Josh from Plumbdog Plumbing takes you through a full reticulation conversion in Mount Lawley, switching a property from a bore water supply to mains water.
This video is a detailed look at professional reticulation work, showing all the steps needed for a smooth, compliant conversion while adhering to plumbing and irrigation standards.
In This Video
•Excavating and tracing existing bore lines
•Installing a new reticulation cut-in for mains water
•Connecting a new master solenoid and wiring to the control board
•Installing isolation and check valves to comply with standards
•Testing sprinklers and flushing through the system
•Troubleshooting a low-pressure zone caused by prior damage
Key highlights:
•Ensuring correct backflow prevention with check valves
•Connecting new wiring to the existing irrigation controller
•Testing and flushing sprinklers after conversion
•Identifying and resolving issues from damaged or old pipework
The Result
Property successfully converted from bore to mains water
Backflow prevention and valves installed to code
Sprinklers tested and operating at full pressure
Low-pressure issues resolved for consistent irrigation
Location: Mount Lawley, WA
Need help with reticulation conversions, irrigation upgrades, or troubleshooting? Visit Plumbdog Plumbing