How to Do a Bucket Flow Rate Test
Posted on July 02, 2025
Planning a micro irrigation system? One of the most common questions is: "How many drippers, sprays or sprinklers can I run at once from my system?" Before installing your irrigation...News 2017
The All-in-One Mirco Irrigation Tool
Posted on June 06, 2025
Antelco has created a clever, all-in-one solution for micro irrigation installs — the DripMate® Tool, designed to make the installation of drippers, emitters, tubing, adaptors, and stake assemblies faster and...
Why You Should Install a Filter
Posted on April 02, 2025
Do you have a filter installed in your micro irrigation system? If not, adding one is a simple yet effective way to keep your system running smoothly and free from...
Comparison Chart: Rotor Rain® Plus vs. Waterbird Sprinkler
Posted on March 18, 2025
Looking for a replacement for your Waterbird mini sprinkler? The Rotor Rain® Plus seamlessly integrates into existing irrigation systems, offering a variety of flow rates for diverse applications. Check out...
Where to Buy Antelco Products?
Posted on February 26, 2025
Antelco products are available through a network of authorised distributors across the country. Whether you're looking for micro irrigation components for a home gardens, landscaper, or agricultural applications, you can...
The Perfect Waterbird Sprinkler Alternative
Posted on November 21, 2024
Proudly Australian-made and owned, Antelco presents the Rotor Rain® Plus Mini Sprinklers, engineered with the essential features of a high-performance undertree sprinkler. Rotor Rain® Plus seamlessly integrates into existing irrigation...
Reliable, Durable Connections for LDPE tubing
Posted on October 29, 2024
Antelco’s Brown Double Barb DB Fittings™ are acetal fittings designed for secure and long-lasting connections in low-density polyethylene (LDPE) tubing. With sharp-edged double barbs, these 14 mm fittings are ideal...
Antelco Expands Website to Support 20+ Languages
Posted on October 08, 2024
We are excited to announce that the Antelco website has recently undergone an upgrade, now offering support for over 20 languages! This upgrade ensures that no matter where you are...
Antelco Metric Catalogue Volume 25
Posted on September 10, 2024
The Antelco Irrigation Equipment Catalogue, Volume 25, is now available! This comprehensive catalogue includes ordering information, product descriptions, performance charts, and specifications, making it an essential reference for all Antelco...
Your Guide to KwikCut™ Cutters
Posted on July 23, 2024
Antelco offers a comprehensive range of Dawn KwikCut™ Cutters, available in several options, including the Standard T Series and Spring Loaded SL Series. KwikCut™ Cutters come in three sizes: Series...
Celebrate Australian Made Week with Antelco
Posted on May 21, 2024
From the 20th to 26th of May, we invite you to join us in celebrating Australian Made Week. This week is a fantastic opportunity to support Australian companies by choosing...
Advantages of Adjustable Emitters for Poly Risers
Posted on April 30, 2024
When irrigating a larger area of your garden, it's crucial to consider components that enhance efficiency. Poly riser pipes are an excellent choice for this purpose, elevating drip, and spray...
Take control of your garden with Antelco Valves
Posted on March 20, 2024
When establishing an irrigation system, it is crucial to incorporate zoning in your garden to guarantee that each section receives the suitable amount of water tailored to its specific requirements...
Secure your irrigation system with Asta®
Posted on January 15, 2024
Creating an aesthetically pleasing garden can be hard with exposed irrigation tubing that will not stay in its place. Antleco’s Asta® Hold-Down Stake is the answer to an effective and...
Every Day Starts With Quality Dawn Tools
Posted on December 15, 2023
Looking for quality tools that will last? Look no further than the range of Dawn KwikCut™ tools. Quality tools for contractors, installers, and gardening enthusiasts alike. Quality tools with long...
Leave no plants behind with Pressure Compensating Emitters
Posted on November 07, 2023
To give your plants the best chance of success, it is important equal care is given to each plant, especially when it comes to irrigation. Pressure compensating emitters are the...
Up the Stakes in your garden beds
Posted on April 11, 2023
Thinking of adding an irrigation system to your garden beds, or upgrading your existing system? Antelco's Micro Stake range is perfect for securing micro sprays in garden beds. The...
Not all Micro Irrigation Fittings are created equal
Posted on March 27, 2023
There is nothing worse than investing in a water efficient drip irrigation system, to then waste water through leaking or blown off fittings. Antelco’s range of poly fittings and ratchet...
Under Tree Watering
Posted on February 15, 2023
As we continue to see warm days in some parts of Australia, weather experts predict these conditions will continue until the end of Autumn. It is important to remember that...
