Tips & Advice

Advice, tips and tricks of the plumbing kind

Did you know that sanitary plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying must be done by authorised tradespeople? Follow our blog for expert advice on plumbing repairs, renovations, servicing and seasonal maintenance.

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Plumbing

22 March 2019

Keep NZ clean

New Zealand’s clean, green image has been called into question in recent years – particularly the water quality of our rivers, lakes and coastline.

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Tags: blocked drains building consents stormwater wastewater

Plumbing

17 October 2017
Labour Weekend DIYers—don’t attempt the plumbing!

Reality DIY shows may inspire you to get stuck into your own renovations, but shoddy workmanship can cost money to fix, and also invalidate your insurance cover, AA Insurance is...

Tags: DIY
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Plumbing

25 May 2017
Think before you flush

A lot of things get flushed down our toilets that shouldn’t be flushed—like wipes, paper towels and tissues.

Tags: toilet flushing
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Plumbing

22 May 2017
Off on a winter break?

If you're going to be away from home for a while, it's a good idea to turn off the water supply at the mains.

Tags: water supply tips
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Plumbing

7 February 2017
Hire only authorised tradespeople!

Seen the TV advert about sorting the Pros from the Cons? Your family's health and safety depends on the skills and experience of the qualified plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers who install...

Tags: hiring a professional
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Plumbing

13 December 2016
Summer water saving

As the weather hots up, we all need to think about conserving water—especially those of us on tank water.

Tags: water conservation
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Plumbing

2 December 2016
Choosing a hot water system

Not sure whether to go for gas, heat pump or solar water heating? There's some great advice on the EECA Energywise site to help you: choose a hot water system learn about the...

Tags: hot water systems
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Drainlaying

22 September 2016
Keeping NZ waterways clean

If your home is connected to the public sewage system, wastewater from your from your toilet, bath, shower, sink, basin, washing machine and dishwasher will run through your sewage pipes into...

Tags: wastewater
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Plumbing

22 September 2016
Disposing of 'flushable' wipes

Consumer NZ says it wants flushable wipes' manufacturers to drop claims that they are flushable.

Tags: flushable items
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Gasfitting

2 August 2016
Staying safe with gas

While gas is instant, reliable and efficient, it needs to be used properly.

Tags: gas safety
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Plumbing

3 June 2016
Find the shut-off valves

If you're on mains water, the most important thing you need to do is find out where the water shut-off valve is and how to turn it off.

Tags: shuting off water mains
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