Everyday Plumbing Tips

'Flushable' wet wipes trial

In the battle to reduce the effect so-called ‘flushable’ wet wipes are having on our nations sewer systems a team of scientists are testing the actual flushability of the wipes. The trial aims to get a clear answer to the ‘Are wet wipes flushable?’ argument once and for all so national standards for labelling and manufacture can be set. ..

Why has Caringbah had 6 sewage overflows in 12 months?

In the suburb of Caringbah, 24 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD, they have been having some plumbing issues… make that they have been having some major plumbing issues. Over the last 12 months, they have no less than 6 sewage overflows (yes, you read that right, six) on Carabella Road in Central Caringbah, with the latest stretching south to Taronga Parade. ..

Fibre optic sonar being used to locate leaks

With the introduction of Level 1 water restrictions across Greater Sydney from 1 June 2019, the ability to locate leaks within the city’s 22,000km of piping is an incredibly important addition. Sydney Water have therefore commenced funding a new trial with the University of NSW (UNSW) to test new sonar technology that utilises fibre optics, as opposed to copper, to find piping leaks around Sydney. With the testing of such impressive new technology occurring on our doorstep, we thought we would take a look into what it is all about. If you have any questions, speak with your local plumber about leak detection options for your home or office.  ..

Don't get caught without hot water this winter

The January 2019 average temps were the highest on record for New South Wales and much of the rest of Australia. The usually sizzling month was the warmest on record for NSW as a whole with a scorching 48.8℃ high recorded in the western NSW town of Menindee. ..

How to stop a noisy tap

If you have ever experienced a noisy tap you know just how annoying and frustrating that whining sound can be every time you turn on your tap. Thankfully the majority of noisy taps boil down to a few reason with couple you can fix yourself. Some cases however, you will have to phone your phone your local plumber. ..

Mega fatburg in the UK - how it is your problem too.

Sidmouth, population of 12 500-ish, is a seaside town in Devon, England, about the size of Lithgow or Muswellbrook, with its very own humungous fatberg. ..

5 tips for summer holiday readying your home plumbing

Carrying out a few simple checks and plumbing maintenance now can help prevent unexpected issues across the holiday period. ..

How does an instantaneous hot water system work

Instantaneous hot water systems are getting more popular and quickly becoming the hot water system of choice for new homes. This is vastly due to the small amount of space that these systems take up. These systems are wall mounted and almost an 8^th of the size of a traditional water tank. Without storing water these systems heat the water as it travels into your home meaning, unlimited hot water. ..

How to unblock the 5 common types of blocked drains

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How does a storage hot water system work

This is one of the most common systems found in Australian households. Their simplistic design and the ability to be powered by either electricity or gas makes them an easy choice for homeowners. Ease of use and fairly easy to maintain although these systems aren't as perfect as they seem. ..