles: Quarter, Half, Full Nozzles
15 Series: Quarter, Half, Full Nozzles
15 Strip Series Nozzles: Left, Right, Center
Subsurface Driplines
Subsurface dripline can be one of the most effective ways to irrigate your garden. The Dripline sits between the soil and the mulch greatly minimising evaporation and delivering water right to the roots.
There are several components needed to make sure these types of systems work well so make sure you get someone who really knows what they are doing. We mainly use Netafim’s range of dripline.
Pressure Relief Valves
If you have a bore we would highly recommend you consider a pressure relief valve. In the case of an irrigation solenoid valve failing to open the bore can continue to try to pump water through the system causing the pump the ‘dead head’ this can burn out the bore and melt fittings and pipes causing all sorts of issues. A pressure relief valve will release the pressure above the pre-set level. Generally, we would just plumb this back into the main supply line.
We use Bermad typically for pressure relief valves.
The Bermad Quick Pressure Relief Valve is a hydraulically operated, diaphragm actuated control valve that relieves excessive line pressure when it rises above the preset maximum.
This valve responds to rises in system pressure immediately, accurately, and with high repeatability, by opening fully
Source www.bermad.com.au
Wire Connectors
We recommend and use 3M Scotchlok wire connectors. These are easy to use and far better than the old twist and tape technique used by many irrigators. Using a proper waterproof Gel Connector like these greatly reduces the chance of corrosion on the wiring.
Source: www.3m.com.au
Articulated risers
You have joints, right? Sprinklers need joints as well. Using an articulated riser to connect a pop-up sprinkler to the PVC pipe work is a must have in our opinion. These greatly reduce the amount of damage a car can do and protect the pop-ups, pipe work and connectors. They just move slightly when driven on.
Thank you for visiting our irrigation page. There are other brands out there and we are happy to install them if they are reputable and high quality. Just ask us.
Why use Retic
Renovation?
Our Process
STEP 1
Site Visit
During our initial consultation, I come to your home or business to assess the situation in person. This is crucial for tailoring our services to meet your specific needs.
What You Get:
- Written Estimate: Provided if possible within the consultation duration.
- On-Site Advice: Immediate insights based on direct assessment.
- Project Understanding: Clarity on what needs doing and the time frame involved.
- Flexible Costing: Due to the variable nature of work, exact costs may not always be immediately available.
- We can do advice-only consults as well! Book us in for an hour to pick our brains!
- Cost: Typically, $330 for 60 minutes. This fee covers the consultation and basic evaluation. Note that larger properties or more complex jobs may incur additional charges.
- Installations and Further Evaluations: $330 for an on-site consult, $220 per hour off-site to prepare estimations for larger jobs or full installs. Extended site visits for installations involve comprehensive pressure tests and discussions about the project, requiring more than the initial hour to develop a detailed proposal.
- Consultation Scheduling: Consultations are usually on Fridays between 7 AM and 1 PM, and occasionally on Saturdays or other days. We value this time as it allows us to fully engage with your project without rushing, ensuring we understand every detail.
STEP 2
We Do the Work!
Upon your approval of our written proposal, which you’ll receive via email, simply respond to schedule the commencement. We handle every aspect of the job, whether large or small. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to your satisfaction. This phase of our service includes managing all aspects of the project from start to finish, ensuring that every detail is taken care of.
- We aim to minimize disruption to your daily routine and maximize efficiency, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
- We provide estimates, not fixed quotes.
- All time on the job is billed, ensuring transparency in billing.
- Minimum project duration is 2 hours.
- We can do a consultation only for $330 for an hour if you wish to pick our brains but then do the work yourself!
- We don’t provide plans but can offer videos of the work upon request. This allows you to see the progress of the job and understand the work involved.
Enjoy Your Reticulation System!
Cost Breakdown:
- Initial Consultation: Starts from $330, including GST, covering our call-out and the first hour on site.
- Call-Out Fee: $110 including GST.
- Hourly Rate: $220 per hour, including GST, charged for all time spent on the job.
- Advice Only: $110 call out and $220 per hour
Parts: Charged at retail pricing, additional to labour.
What our clients have to say
Luke is extremely focused on quality and not cutting corners, something that is rare in the retic industry! Luke has done work at my properties over the years and has great knowledge and attention to detail. I definitely recommend him as someone to trust with your reticulation system, if you’re looking for a lasting water-wise solution. Thanks again mate
Joshua Porter
Found Luke on FB, the information provided on his page really is a true reflection of him. Once we made contact, he worked together with us on several proposals, and we agreed on the one that best fit our budget. We were pleasantly surprised when the final invoice was much less than the initial quote. Communication was always prompt and clear. He even put us in touch with other specialists to get the pump and controller replaced. He is a genuine down to earth guy with a wealth of knowledge which he happily shares. He works really hard and his passion shines through. He is a true professional. We had fun watching him make his slow motion video at the end of the day. Thank you so much Luke.
Joyce Fernandes
After putting up with issues created from a landscaper for too long I engaged Luke to address my suffering lawn and help with bringing it back to life.
Was more than impressed with his knowledge and problem solving as he moved about my yard.
Thanks again for the work Luke!
Russell Morris
I engaged Luke to install my new reticulation in April 2022,I found Luke to be professional at all times and communicated effectively with me during the installation.
I was impressed with Luke’s knowledge and was guided by his experience and extremely happy with his work.
I would recommend Luke to anyone who is thinking of having reticulation installed.
Many thanks Luke a fantastic job.
James Love
Highly recommend Retic Renovation. Luke is very professional and has a wealth of knowledge. Don’t go anywhere else for your retic needs.
Blake Constantine
After years of mending our reticulation as amateurs, without ever having the success of keeping all areas of our large garden looking fabulous, we finally called in the experts. Retic Renovation exceeded our greatest hopes for lawn redemption. The owner Luke was prompt in meeting with us and in an unbelievably short time, found the all important retic isolation valve that in years of digging had never been located. Luke investigated all sections of the reticulation, repaired all faults, and tidied up all areas that had been worked on. To finish, Luke provided us with helpful advice and recommendations for keeping our reticulation spot on. We cannot recommend Retic Renovation more highly.
R and L Henley
If you’re looking for a precise job, with the experience to back it up, Luke is the person in Perth to contact. He’s passionate about making beautiful gardens in Perth for families to enjoy. We have relied on his experience and advice over the years to maintain an optimal full-garden solution. What we really appreciate is that he is upfront and honest, and provides all the details for his clients to make a well-informed decision. We will always return to Luke for our landscaping and retic needs.
Rebecca Quick