As the owners of a plumbing and gasfitting business, we've spent years helping homeowners make informed decisions about their energy options. Earlier this year, Dave and I had the privilege of completing a study tour of the UK, funded by the Wylie Trust Scholarship....
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...
Since the Victorian Residential Tenancies Regulations came into effect in 2021, all rental providers in Victoria must conduct regular gas safety checks in Melbourne to ensure the safety of their tenants. Whether you’re a rental provider, homeowner, property manager, or real estate agent, these...
As proud members of the Master Plumbers Association, we are excited to announce that we’ve been approved as a trade panel partner for the Gas Priority Services Program, launching in Victoria on Thursday, 19th September 2024. This initiative, in collaboration with the Australian Gas...
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...
