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 just how important their […]
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 […]
Burst Or Leaking Water Pipe
Think You Might Have A Burst Water Pipe? Here is some helpful tips if you suspect you have a water leak or a burst water pipe. (plus it will help you save money when the plumber turns up) Turn all taps and sounds off in the house. Put your ear to the wall and listen for the […]
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 […]
Blocked Stormwater Soakwell
Unblocking A Stormwater Sump See that guy on the left, that’s how your stormwater sump should be. Nice and clean. Try this for a blocked stormwater sump Remove the lid Dig out and remove the sand and debris If the walls of the sump are oily then the sand surrounding may also be oily preventing the water to […]
Bathroom Plumbing Problems
How To Avoid Plumbing Problems When Renovating Your Bathroom Here are few things to remember when planning your bathroom renovation or relocating your bathroom. Go to the Plumbers Licensing and get a copy of your sewer plan commonly known as a Flimsy. This will show the outlay of your plumbing and where all the inspection points are […]
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 installed in the […]
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 […]
Does Buying An Old House Mean Big Plumbing Problems?
Plumbing Problem Number One: Galvanized Pipes For a quick test of an old house, turn on the water. If the pressure is low, the house probably has galvanized pipes that have corroded and are seizing up. It is possible that only some of the bad pipes were replaced, leaving lots of old galvanized pipes still in the […]
Chemical Drain Cleaners
Using Chemical Drain Cleaners I’m not going to tell you not to use them. The idea of the chemical drain cleaner is that via a chemical reaction with the water chemical drain cleaner will degrade the cause of the blockage to such an extent that it will breakdown and clear. You hope! The problem begins […]