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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.

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

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Plumbing
18 January 2021

How hot should my water be?

Water coming out of the tap too hot can be quite dangerous, especially if you've got young children.

Children often receive serious scalds because th...

Tags: Safe water temperatures  
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  • Plumbing
    5 June 2018

    Set yourself up for success

    You’ve decided to hire a professional to revamp your kitchen/bathroom/entire house, but where do you start? It can seem daunting if you’ve never used a tradesperson before or have had...

    Tags: renovations  
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  • Plumbing
    16 May 2018

    Proper plumber or cowboy?

    Whether you’re renovating your home, have an emergency or are looking to book a plumber for maintenance work, the last thing you want is to find that the person on...

    Tags: hiring a qualified tradesperson  
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  • Plumbing
    4 May 2018

    When should you call a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer?

    When it comes to home plumbing, gasfitting and drainage, don’t be tempted to DIY! There’s very little you can legally do yourself.

    Tags: hiring a master plumber  
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  • Gasfitting
    30 April 2018

    Gas heating options

    Which gas heating option to choose?We all want our home to be snug and warm in winter. Gas heating is a great way to heat your home.

    Tags: heating your home  
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  • 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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