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Avoiding preventable storm damage to your home

The mid-January super sell which carved a path of destruction through the Sutherland Shire area with lightning, hail, strong winds and heavy rain caught many by surprise with SES units responding to 783 calls for help over the following days. Of course, many of the calls were for unforese......

Sutherland Shire Business Events

Being a Sutherland Plumber, we're always interested in what's going on around the shire. So if you are wanting to network with other like minded businesses in the Sutherland Shire area, there are quite a few regular events you may be interested in and we have outlined some of the best her......

What the move to Level 2 water restrictions in Sydney means for you

The region’s quickly declining water reserves and no sign of significant rainfall on the horizon have prompted the move to Level 2 water restrictions across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra region from 10 December 2029. With Greater Sydney dam levels are at around 45% combined, an......

'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 stand......

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 Roa......

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 tes......

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 8th of the size of a traditional water tan......

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. ......

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. With those steaming conditions, it......

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 yo......

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. Picture yourself standing at the shallow end of an Olympic swimming pool, this massive collection of fat, grease, oil, wet wipes, food scraps, c......

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. Discovering a gas leak when you crank up the BBQ to cook Christmas lunch can put a serious dampener on your festivities, not to mention bring criticism from the inlaws......

How to unblock the 5 common types of blocked drains

Getting started Before you can begin unblocking your drain the first and most crucial part is working out what exactly the problem is. Blocked drains can happen in various different ways, from too much toilet paper by an inquisitive toddler all the way to a complete pipe collapse. The 5 type......

How does a heat pump hot water system work

You may have seen a heat pump system before or even used one at some point. Chances are that when you hear the term heat pump hot water system you are left scratching your head as it isn't something that you've heard of before. These revolutionary hot water systems are becoming more and more......

Hot Water System tips from actual plumbers

Your hot water system plays a crucial part of your home's comfort and health of you and your family. Keeping your hot water system fully functional is essential and the best part is you can keep it that way. We have compiled a list of simple tips that will keep your hot water system and your......

What do plumbers do?

In a nutshell plumbers plan, install, maintain and repair most if not all of the systems in your home which allows water and gas to flow through them. These systems can be found in bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, pools, barbecues and more. Another thing plumbers are responsible for is k......

Gas Leak Guide

If you have ever wondered if gas leaks are dangerous the short answer is yes. Gas leaks can change the amount of oxygen that you are able to breathe. Due to being denser, it can actually push oxygen out of a room. As you breathe you will start to experience telltale symptoms that you......

How to avoid blocked drains

You've heard the old adage 'Prevention is better than cure', this very wise advice should be followed when it comes to your homes plumbing system, the drains in particular. By doing, or not doing, a few simple things you can easily avoid the hassle and cost of blocked drains. What not to pu......

Clear signs that you need to replace tap washers

They are tiny but important part of your homes plumbing system. The average house probably has around 15, many larger properties will have many more. The humble tap washer plays a crucial part in controlling how freshwater flows around your home. Usually, we don't even notice they are there. ......

Quick Guide - choosing the perfect gas heater

Choosing the right gas heater for your home will ensure you stay snug and warm all winter long without huge energy bills. We've put together all the information you need to pick the perfect heater. Fuel type - natural gas or LPG The availability of mains natural gas will probably guide your f......

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