Plumbing Tips & Advice
The cost and damage of leaking pipes
Many homeowners suffer from leaking pipes everyday. It can happen to anyone within almost any kind of structure. And perhaps the scariest part is that damage can be happening...
Don’t underestimate these seemingly small plumbing problems
It’s easy to ignore plumbing problems as they surface, but by the time they reach breaking point it’s potentially too late; the risk of serious water damage turns into a reality...
Think before you flush: common causes of blocked toilets
Imagine, if you will, an overflowing toilet in your bathroom. You’ve just flushed the toilet, and unlike the hundreds of times before it, this time, the water continues to rise....
When to call an emergency plumber in Doncaster
Ah, plumber. Along with other rapid-response trades like electricians and locksmiths, people have come to appreciate the service of an emergency plumber when they find themselves...
How to choose the right plumber
Nowadays, there are many plumbing companies as well as self-employed plumbers all across Melbourne. It’s not uncommon to see plumbing advertisements and hundreds of reviews and...
Common causes of blocked drains
Have you noticed any odd noises coming from your drains, or water that’s taking an unusually long time to empty? It’s likely you’re seeing the first early signs of a blocked (or...
What’s causing all these blockages..?
YOUR PIPES DON’T LIKE BABY WIPES
In the last few months we’ve been called to an increasing number of drain blockages, and they’re not caused by tree roots.
The number one offender that we remove from drains, other than tree roots, is baby wipes.
Wipes and other ‘towelettes’ are becoming a very popular bathroom accessory. They’re designed to be durable and they don’t break down when soaked in water like toilet paper does. Designed to be flushed, toilet paper pretty much turns to mush once it comes in contact with water.
Punching Above Our Weight
Did you know that your plumber—that would be us— is the winner of not one but two awards? That’s right. We are the current reigning champions of Manningham Business of the Year and we also won Manningham Professional Services of the Year.
Around 40 businesses entered these awards so we are very proud of our achievement. As our reign is coming to an end in the next couple of months we would like to let you know some of the things we have been doing this year.
Flexi connectors can be ticking time bombs
Flexible water connections or ‘easy hookers’ as they are known in the trade can be ticking time bombs if they’re not replaced when showing signs of fatigue.
One of the most common plumbing emergency call outs is having to attend to a burst flexible water connection that is flooding a house.
How this can be prevented:
Inspect the braided section of hose for rust spots and oxidisation. If this is present, the connection should be replaced immediately as this is a sign that the inner tube is weeping and could burst at any time…
Preventative Plumbing
Did you know that there are certain valves and mechanisms on your hot water service that need replacing every five years? Did you know that some of those flexible hoses attached to your taps are ticking time bombs if not replaced when showing signs of wear? Count the number of taps in your home. Do they turn on and off easily every time? Are there any drips? How is your water pressure? Did you know that if it exceeds the manufacturers specifications your tap fittings are more susceptible to failing and warranty replacement is unlikely?
These are just some of the many things that can go wrong with your household plumbing. We should all consider implementing Preventative Plumbing into our household maintenance.
Stormy Waters
As we move into the colder months and heavy rainfall becomes more frequent, it’s good time to ensure that your storm water drains can handle the load.
Storm water drains are more susceptible to blocking up than sewers as they can be exposed to silt, leaves and tree root build up without us knowing. Generally we know if our sewer is blocked straight away as our toilet may not flush away properly or our shower will back up. In the case of storm water we usually only notice in heavy downpours as partially or fully blocked drains aren’t capable of ridding water from areas such as channel and grate drains, pits or gutters.
Your Local Bloke
Just for a moment, close your eyes and open your mind. Think about all of the unique little shops in our community. Now replace them in your mind with multi-international franchised companies, Starbucks or Gloria Jean’s. The Warrandyte Pub now a Hard Rock Cafe.
Quintons IGA gone and a massive Coles in its place selling caged eggs. All those gorgeous little craft and clothing shops replaced with Just Jeans, Sportsgirl and The Reject Shop. Does it still feel like our local community? The answer is no.
If money continues to be spent outside of the community by people not supporting local shops and industries, this horrible image may well be transplanted over the existing Warrandyte and surrounds. That’s why it is so important to support the local people. Rather than your money going to the Gerry Harveys of the world, why not share it with the community?