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 […]
The Autumn leaves are beautiful but…they fill our guttering with leaves. If you’re not a plumber, you may not be aware of some of the problems these leaves can create. If not cleared from guttering/spouting, they can cause: guttering to overflow when it rains deterioration & rusting of metal guttering (due to dampness caused by accumulated […]
https://www.plumbplumbing.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/plumb-plumbing-drainage_logo.jpg00Craig Louissonhttps://www.plumbplumbing.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/plumb-plumbing-drainage_logo.jpgCraig Louisson2017-05-08 20:21:082017-05-08 20:21:08Autumn Playing Havoc with Your Spouting?
Our sympathies and thoughts go to all those who have been affected by the recent earthquakes.
We thought it would be helpful to suggest some checks you might want to make of your home’s plumbing to ensure it hasn’t been damaged by the quakes and to reduce the chance of damage in future shakes.
https://www.plumbplumbing.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/plumb-plumbing-drainage_logo.jpg00Craig Louissonhttps://www.plumbplumbing.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/plumb-plumbing-drainage_logo.jpgCraig Louisson2016-12-04 14:39:082016-12-06 11:55:10Check Your Plumbing is Earthquake Ready
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 […]
Autumn Playing Havoc with Your Spouting?
/in Homeowner tips, Outdoor Plumbing & DrainageThe Autumn leaves are beautiful but…they fill our guttering with leaves. If you’re not a plumber, you may not be aware of some of the problems these leaves can create. If not cleared from guttering/spouting, they can cause: guttering to overflow when it rains deterioration & rusting of metal guttering (due to dampness caused by accumulated […]
Check Your Plumbing is Earthquake Ready
/in Homeowner tips, SafetyOur sympathies and thoughts go to all those who have been affected by the recent earthquakes.
We thought it would be helpful to suggest some checks you might want to make of your home’s plumbing to ensure it hasn’t been damaged by the quakes and to reduce the chance of damage in future shakes.