Diagnosing & Solving Water Hammer

February 11, 2021June 16, 2015 by Mark Peters

Water Hammer

What Causes Noises in Plumbing?

If you’re annoyed by banging and hammering noises in your plumbing, you have a problem you want to fix as soon as possible, if only to save your sanity. Should you call the plumber immediately or is there something you can do to stop the noises on your own?

There are two causes of noise in plumbing:

Air hammer is a result of air being trapped in your water pipes. It happens when you turn on a faucet or valve.
Water hammer happens when you suddenly shut off the water. It often starts with a big “bang” followed by a series of diminishing hammering sounds.

When you turn on a faucet or valve and air is trapped in a pocket or pockets somewhere in your pipes, the air is compressed. Turning on the valve releases the pressure and causes a loud hammering sound like the sound of the air pressure being released from an air gun.

Do It Yourself Plumbing. Should You?

February 10, 2021July 20, 2014 by Mark Peters

Do It yourself plumbing

Should You Do It Yourself Plumbing?

No! I mean that sounds harsh doesn’t it? In Australia we have rules and regulations stopping people from doing what is known as illegal and dangerous plumbing. Why? TO PROTECT YOU.

Look, I’m not talking about changing tap washers and little things like that, but when it comes to connecting water services, gas services, hot water units and sewerage pipes the rules and regulations are put in place to protect the home owner or commercial property owner and if you choose to do your own plumbing or gasfitting you are risking not only your own health or being injured but that of the rest of the community also. When hot water units are not properly installed the outcome could be catastrophic. If you happen to connect a sewerage pipe to a water pipe you could put a communities health at real risk.

Is Do It Yourself Plumbing Worth The Risk?

I know at times consumers feel plumbers can be expensive, but the protection you are afforded by using a licensed plumber far outweighs the cost to employ them. These people are trained professionals who understand their responsibilities to the community as a whole and install plumbing in a way that protects the community from mishaps and injury.

You know that weekend plumber you employ? Make sure you check he has insurance and has a Contractors License not just a Plumbers License. If he doesn’t have these you run the risk of not having a callback if things go awfully wrong, and it does.

Imagine how the streets and your home would look if we didn’t have rules in place for the installation of your plumbing. Perth is a beautiful place but imagine that there was no control over how we disposed of sewerage from our houses. Oh Man! Disaster.

A Bathroom for Handicapped Persons

February 11, 2021June 11, 2014 by Mark Peters

Disabled Bathrooms Designing a Bathroom for Disabled Persons When designing or remodeling a bathroom for handicapped or elderly persons, there are actually three things to keep in mind: The bathroom experience should be safer, easier, and more comfortable. Here are some points to consider for your handicapped accessible bathroom: • Safety grab bars should be … Read more

Flooded By Sewerage

February 4, 2021June 5, 2014 by Mark Peters

If We All Flushed Our Toilets At The Same Time What If Everybody In Perth Flushed Their Toilets At The Same Time! If we all flushed our toilets at the same time you would suspect we would be flooded by wastewater and I think you might be right. As far as I know no state or … Read more

No Hot Water

February 10, 2021April 28, 2014 by Mark Peters

No Hot Water

Water Heater Issues Are One Of The Most Common Reasons Why People Call Plumbers.

If this issue arises, there are a few steps to take to determine if the hot water issue can be repaired without calling me:

For those who have a gas water heater with a pilot light, make sure the light is lit.
Ensure the temperature setting on the water heater is set high enough to provide adequate amounts of hot water.
Check to make sure the water heater is big enough to meet one’s needs.
Check to see that the hot water temperature relief valve is not leaking. This can be caused by the buildup of calcium around the valve. The valve is located near the top of the heater normally opposite to the hot water outlet pipe.

Servicing Your Hot Water Unit

February 10, 2021March 31, 2014 by Mark Peters

Hot Water Unit Servicing How To Perform Routine Servicing On Your Hot Water Unit Without A Plumber. Frequently testing and changing your TPR valve can prevent your tank from bursting. It’s not hard to forget exactly how much we rely on our hot water systems. Taking a shower, preparing food, washing up; most people only appreciate … Read more