Prepare your irrigation system for the festive season
Posted on December 20, 2022
With the festive season here and holiday plans well under way, it’s important to remember to prepare your irrigation system for your time away. Follow these simple steps for preparing...
Reclaim your water
Posted on November 21, 2022
The growing demand on managing our finite freshwater resources has seen an increase in the use of recycled water for irrigation purposes. The Australian Made ReuZit® range of recycled water...
Matching the right Micro Irrigation system for your garden…
Posted on October 10, 2022
Matching the right Micro Irrigation system for your garden… If you stand in the aisle of your local hardware store or irrigation outlet you will be amazed at the amount...
Triple Treats for watering your garden
Posted on September 26, 2022
Looking for the perfect watering device for your garden? Antelco has you covered. Shrubbler® 360° Full Circle Adjustable Flow Shrubblers® are perfect for localised plant watering. Rotate the cap to...
Antelco Group of Companies
Posted on September 13, 2022
Antelco promotes a "quality" culture throughout the company and this is reflected in all facets of the organisation including customer service, sales and marketing, ordering, manufacture and delivery. This culture...
Drip Irrigation for your vegies
Posted on September 12, 2022
Did you know Drip Irrigation is a great way to water your vegies? Drippers are designed to release water at slower rates than traditional methods and can be placed...
Preparing your irrigation system for the warmer season ahead
Posted on August 30, 2022
As we come out of the cold winter months it is time to start thinking about the warmer season ahead and preparing your irrigation system for watering your garden. Follow...
Buy tough with Antelco Double Barb "DB" Fittings
Posted on July 20, 2022
Are you tired of leaks and irrigation tubing blowing off? Antelco Double Barb "DB" Fittings™ are built for strength. Purpose designed using a quality acetal material, Double Barb "DB" Fittings™...
Rotor Rain® Plus high Performance Mini Sprinklers
Posted on June 29, 2022
Coming from a pedigree line of mini sprinklers, the Rotor Rain® Plus is packed full of features that we are sure growers will love. Designed specifically for orchards and row...
Hop to it this Easter
Posted on April 11, 2022
Are you going away this Easter long weekend? It is important to remember those plants that don’t get to enjoy the benefits of a good watering from the rain. Plants...
Tidy up your irrigation with Tidy-Bow™
Posted on March 31, 2022
Are you sick of seeing a mess of micro tubing from your irrigation system all around your patio or pergola? Hide the mess with Antelco’s Tidy-Bow™ Clip On Elbow. The...
Winter Vegetable and Herb Gardens
Posted on March 03, 2022
Now that Autumn is here, it is the perfect time to start planting your winter vegetable and herb gardens. Micro Irrigation is a great way of keeping your winter vegies...
Watering with Rainwater Tanks
Posted on February 03, 2022
We are often asked 'can we use drippers on rainwater tanks for our gardens?' Rain Tanks, with a pressure pump installed, can supply all types or drippers and emitters, within...
Potted Plant watering made easy
Posted on October 25, 2021
Potted plants are a beautiful accessory to any garden, but when it comes to keeping them watered they can create a few frustrations. Some common peeves of potted plant watering...
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie
Posted on May 19, 2021
The 24th to 30th May is Australian Made Week. Get involved and support Aussie companies by buying Australian Made. Antelco is a proud Australian Owned and Operated company established in...
Not yet time to turn off the Irrigation
Posted on May 13, 2021
Even as we prepare for the cooler months, the unpredictability of the weather means that even in winter you might need irrigation as a backup to keep your garden watered...
Winter Watering for your Garden
Posted on April 29, 2021
As Autumn starts to set in here in Australia and we begin preparing for winter, it’s important to remember those plants that don’t get to enjoy the benefits of a...
Simplify your irrigation system with eZyvalve™4
Posted on April 15, 2021
One of the struggles of garden irrigation is how to automate multiple irrigation zones throughout your garden using one easy to use mess free system. Australian made eZyvalve™4 is a...
Hop to it...
Posted on March 31, 2021
Looking for something to do this upcoming Easter long weekend? It is the perfect time to give your irrigation system some TLC. The most common problem facing Drip and Micro...
From Vineyards and orchards to backyards and garden beds... Take control with Antelco Valves
Posted on March 04, 2021
Wanting a simple solution for water diversion and flow control in your irrigation system? Then Australian made Antelco Valves are perfect for allowing you to control where water goes in...
Installing an irrigation system: Facts to Consider
Posted on February 04, 2021
When thinking of installing an irrigation system, sometimes knowing where to start can seem quite daunting. Here are some helpful tips and advice to set you on the right path...
