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INSTANT Pond Pump Size Calculator
Looking to find the perfect pump for your pond? Our free Pond Pump Size Calculator takes the guesswork out of selecting the right equipment. Simply

Prepare Your Garden for El Niño (or a hot summer): With an Irrigation System
Summer is just around the corner, and with meteorologists predicting a potential El Niño, it’s going to be a scorcher. If you’re a homeowner looking

Why Your Garden Needs an Irrigation System: A Must-Read for Australian Homeowners
Irrigation Systems make lush green gardensHello Aussie homeowners! 🌞 Australia’s unique climate can be both a blessing and a challenge for our beloved gardens. Balancing

Auto-Import Invoices with MYOB & Xero
At Sunshower, we constantly look for ways to use technology to save time & money for everyone, and especially for our Business customers. That’s why

How much does an Irrigation System Cost?
“How is an irrigation system really going to cost?” It’s a common question, and the answer can often feel elusive. It’s because the cost of

Get EXPERT Irrigation Quotes – designed by professionals
Are you an Australian homeowner looking to keep your garden lush and thriving all year round? Installing an effective irrigation system is the key, and

New Project? Visit our Design Department
Our decades of experience tell us that any well executed garden project starts with a well thought out plan & design. So if you’re looking

Find Valves, Faults and Wire Breaks on Irrigation Systems
There are typically 3 categories of faults you’ll find with irrigation systems, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical. In this post we’ll be focussing on electrical faults.

Book a Professional for Service or Installation
While we do love DIY, if your next project needs professional attention, we’re here to assist.While the team has decades of experience on the tools,

Commercial Designs
Commercial Irrigation, Lighting, and Water Feature Projects require an extra level of specification & attention. That’s something we can certainly provide here at Sunshower. Suitable

The anatomy of an irrigation valve
Irrigation valves, operated by an irrigation controller, are the physical control centre of an automatic irrigation system. So for an irrigation system to function effectively,

Understand the ‘height’ of a pop-up sprinkler
Correctly knowing the height of a pop-up sprinkler is vitally important when installing a new irrigation system & when repairing replacing existing units. It may

Benefits of Using Articulated Risers with Pop-up Sprinklers
One of the most commonly overlooked aspects when using Pop-Up Sprinklers is how deep the trench should be. The depth of the trench is important

Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Garden Tap Timer
There are many battery powered automatic tap timers on the market which vary greatly in price and reliability. A lot of the time you get

Top Tips for Maintaining a Clear and Beautiful Pond
For myriad reasons it is inevitable that pond water will not stay clear or clean.Algae is the most common presence in a dirty pond, turning

What is a Master Valve in Irrigation?
A Master solenoid valve is a solenoid valve often installed at the head of your water supply which, when wired to the “MV” or “P”