What are bidets and hand sprayers? Bidets and hand sprayers are becoming increasingly popular in Victoria, particularly in municipalities high in residents from diverse cultures and backgrounds such as ours in Wyndham. Bidets are a French invention, dating back to the 1700’s and throughout history...
Save Fact Sheet for later use What is a Pressure Reducing Valve? Pressure Reducing Valves, also known as PRV’s, are engineered to lower the incoming water or steam pressure to a safer, consistent level downstream. The downstream pressure is determined either by an adjustment setting on...
Save this Postcard for Later Instructions for How to Isolate a Leaky Tap Step 1: Locate the Isolation Valve (Mini Stop Valve) Each major plumbing fixture in your home—such as sinks, toilets, and washing machines—should have its own isolation valve. This valve, also known as a mini...
Save this Postcard for Later What do I do if my roof is leaking? Don't panic Clear the area (move children, pets and important belongings) Contain the water (protect floor damage with buckets, towels, bowls) Relieve water pressure (if required, poke a hole in any small sagging ceiling bulge...
Save this Postcard for Later How do I turn my gas off at the mains? Follow these steps: Find your gas meter. In suburban homes, it will almost always be near your front boundary line. For apartments, it may be in a bank of meters at...
Save this postcard for future use. How do you turn your mains water supply off? Follow these steps: Find your water meter. For detached suburban homes, it will be in your front garden near the boundary line. For units, the water meter may be out the...
Save Postcard for Later 1 – Make Sure Your Hot Water System has a Frost Protection Valve In West Melbourne, most homes with solar hot water services have frost protection valves installed to safeguard the system’s solar panels from freezing temperatures. These valves activate when the outside air...
Save Postcard for Later Spring Plumbing Checklist Inspect Outdoor Taps and Hoses Winter’s freezing temperatures can cause outdoor taps and hoses to crack or leak. Now that spring has arrived, reconnect any hoses that were stored and inspect for leaks or drips. Tip: Run water through your outdoor taps...
Save Postcard for Later Check Your Flexi Hoses. Flexi hoses are flexible, stainless steel braided hoses that reduce stress on pipes and are commonly used to connect plumbing fixtures such as sinks, dishwashers, and toilets. They are affordable and easy to install, but should be...
Save Postcard for Later Summer Plumbing Checklist Cool Sips and Icy Dips: Fridge Plumbing Installation for Icemaker Fridges. As the mercury climbs, the desire for a cold beer or icey G&T grows stronger. If you’ve upgraded to an icemaker fridge, you’ll need to ensure it’s properly...