Low Pressure Drip Irrigation systems
Posted on January 21, 2021
We are sometimes asked 'can we use drippers on rainwater tanks for our gardens?'. The answer is yes if some rules are applied. The vertical height of water in the...
All your potted plant watering peeves solved
Posted on December 09, 2020
Meet the Potstream®, a fully adjustable watering device for potted plants and container watering. 100% designed and manufactured in Australia by Antelco Pty Ltd, the Potstream® will end all your...
Prepare your micro irrigation system for extreme hot weather conditions..
Posted on November 25, 2020
Australia is expecting extremely hot weather conditions and our gardens can suffer. If you have a micro irrigation system you will probably have to make some adjustments for these conditions...
Checklist for a trouble-free micro irrigation system
Posted on October 28, 2020
Micro Irrigation systems operate best at low pressure and have small outlets, so you should address a few key things to have a trouble-free system. The system should incorporate the...
Installation guidelines for Antelco Micro Irrigation Home watering systems
Posted on October 08, 2020
Looking at installing an Antelco Micro Irrigation system then download this Factsheet which gives you the tips and tricks you need to get it right. Other than the Antelco fittings...
Prepare for the new season with Antelco
Posted on September 17, 2020
Getting your irrigation system ready for the upcoming summer season? Look no further than the 2020 Antelco Irrigation Equipment catalogue. Featuring our range of: Drippers Sprays Sprinklers Valves Fittings Accessories...
Watering your home vegetable garden
Posted on April 29, 2020
As people adjust to life in these unprecedented times, Australia has seen an increase in popularity of the home veggie patch. The unpredictability of our weather means that even in...
Growth in home gardening soars during COVID-19
Posted on April 15, 2020
As people stay at home in isolation in these unprecedented times, home gardening has become very popular and as the dry conditions have remained so has the need for irrigation...
New Micro Stake for garden micro sprays
Posted on April 01, 2020
Antelco has released a new Micro Stake for secure location of micro sprays in garden beds. The new stakes feature: Tube piercing point on each stake tip allows creation of...
Protect your micro irrigation system by installing a pressure regulator
Posted on January 22, 2020
The problem Have you ever installed a micro irrigation system for a home garden and turned it on and found the parts blow off causing leaks and damages. Chances are...
Product Highlight – Asta® Drip PC Spike – The watering spike does it right…
Posted on December 19, 2018
Every irrigator, from the home gardener to the professional nursery manager, knows the challenge of putting the right amount of water onto each plant. Differences in elevation, in distance from...
When drippers aren't necessarily drippers...
Posted on October 11, 2018
Thinking about putting in some drippers for your home garden then consider this. Plants in a home garden are varying by size, type, micro climate and subsequently their water usage...
Operating your micro irrigation system over the season ahead
Posted on September 26, 2018
As we come out of winter and into Spring, the time has come to commence watering your garden beds. If you have a micro irrigation system you might not be...
Why you should think about using adjustable drippers for your home garden…
Posted on February 07, 2018
There are basically two types of drippers used in home gardens, fixed and adjustable. Fixed drippers as the name suggests providing a fixed and uniform flow to your garden, whereas...
Managing your micro irrigation system in extreme hot weather conditions...
Posted on January 24, 2018
Managing your micro irrigation system in extreme hot weather conditions... Australia this summer is experiencing extremely hot weather conditions and our gardens can suffer. If you have a micro irrigation...
How many drippers or sprays can I run at once?
Posted on November 03, 2017
The following Factsheet explains how to determine the water supply available from your tap and what this means as to how many Antelco drippers or sprays that you can run...
Typical recommended layout of our Potstream System
Posted on November 01, 2017
We are often asked how our systems go together so we thought we would write this article to show how our Potstream system for potted plants goes together. Protecting your...
Irrigation Equipment: Facts to Consider
Posted on September 20, 2017
TIPS Contract a professional irrigation designer; insist on a system to suit your plants and your soil.Install efficient micro-irrigation emitters wherever possible. Install an irrigation controller with multiple programs, seasonal...
Drip & Micro Irrigation Systems Maintenance
Posted on June 01, 2017
Agricultural Drip and Micro Irrigation Systems Maintenance Introduction The most common problem facing Drip and Micro Irrigation systems is clogging of the emitters. This can be caused by a build...
Potstream™ – The new watering standard for potted plants
Posted on April 01, 2017
PotstreamTM is the new fully adjustable watering device for potted plants and container watering. It has been fully Australian designed and manufactured by Antelco Pty Ltd, Australia’s premier micro irrigation...