Plumber Kensington

The plumbing team at Everyday Plumbing were called out to a strata complex of villas in Kirrawee. This complex of villas had been experiencing multiple burst pipes and it was causing issues for the residents. Our testing revealed the pressure was over 1100kpa - AS3500 states a maximum pressure of 500kpa to domestic residence. The main water meter 32mm water frozen with liquid nitrogen, slightly relocated (to create additional room) modified with new isolation valve and and pressure reduction valve was installed. This resolved the complexes issues and brought the pressure within limits.

Our Assessment Of The Pipes

When dealing with repeated burst pipes, it's important to look beyond the initial damage and assess the condition of the entire system. Our plumbers carried out a detailed inspection of the affected areas and reviewed the history of recent pipe failures throughout the complex.

Recurring burst pipes can often be linked to factors like:

• Aging infrastructure 
• Corrosion
• Excessively high water pressure
• Environmental factors like ground movement
• Hidden leaks

Developing a Cost-Effective Solution

Rather than reacting to each burst pipe when they happen, our plumbers worked together to come up with a proactive plumbing strategy. Our recommendations focused on improving the reliability of the complex's water infrastructure while helping to minimise future maintenance costs and emergency call-outs.

Our plan considered:

• The age and condition of the villa's existing pipes and plumbing systems
• Long-term maintenance needs
• Minimising disruption to the residents
• Reducing future burst pipes
• Protecting the complex and the villas from water damage

Once we had assessed the plumbing, we installed a pressure-reducing valve. This valve is used to lower and stabilise incoming water pressure, protecting the complex's plumbing from dangerously high pressure.

The Result

By using our advanced tools to investigate the underlying causes of the repeated burst pipes, Everday Plumbing delivered a long-lasting and effective solution.

Our plumbers recently attended a property in Kurnell, on the south side of Botany Bay. 

The resident reported a burst pipe that had flooded their bathroom. Our team turned both the hot and cold water supply off so they could work onthe burst pipe safely and efficiently. The pipe was made out of old copper with soft-soldered joints and was approximately 30 to 40 years old. Unlike newer silver-soldered joints, copper joints are prone to cracking and failing suddenly, leading to frequent leaks.

Due to the copper pipework, our plumbers couldn't resolder it and call it a day. The affected parts of the pipe (both internal and external) had to be carefully cut out, removed and replaced with newer, copper press fittings. To ensure the new pipes were secure and leak-proof, our plumbers thoroughly pressure tested it.

After all the checks were completed, the plumbing system was turned back on and the client was happy.

New Ladies' Bathroom Installation For A Crane Factory

Our plumbers were called to this commercial crane operating worksite in business in Taren Point to talk through a bathroom fit-out. The existing bathrooms were located on the ground floor, adjacent to the workshop area and were used by all of the male staff. However, the upstairs office is used by both men and women employees, but doesn't have a dedicated toilet.

Following concerns raised by their staff, our client made the decision to install a female-only bathroom in the office upstairs, instantly improving accessibility and comfort. The new bathroom fit-out would include a hand basin and other associated amenities.

Plumbing Installation For The New Commercial Bathroom Fit-Out

After chatting with the owner about their needs and budget, our team of commercial plumbers got to work inspecting and cleaning the new space. Our plumbers also took a look at the existing bathroom downstairs to match the colours and aesthetics.

The job included:

• Installing a strong drainage system for the new upstairs bathroom
• Installing a hand sink and running hot and cold water to it
• Ensuring the floor waste system is installed correctly and is compliant
• Preparing all of the plumbing infrastructure for future trades, including tiling, plastering, painting and electrical fit-outs to finalise the bathroom installation.

All of our plumbing work was finished in accordance with the latest Australian standards for commercial plumbing and workplace amenities, ensuring this bathroom is reliable and will work for years to come.

The result is a modern, functional bathroom space that enhances workplace conditions and meets the needs of all staff.

If your workplace needs to install a new bathroom or toilet or needs a total commercial fit out, don't hesitate to call us on 02 9191 7309 or complete our online booking form today.

Large Scale Fire Protection and Hydraulic System Upgrade in Mascot

This industrial property needed significant hydraulic upgrades encompassing all of the water service systems, as its existing systems were outdated and posed safety risks to the site's employees. Our team needed to change a lot of items, including installing new fire hose reels, fire hydrants, fire sprinklers and potable water services. This was a big job with lots of moving parts but our team handled it with confidence and completed it in a timely manner.

What Did This Job Include?

Before our plumbers started to dig, they conducted a thorough site inspection to calculate the flow rate for staff and fire protection systems. We then created a 100 metre trench to facilitate the installation of the new underground systems.

To transition from the street mains into the building, we performed precision core drilling through thick concrete foundations and structural walls.

Internally, we utilised a tiered piping strategy:

• Potable Water Systems: We installed high-grade copper pipework suspended from the building purlins using engineered brackets to supply staff amenities.

• Fire Hydrant System: For the primary fire mains, we used Victaulic steel pipework. The grooved mechanical jointing system of Victaulic allows for slight vibration and thermal expansion, which is essential in large industrial sheds like this property. We used electrofusion welding to join these sections. This process uses an electric current to melt the pipe and fitting together, creating a singular joint that is actually stronger than the pipe itself. 

• External Fire Protection: We installed external fire sprinklers, specifically known as drenchers, over glazed sections of the building. These are designed to create a water curtain, protecting the building interior from radiant heat from neighbouring properties.

For the underground main system, we moved away from traditional materials and selected 125mm MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene). This flexible piping is specifically designed to withstand high-pressure water and gas flow. MDPE is also resistant to soil acidity and corrosion, which takes into account Mascot's acidic soil due to its industrial history.

In addition, two 65mm MDPE lines were installed to service the potable water supply and fire hose reel system.

After completion, all systems were tested and commissioned upon completion to ensure full operational compliance.