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Reline bladder down a storm water drain Stormwater drains are different from sewer drains. Sewer drains carry waste from our kitchen, bathroom, laundry and other

PLV installed at the water meter You know that irritating, loud, banging and vibrating noise that you hear when you turn off the tap?  It’s

You would think that as a plumber I would be immune to water damage in my own house, However, that is far from the case.

Autumn is here! This means the allure of the changing colors of the leaves, the start of the widely anticipated relief from the heat wave

WIRELESS HOME CONTROL & AUTOMATION Automating your home provides the ease and comfort you’ve always wanted. Over the past few years, it has become easier

HOW CAN I PREVENT BLOCKED DRAINS Blocked drains can be prevented by keeping it clean and hygienic.Be very careful on what goes down your drains

WHY DO MY DRAINS SMELL A smelly drain is an unhealthy drain, all sorts of rubbish goes down your drain to the sewer system.The system

WHERE ARE MY STORM WATER DRAINS Stormwater is rain water that falls from the roof and land with everything that carries with it such as

WHATS THE CHEAPEST WATER HEATER TO RUN The cheapest water heater to run is a Solar Hot water unit. As we know that the Sunlight

WHATS AN ORG? Overflow Relief Gully (ORG) It is a drain like fitting located outside the home and it’s visible since its not covered with

WHAT CAN I POUR DOWN MY DRAIN TO KEEP IT CLEAR As a rule of thumb the best way to keep your drains clear is

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING SOLAR HOT WATER Following on from our earlier articles about filtered water and water tanks we all know of

WHAT ARE DRAINS MADE FROM? Pipe types are clay or earthenware and Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or plastic.

UPGRADING YOUR OLD CERAMIC FUSES Here is a question from one of our customers William who is looking to do some handyman work on the

THE REAL COST OF A LEAKING TAP Q: How much water is wasted from leaky taps? Should I repair or replace leaky taps? Australia is

SPRING CLEANING: HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR GUTTERS LATELY While winter has passed and warmer weather is starting to grace us with its presence, it is

SIMPLE ADVICE TO PREVENT DAMAGE Q. Flexible Braided metal water pipe hoses can fail spectacularly leading to flooding causing a lot of damage. Why does

SHOULD I CUT DOWN MY TREES OR REPLACE MY DRAINS? If the sewer pipes are not cleaned regularly, roots may infiltrate the piping system which

SAVE WATER & MONEY Q: My water bill is quite high. As far as I know there are no leaks in taps. What could contribute

MAKING A DECISION ON HOT WATER SYSTEMS We all know of the importance of clean healthy water. It’s the earths most valuable commodity and one

IS YOUR HOT WATER SYSTEM RIGHT FOR YOU Making a decision on hot water If your hot water system has died, is on its last

IS YOUR FAMILY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF FIRE It’s bitterly cold outside and we all have our heaters and fires going. This increases the

HOW TO FIX A LEAKING TAP What causes a leaking tap? Taps use parts (mostly rubber or ceramic) to create a seal when the tap

GO WITH PEACE OF MIND Q. I worry about the security of my family when I am at home or my belongings when I am

ARE MY DRAINS PVC OR CLAY? There are 2 common types of sewer pipes in Australia. These are Clay or Earthenware pipes or Polyvinyl chloride

5 WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY Saving resources and cash has become a common theme in our day-to-day lives. Technological advancements have made it easier to

HOW DO I FIX A BLOCKED DRAIN There are few home repairs that demand your immediate attention like clogged drains. Here are a few steps

ESSENTIAL HOME CHECK-UPS – JUST PART OF THE SERVICE If you have ever made a booking with The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor, then you are

SHOULD I OR SHOULDN’T I POUR OL DOWN THE DRAIN You shouldn’t pour oil down the drain. it may cause blocking, clogging of sewer lines

Storms can occur anytime in Australia. Any storm large or small can cause extensive damage to property due to flooding, strong winds, lightning, and hail. 

A blocked drain is one of the most troublesome plumbing issues that you can get in your household. A toilet that is slowly draining or

Most People think that a plumber can do anything (likely because Plumbers are some of the smartest humans in the world LOL), however besides the

With the clear blue sky and plenty of heat, people are heading to the beach in droves. Others are planning their barbeque and parties ready

You came home to a puddle of water right next to your hot water unit, what should you do? A leak on your hot water system is

Can your house handle summer storms and electrical surges? As per the Bureau of meteorology this summer season drought conditions are likely to continue across

Protect your home this Christmas break with my 3 simple tips. It’s Christmas already,  and i can’t believe it??? I’d like to take this opportunity