We have Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day but did you know we have a World Plumbing Day. To most March 11 is just another day on the calendar but to those in the Plumbing Industry, it is a day that is celebrated. In 2010, the World Plumbing Council established World Plumbing Day which is […]
Excess Stormwater runoff due to Extreme Weather Conditions Stormwater drainage systems don’t always cope with heavy rain. The dimensions of pipes and stormwater systems are specified with average rainfalls in mind. With the current rain event we are experiencing and with further heavy falls expected, we wanted to share some important information regarding excess Stormwater […]
Toilets – Are We There Yet? “What? It only has one toilet?” The house buyer turns away, shaking her head, “We must have 2 toilets at least.” Yes, in Australia we all expect to have a couple of toilets per house, along with a few television screens. That’s become the norm. But it wasn’t always […]
Don’t Let Trees Throw a Party in Your Sewer – Keep the Poo Flowing Through Your sewer is a feast. Trees need moisture and nutrients, so when they find your sewer, it’s party-time. This is how it happens… You get a small leak in your pipes. Thick rich sludge seeps out. Tree roots find it, […]
Flush Away Your Worries – 4 Tips for Clear Drains at Your Place Okay, every day you brush your teeth. Have you ever leant over the sink to rinse and been hit by a foul odour? It smells like a sewer but don’t worry. It’s not a major blockage. It’s just a build-up of soap, […]
How to Keep Your Kitchen Drainpipes Running Free and Smelling Sweet Over the last 12 years, I’ve unblocked hundreds of kitchen drains. It’s not the worst job a plumber can get, if you know what I mean. Anyway, after I crawl out from under the sink with a bucket full of smelly grey sludge, my […]
Yee… Ow! Is Your Power Bill a Shocker? 3 Hot Tips to Save You Money Did you know that your hot water usage can make up 25% of your power bill? Yep. So this blog will share some easy ways to bring that bill down… Tip #1 – Lower the Temperature of Your Hot Water […]
Get Smart about Your Water and Save Money – 3 Top Tips I was down at my neighbours’ place feeding Jesse, the Border collie when I noticed patches of water on the back patio. No big deal. It had been raining. Then I heard a faint hissing from inside. The kitchen floor was covered in […]
