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 18:05:002025-10-06 16:46:11Protect 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.
I hate it when I turn on a tap or the shower and I have to stand waiting ages for the hot water to come through. Apart from being impatient, I don’t like the thought of wasting water or what it must be doing to the power bill. Over the past couple of years, plumbers […]
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 Louisson2016-11-12 11:35:502025-10-06 16:48:4410mm Hot Water Pipe – Save Water & Money
Most people wouldn’t know what the water pressure is in their home. They’d also be unaware of the often expensive impact high water pressure can have. High water pressure can increase your chance of a burst pipe and damage your mixers, showerheads and other plumbing fittings.
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 Louisson2016-09-11 15:14:182025-10-06 16:50:06Get Your Water Pressure Checked!
Craig has just installed a rainwater tank at the back of our house. It will save us the tedious task of washing and filling numerous bottles of water each year for emergencies as we now have 200 litres of stored water. It’ll be handy for watering the garden too and our boys will enjoy having water to use right by their play garden.
Now that Winter is here, the beautiful Autumn leaves have left their trees bare and…our guttering full of 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:
Winter is officially here! It has certainly made its presence felt in Wellington over the past week. As we dig out our warm coats, turn on heaters and stay an extra few minutes under the shower to warm up, we also brace ourselves for a hike in our power bills. On average, heating of hot […]
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 Louisson2016-06-08 11:07:042025-10-06 16:53:30Save Money on your Power Bill!
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.
10mm Hot Water Pipe – Save Water & Money
/in Developments in plumbing, Homeowner tipsI hate it when I turn on a tap or the shower and I have to stand waiting ages for the hot water to come through. Apart from being impatient, I don’t like the thought of wasting water or what it must be doing to the power bill. Over the past couple of years, plumbers […]
Get Your Water Pressure Checked!
/in Homeowner tipsMost people wouldn’t know what the water pressure is in their home. They’d also be unaware of the often expensive impact high water pressure can have. High water pressure can increase your chance of a burst pipe and damage your mixers, showerheads and other plumbing fittings.
Rainwater Tanks – for Emergencies & General Purposes
/in Homeowner tips, Outdoor Plumbing & DrainageCraig has just installed a rainwater tank at the back of our house. It will save us the tedious task of washing and filling numerous bottles of water each year for emergencies as we now have 200 litres of stored water. It’ll be handy for watering the garden too and our boys will enjoy having water to use right by their play garden.
Clean guttering: avoid blocked drains & protect your spouting
/in Homeowner tips, Outdoor Plumbing & DrainageNow that Winter is here, the beautiful Autumn leaves have left their trees bare and…our guttering full of 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:
Save Money on your Power Bill!
/in Homeowner tips, Hot water cylindersWinter is officially here! It has certainly made its presence felt in Wellington over the past week. As we dig out our warm coats, turn on heaters and stay an extra few minutes under the shower to warm up, we also brace ourselves for a hike in our power bills. On average, heating of hot […]