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Tips and Advice

Advice, tips and tricks for your plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying business.

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

Don't risk it! If you have a plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying problem, contact a Master Plumber.

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gas

23 July 2024

Gas Safety Tips

Yesterday’s gas leak in Taupō, caused when an underground pipe was damaged by a contractor, is a reminder to keep safe around gas.

Like any energy so…

winter

11 April 2023

Six considerations for a healthy home in winter

Protecting your home against winter woes is crucial when it comes to plumbing. Master Plumbers New Zealand chief executive Greg Wallace has 6 things h…

Plumbing

11 January 2023

Underfloor heating and cooling

As well as being a renewable heat source with low running costs, air-to-water heat pump technology enables both heating and cooling for underfloor sys…

Tags: Underfloor heating Cooling heat pump

18 July 2022

Pipe Inspections

At home, at work, and at the buildings we visit every day, there are pipe network systems above, below and around us providing water, drainage, electr…

18 July 2022

Power Tool Safety

A quick Health and Safety tip to share with your team.

Cordless power tools can be worth their weight in gold on a building site, but the high-power …

heating

20 April 2022

Looking after your home heating

Gas is a great option for staying warm and cosy over winter. Gas is instant, reliable, and efficient. Gas is also safe if appliances are properly inst…

Tags: gas heating home heating home

Roofing

20 April 2022

Remember your roof

A routine roof check is essential, as your roof is one of the most important parts of your home.

Problems can occur with a damaged or leaking roof, a…

Tags: Roof Roofing spouting

gas

18 April 2022

Staying safe with gas

Call a gasfitter to check your appliance if you:

find it is not working properly
notice irregular flame patterns (yellow or sooty flames, not blue)
s…

Tags: gas safety emergency gasfitter

water pump

23 December 2021

Small bore wastewater pumps - installing and positioning

To ensure efficient activation and discharge, it is critically important to both position and install small-bore wastewater pumps correctly.

Drain li…

Tags: wastewater pump advice

drainage

23 December 2021

Right as rain

Big buildings need big drainage, which is why the Marley Akasison siphonic roof drainage system was chosen for the 8,100sq m Bunnings Queenstown, in a…

Tags: blocked drains drainlaying drainage Roofing

homeowner

23 December 2021

Ventilation more than hot air

There are plenty of variables that need to be considered when it comes to moisture in homes, whether it is a new build or a re-roof. Graham Moor of RA…

Tags: Roofing ventilation ventilation systems

homeowner

23 December 2021

Head for heights

Being careless at height can have very real consequences. Ian McDermond remembers a worker nearly falling through a roof a few years ago because he wa…

Tags: advice heights safety

homeowner

23 December 2021

UV radiation - the hidden outdoor hazard

Waikanae-based builder and joiner Phil Morgan (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui), 41, says he’s conscious of the need to check his skin monthly and go to his GP if …

Tags: business safety hazard

COVID-19

20 August 2021

Is your plumbing job essential?

With New Zealand currently in COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown, you may be wondering what plumbing, gas and drainage jobs you can get done around the h…

Tags: advice Plumbing

21 May 2021

Get set for winter—and get your gas appliances serviced

Gas appliances should be serviced annually for optimum performance and safety.

With winter approaching, Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers is …

Plumbing

21 July 2020
Avoid frozen pipes this winter

Don't get caught out by a cold snap! Winter is here and very cold temperatures can put your pipes at risk of freezing.

Tags: frozen pipes Plumbing winter
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Plumbing

1 April 2020
COVID-19: Can your job wait?

As New Zealand hunkers down at home in COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown, the plumbing, heating and drains in our properties are getting more use than usual.

Tags: emergency Plumbing gasfitting drainlaying
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Plumbing

16 October 2019
Smart toilets for your health

Thanks to technological advances, toilets of the future could be used to monitor your health and Bill Gates' Reinvent the Toilet Challenge could revolutionise off-grid toilets.

Tags: innovation Plumbing Internet of things SMART
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Plumbing

15 October 2019
Smart toilet technology

Innovations in digital and engineering technologies have seen a recent flurry of inventions relating to the humble toilet. Find out how your convenience has been taken to the next level.

Tags: Plumbing bathroom trends SMART Internet of things
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Plumbing

19 August 2019
Get SMART for winter

More people are choosing Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) to control their central heating systems. It can improve your home life and make heating more affordable.

Tags: heating your home heating SMART Internet of things
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Gasfitting

26 July 2019
Staying safe with gas

Top tips on how to keep your gas appliances running safely and efficiently and – because we all need to know – what to do in an emergency.

Tags: gas safety gas fires gas heating
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Plumbing

11 July 2019
Radiators and underfloor (hydronic) heating

If your home is well insulated, it could be time to consider upgrading your heating so every room is warm. Here's all you need to know about hydronic heating.

Tags: heating heating your home radiators underfloor heating
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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.

Tags: blocked drains building consents stormwater wastewater
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Plumbing

8 February 2019
Water quality on rural properties: Staying safe

If you own a rural property and get your household water from a private bore or well, you may assume it is safe to drink because it looks clear and…

Tags: water conservation
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Plumbing

23 January 2019
Water conservation tips - for all year round!

Good water conservation habits aren't just for the dry summer months, but all year round.

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