Gas Hot Water System Upgrade In Potts Point

Our gas fitters recently completed a job in this residential apartment building in Potts Point. The building consisted of 15 units with one central gas hot water system. The existing gas infrastructure and piping were old, which was putting unnecessary pressure on the gas hot water system, resulting in it going into "fault mode" and the residents having no hot water!

Because the system kept going into fault mode and needed manual resetting, tradespeople were repeatedly called back to the site, which led to growing frustration among the residents.

Our Diagnosis

Using the latest tools, our plumbers identified the cause of the low gas supply pressure and noticed that the existing gas pipes were too small to accommodate the high demands of the apartment building - especially during the evenings.

How the Work Was Carried Out

This gas upgrade involved:

• Safely isolating the gas supply
• Removing the old and undersized pipework
• Installing a series of new, larger gas lines
• Reconnecting all water meters and the hot water system pipes
• Pressure testing the system to ensure it works safely and won't explode or leak
• Restarting and testing the heater under load
• We issued the property manager a full report and Gas Compliance Certificate

The Solution

We upgraded the gas pipework from the mains connection through to the hot water system. Our team installed a larger 65mm gas line, which safely allowed for gas to flow during peak times.

If you are having issues with your building's gas hot water system or want to upgrade it's infrastructure, our team of licensed and insured gas fitters are here to help. Call us today on (02) 9191 7309 for a comprehensive and free quote.