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Bore Perth, Bore repair Nedlands

Submersible Bore Pump Tripping

A customer in Dalkeith rang us on 9246 0111 after their three phase submersible bore was tripping their 3 phase circuit breaker and they were not getting water from their garden bore.

We have an expert specialist bore electrician (Dave) who was the man for the job. He found that the three phase submersible motor was instantly tripping  the three phase circuit breaker in the meter box when the retic was turned on.

Dave meggar tested the pump motor at the borehead sending a current down hole to the motor. Pump motor tested fine.  What he did find was burnt out wiring in the junction box ( pictured below) contained in the green box at the top of the submersible bore hole. He replaced the junction box and all is working well now. Whilst there Dave tested the reticulation system to make sure there were no other faults.

Specialist electrician repairs water bore
Burnt out wiring in junction box at top of submersible bore in Dalkeith

A modern submersible water bore can save you thousands of dollars. So if you don’t have a water bore or your water bore needs repair call us on 9246 0111 or find out more HERE

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Water Bore Repair Marmion

One of our bore service team went to a job this morning in Marmion. The bore was installed at this Marmion garden in December 2014 and it is 20 metres deep.

The bore was turning on normally with the power meter spinning faster when the bore pump was turned on with all the normal sounds and the tell tale click but there was no water.

We thought it was going to be a blown poly rising main pipe down the submersible bore hole but it was in fact a split fitting in the bore box. It was probably caused by the surface pipe connections to the retic having being completed and rigid before the pump was turned on for the first time. The very first running of a submersible pump fills the rising poly main with water which is then held there every after by the pumps check valve. This weight most likely stretched the stainless steel draw wire slightly and put undue pressure on the fitting which subsequently split.

Split fitting causes no water
Split fitting in bore box

We replaced the fitting and the bore is up and running.

If you have a water bore in Perth that is not working call us on 9246 0111 or book a bore service HERE

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Repair or Install Water Bore Perth’s Coastal Suburbs

Pictured is the bore start box for a submersible water bore at a home in the coastal Perth suburb of Trigg.

bore start box for Trigg water bore
Trigg water bore start box

There was an existing reticulation system at this home in Trigg when new water bore was drilled. The reticulation system was disconnected from mains water near the water metre. The retic controller was on a back wall of the house and was wired to send a 24V start signal to this bore start box.

The bore start box is located next to the electrical meter box next to the front door.

We have been in the water boring business for nearly 20 years and can install and repair your water bore. We have the experience and the knowledge to work out what is wrong with your water bore if it needs repair.

Water bores save money
Savings money with a water bore

….and as is shown here a new submersible water bore saved money for this Trigg homeowner

If you live in the coastal suburbs of Perth and would like to talk to us about a new water bore call us on 9246 0111 or request a bore quote HERE

If your water bore needs repairing go to our main website HERE

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Bore Repairs Dalkeith

Our mobile service teams are ready to repair your bore, bore pump or reticulation, in Dalkeith, Nedlands and Claremont.

If you have a problem with your bore or reticulation system give us a call on 9246 0111 and we will get you back up and running promptly.

For more information on the repair and service of your bore or reticulation in the western suburbs of Perth check out our website HERE

Our bore electrician will test diagnose and repair any electrical faults. We specialise in replacing fused or burnt out bore pump motors which may be the subject of an insurance claim.

We repair anything to do with water bores or reticulation sprinkler systems including replace reticulation controllers.

We are a family owned business and have been around for nearly 20 years and can be relied upon to look after your water bore and retic needs.

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Broken Reticulation Trigg

A resident of Trigg rang with a problem with their reticulation system. It was about 30 years old and was losing pressure to the front verge. The reticulation sprinklers were hardly popping up.

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After locating the front solenoid valves we found the 25 ml PVC pipe was disappearing into a mass of tree roots. It looked like the roots had crushed some of the reticulation pipes.

There was lots of hard yards digging and cutting roots to solve the problem.

Roots damage Trigg retic system
Root damage to PVC retic in Trigg

If the Virgin Bores team can help you with a reticulation problem in the northern suburbs call 92460111 or go to our website HERE

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Repairing fused bore Wembley Downs 

Albert phoned us on 9246 0111 with a broken bore at his Wembley Downs home.

Happy Wembley customer after repair of fused motor Wembley Downs
Thanks for servicing water bore in Wembley Downs
Our bore specialist electrician attended and found his 3 phase 1.5 KW motor was fused.

We supplied and installed a new motor for the 65 metre Wembley water bore. We also did a heat shrink.

If you have an issue with your bore in the Wembley or Wembley Downs area, we have a specialist bore electrician and repair team who can repair it for you. Call Troy on 9246 0111 or look HERE for more information on you fused water bore. We can have the problem fixed promptly.

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Happy customer

Thanks for prompt reticulation service
Ron is a happy customer after reticulation service
Our service teams are on the road in all Perth suburbs to fix both submersible water bores and reticulation systems. The vans are stocked with most parts that are needed for bore and reticulation service work so often we can fix on the spot with a friendly smile.

We sorted Ron’s reticulation problem out.

Give us a call if you need help. An “old school” thank you note always gives us a boost during a hectic summer.

Check out our website HERE

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Bore Repairs & Service, Electrical Problems, Happy customer

Thanks for Fixing My Bore

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A good review for one of the team at Virgin Bores. As we say on our letterhead  “Thank you for the business – we appreciate it!”

Thanks for Fixing My Bore

Our service teams are on the road and fully equipped to fix your bore electrical problem quickly.

This happy Perth bore service customer had an electrical problem fixed quickly. If you have a bore repair needed at your Perth home call us on 9246 0111 7 days a week or   visit our main website here.

 

Bore Repairs & Service, Reticulation systems

Bore and Retic Service – Experience Pays

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We uncovered this curious old valve in a job south of the river. The younger retic serviceman on the job had never seen one before.

They are actually a Fimco Hydro Indexing Valve rarely seen in Perth home reticulation systems anymore.  This model can handle 4 zones or stations on a reticulation system. These cam-operated valves were used to split up the water delivery from some older well style bores around Perth. No wires or electronics involved.

Indexing valve old style
Old style indexing valve

 

Each time the bore started the valve opening would move around to divert water to one of four downward facing delivery pipes that can’t be seen clearly in this picture.

We have the knowledge and experience to solve any Perth bore or reticulation problem. You can visit our main website here or call 9246 0111 to book a service visit.