Monthly Archives: March 2019

Specialist Bore Electrician

Water Bore Repair Electrical

Often we get called to bore pump problems where customers have been told by someone, even by electricians, that the problem “must be the pump” and it needs replacing.

There can be a vast number of reasons why your water bore is not working. If you call on 9246 0111 we will talk you through the problem over the phone. We will then send the correct person to diagnose/fix your water bore.

If we think it is an electrical problem we will send one of our specialist bore electricians.

Electrical problem with domestic water bore Perth
Our specialist electrician fixing water bore

It can be hard for the inexperienced to diagnose bore pump faults particularly with submersible pumps. Often though we find on closer examination it is a control equipment or wiring issue. Our specialist bore electrician tracks down faults and repairs bores, retic and pumps on a daily basis. We have the correct diagnostic equipment and years of experience so we will save you time and money.

If your water bore needs repair call us on 9246 0111 or BOOK A BORE SERVICE HERE

Bore repair Perth, Members ADIA & IAA

Repair Water Bore Northern Suburbs

If you have a problem with a submersible bore pump in the northern suburbs we offer fast repairs.

We have been repairing water bores in the northern suburbs of Perth for nearly 20 years in suburbs like Balga, Ballajura, Mirrabooka across to Craigie, Mullaloo and Heathridge.

If you call us on 9246 0111 – we will try and identify the likely problem over the phone. You might be lucky and we get you up and running with just a few bore troubleshooting tips or we can then send the right person out to repair your modern submersible water bore.

Our electrician will provide swift diagnosis of all bore electrical problems. Tripping circuit breaker? Retic controller not working? Pump starting but no water? We work on all brands of bore pumps including Grundfos, Lowara, Davey, Onga, Sumoto, Universal and Franklin to name just a few.

Just under the lawn is often the top of a submersible bore. In this pic the green lid has been removed. As you can see the modern submersible water bores are ‘hidden’ under the surface of the lawn or garden until repairs are needed.

Top of submersible bore

We repair bores in all Perth suburbs. Book a bore service here

Reticulation Perth, Reticulation repair Perth

My solenoid is sticking open

A common problem in garden reticulation systems is solenoids sticking open. Read on for some DIY tips.

A customer that rang yesterday has reticulation off the mains and one of his solenoid valves was sticking open. His sprinklers were stuck on continuously unless he turned his water meter off. We explained over the phone how to locate their isolation gate valve so he could  turn off just his reticulation system until the problem was fixed.

HERE is a great “how to” find the solenoid valve guide with lots of facts and information of finding lost solenoids and what to do if they are sticking open.  It also contains tips on where the main retic shut off valve or tap should be,

The customer sent us this picture once they had found the gate valve. This main shut off valve shows an unorthodox connection with typical red wheel handle missing from the gate valve.

Isolation Valve

The customer was grateful for the assistance we were able to give over the telephone “Found and isolated. Thanks to you and your excellent website. We only moved in last December and my wife wants to redo the gardens so expect a call soon(ish) to renovate the entire reticulation system”

Thanks very much we are happy to help!

Note that some isolating  gate valves will have a red “wagon wheel” handle and when buried in moist sand these often become brittle and rusted over the years. Sometimes attempting to turn the valve breaks of the handle and a pair of multi-grips is called for to twist the shaft.

If you have lost your solenoid valve or it is broken call us on 9246 0111 and we will be happy to help you

 

 

Members ADIA & IAA, submersible pump motor

Best Motor for Water Bore Perth

We repair or replace all brands of submersible bore pumps.

We are proud to be able to use genuine Italian PM Technology motors compatible with all standard submersible 4″ pumps.

PM Technology Motor - 2

It is a robust and well-engineered stainless steel submersible motor that is well suited for Australian down bore-hole conditions.

For a good detailed read on the PM Technology motors check out HERE

PM Technology Motor - 3

If your bore needs fixing call us on 9246 0111 – 7 days for prompt onsite attention in any Perth suburb. We also fix old wells and centrifugal bore pumps.

Repair Old Well, Uncategorized

Replace Centrifugal Pump Perth

This old centrifugal pump was in a shallow 3 liner well style bore in Perth.

We can repair the old style wells up to 4 liners deep. We replaced this pump with a new pump.

The old style wells with concrete liners have tin “witches hat” style lids and the pump is visible once you lift the lid.

We stock compatible replacements for most brands of centrifugal pumps including, Onga, Davey, Calpeda, Weststate, Lowara and Stalker.

Call us 7 days on 9246 0111 if your old style well needs repair or book a call back on line here.

Bore Repairs & Service, New Water Bores

Water Bore Baldivis

Our drilling team had a win recently we would love to tell you about.

They drilled a successful 32 metre modern submersible water bore through limestone and sand in the outer Perth suburb of Baldivis.

Drilling a modern submersible bore Baldivis
Drilling rig onsite Baldivis

We wanted to thank the customer April for posting this comment on the Virgin Bores Facebook page (Virgin Bores and Reticulation)

“Great mob of blokes…Thanks so much we were impressed from the get go phone call and drilling mob. You should be proud of your team. Will highly recommend”

If you live in the Baldivis area or the surrounding suburbs of Waikiki, Warnbro or Rockingham and have been thinking about a water bore call the team at Virgin Bores on 9246 0111 or learn more HERE

We also have nearly 20 years experience in repairing water bores and reticulation in the Baldivis area and surrounds ( more information HERE ) or call on 9246 0111