In the event of a burst pipe or leaking water tank, you will want to turn your water off immediately to minimise water damage to your home. If a plumber needs to work on your water pipes, they’ll likely need to turn the water off. You do this by turning it off at the toby. But do you know where your toby is?
https://www.plumbplumbing.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/toby-picture.jpg410618Craig Louissonhttps://www.plumbplumbing.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/plumb-plumbing-drainage_logo.jpgCraig Louisson2025-03-12 11:42:532025-03-12 12:02:49Everyone Needs to Know How To Turn Their Water Off!
We live on a faultline so our city is seismically active and earthquakes are frequent. It’s worth performing a few checks that could reduce the chance of water damage and increase the chance of having a usable plumbing system after an earthquake. We recommend doing these checks at least annually and after any significant shake.
https://www.plumbplumbing.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/earthquake-plumbing-house-1.png600850Craig Louissonhttps://www.plumbplumbing.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/plumb-plumbing-drainage_logo.jpgCraig Louisson2025-02-12 14:39:082025-02-12 11:18:44Earthquake-Ready Plumbing Checklist: How to Protect Your Home from Damage
It’s important to get a blocked drain cleared and repaired early before it becomes a health risk or creates expensive damage to your home and property.
A tempering valve is a safety feature that prevents scalding by controlling the temperature of water coming through taps and showerheads. While everyone in a house benefits from its protection, it is peace-of-mind especially for those with young children who may play with taps or elderly family members.
https://www.plumbplumbing.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/protect-hot-water-burns.png600850Craig Louissonhttps://www.plumbplumbing.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/plumb-plumbing-drainage_logo.jpgCraig Louisson2024-10-30 18:05:002024-11-23 07:02:49Protect Your Family from Hot Water Burns
The most common complaint people who have a low pressure hot water system make is that they have weak water pressure at the tap. They want to luxuriate under a decent spray for their morning shower, not shiver under a dribble. Another problem some experience is difficulty controlling water temperature with mixers.
“My toilet is leaking”. This is one of the most common phone calls our plumber, Craig, receives. A leaking toilet is one of those plumbing issues that is annoying but, in our busy-ness, we often ignore, thinking we’ll get to it “tomorrow”. You may be surprised to know that a medium toilet leak could waste […]
“Drip…drip…drip”. It was the middle of the night and I lay awake listening to one of the taps in our ensuite drip. I resorted to putting a towel in the basin for the drips to land on silently. It made me think about the wasted water and the impact on our water heating bill – a tap […]
Everyone Needs to Know How To Turn Their Water Off!
/in Homeowner tipsIn the event of a burst pipe or leaking water tank, you will want to turn your water off immediately to minimise water damage to your home. If a plumber needs to work on your water pipes, they’ll likely need to turn the water off. You do this by turning it off at the toby. But do you know where your toby is?
Earthquake-Ready Plumbing Checklist: How to Protect Your Home from Damage
/in Homeowner tips, Hot water cylinders, Outdoor Plumbing & Drainage, SafetyWe live on a faultline so our city is seismically active and earthquakes are frequent. It’s worth performing a few checks that could reduce the chance of water damage and increase the chance of having a usable plumbing system after an earthquake. We recommend doing these checks at least annually and after any significant shake.
Clear My Blocked Drain
/in Homeowner tips, Outdoor Plumbing & Drainage, SafetyIt’s important to get a blocked drain cleared and repaired early before it becomes a health risk or creates expensive damage to your home and property.
Protect Your Family from Hot Water Burns
/in Homeowner tips, SafetyA tempering valve is a safety feature that prevents scalding by controlling the temperature of water coming through taps and showerheads. While everyone in a house benefits from its protection, it is peace-of-mind especially for those with young children who may play with taps or elderly family members.
Fix Weak Water Pressure & Enjoy Your Morning Shower!
/in Homeowner tips, Hot water cylindersThe most common complaint people who have a low pressure hot water system make is that they have weak water pressure at the tap. They want to luxuriate under a decent spray for their morning shower, not shiver under a dribble. Another problem some experience is difficulty controlling water temperature with mixers.
Get your Leaking Toilet Fixed!
/in Homeowner tips“My toilet is leaking”. This is one of the most common phone calls our plumber, Craig, receives. A leaking toilet is one of those plumbing issues that is annoying but, in our busy-ness, we often ignore, thinking we’ll get to it “tomorrow”. You may be surprised to know that a medium toilet leak could waste […]
Dripping Taps – Money Down the Drain
/in Homeowner tips“Drip…drip…drip”. It was the middle of the night and I lay awake listening to one of the taps in our ensuite drip. I resorted to putting a towel in the basin for the drips to land on silently. It made me think about the wasted water and the impact on our water heating bill – a tap […]