Lead Free Plumbing Products Fact Sheet
What You Need to Know About the Lead Free Plumbing Product Changes
As your local licensed plumber, we’re always looking out for your safety, water quality and long-term peace of mind. There’s a big change in plumbing standards here in Australia that just came into play on the 1st May 2026 and we want to make...
How to Get a Plumbing Apprenticeship in 2026
How to get a plumbing apprenticeship in 2026 It’s the beginning of the year, and secondary school is over for good for many young people, coinciding with an entrance into adulthood. Opportunity. Growth. Responsibility. It is also the time many Apprenticeships become available as companies pounce...
How to Get a Plumbing Apprenticeship in 2024
How to get a plumbing apprenticeship in 2024 It’s the beginning of the year, and the end of of school for many young people, coinciding with an entrance into adulthood. Opportunity. Growth. Responsibility. It is also the time many Apprenticeships become available as companies pounce on...
How to Get a Plumbing Apprenticeship in 2023
How to get a plumbing apprenticeship in 2023 It’s the end of term 2 and for year 12’s, our future leaders, there’s less than 6 months left of their secondary education. The end of school coincides with an entrance into adulthood. Opportunity. Growth. Responsibility. It is...
Is it Safe to Drink from the Hot Water Tap?
Growing up, my sisters and I weren’t allowed to swim in the irrigation channel like the other kids in town because of my Dad’s extensive fear of us getting amoebic meningitis from the water. We also had to hold our nose in swimming pools...
Can Hot Water Systems Explode?
The Danger Lurking in Faulty PTR Valves: A Guide to Hot Water System Maintenance My two kids were watching MythBusters last night after dinner. When I got back from having my shower, my husband’s face was like a stunned mullet looking at the screen. ‘You...
Who does Aged Care Facilities Plumbing Maintenance in Melbourne?
Aged Care Plumber Melbourne When it comes to the plumbing maintenance needs of aged care centres and commercial facilities, reliability and expertise are paramount. At McCarthy Plumbing Group we specialise in providing exceptional plumbing maintenance services specifically designed to cater to the unique requirements of...
How Often Should I Clean My Gutters?
As winter approaches, it's crucial for homeowners to prepare their homes for the changing weather conditions. While insulation and heating systems are often prioritized, one essential aspect that shouldn't be overlooked is gutter cleaning. Neglecting this vital maintenance task can lead to severe consequences,...
From Pipedream to Passion: Why I Chose to be a Melbourne Plumber
Becoming a Melbourne Plumber - My Story Saturday 11th March is World Plumbing Day, The World Plumbing Council initiated World Plumbing Day to spread awareness of the importance of plumbing in protecting public health. We discuss the day and the types of things we do in our...
Draining the Swamp: How to Spot Toxic Tradies and Red Flag Employers
We have been recruiting for Melbourne plumbers since just before Christmas to join our growing team, which involves the usual fun and games of the recruitment process (luckily, we found some great guys we think will fit our team well). Our process involves the...
Binge-Learning; 7 business lessons I’ve learnt from the couch watching Netflix in order to be the best Melbourne Plumbers
I love watching TV. I love talking to friends and workmates about what ‘show’ they’re currently watching and get their advice on what I need to watch next. My husband and I always watch TV together at night, with a cup of tea. That...
Hot Water Repairs Point Cook
Hot Water Repairs Point Cook Hot water is essential to our daily lives, from showering to washing dishes. However, hot water systems can malfunction or break down unexpectedly, causing major inconveniences. When this happens, it's important to find a reliable and trustworthy plumber that can...