Plumbing Education Blog
What is a TPR Valve?
Did you know a TPR Valve prevents damage to your Hot Water System? Learn where to find it and how to check if it needs replacing.
Read More How to Replace a Sacrificial Anode in your Hot Water System
Did you know a sacrificial anode is used to corrode instead of your hot water system? Learn how this extends the life of your hot water system.
Read More What to Do if My Tap Water is Brown
Imagine grabbing a glass of water from your kitchen tap only to find it’s brown! In this blog we share what to do if your tap water is brown.
Read More How To Replace a Tap Washer?
The majority of leaking or dripping taps are caused by split or worn washers and the most common type of leaking washer is called a ‘jumper valve washer’. Jumper valve washers are found in the majority of basin taps, shower taps, garden taps, laundry taps and older style kitchen tapware. Note that tapware that is …
Read More What to Do in a Hot Water Emergency
Most of us have experienced a plumbing emergency in our Melbourne homes, blocked toilets, leaking roof, blocked drains or burst water pipes are all examples of plumbing emergencies. Some you can attempt to do a DIY repair and others need a professional licensed Master Plumber. A burst hot water system is definitely one you need …
Read More What to Do if My Toilet Keeps Running
Why Does My Toilet Keep Running? Your toilet could possibly be the most important plumbing fixture in your Melbourne home. Like most plumbing problems, if you act quickly after noticing it continues to run then you limit the chances of being left without a toilet. A toilet left to run will also leave you with …
Read More How to Avoid Blocked Storm Water Drains
What is a Storm Water Drain? Storm water drains are designed and engineered to handle heavy rain but when your storm system is compromised it can cause serious and expensive damage to your home. Putting off cleaning out your storm water drains could be a very expensive decision if unexpected storms and heavy rain were …
Read More The Importance of Regular Gutter Cleaning
Why Should I have my Gutter and Downpipes Cleaned? With spring rain around the corner, there has never been a better time to get your gutters cleaned in Melbourne. The prevention of green matter, leaves, moss, tennis balls and debris entering your downpipes or storm water system is critical in allowing your storm water system …
Read More How to Choose the right Gas Hot Water System for Your Home
How good does jumping into a hot shower feel after a long day at work or an evening after kid’s winter sport? So, how would you feel to turn on the hot tap and only freezing cold water came out how would you feel then? The feeling of joy would quickly turn to disappointment when …
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