How to turn your water off in an emergency?
How to turn your water off in an emergency? Ever been in a situation where you’ve found a leak in your home? Whether it’s a small trickle from a sink cabinet or a full-on flood, the most important thing to do is not panic. Switching off your water as quickly as possible in an emergency […]
What to check if your hot water system isn’t working
What to check if your hot water system isn’t working Have you ever been the last one to take a shower in the morning? Then you know how frustrating a lack of hot water can be. If you have water problems without a houseful of people, however, your electric water heater may be to blame. […]
4 Methods to solve water hammer
4 Methods to solve water hammer It’s quite common for your plumbing system to make banging noises. This happens when turning off a faucet or when water intake abruptly stops in the washing machine or dishwasher. The noise, known as “hydraulic shock”, is commonly referred to as “water hammer”. Caused by water stopping or changing […]
6 reasons why you shouldn’t connect your barbecue to your gas line
6 reasons why you shouldn’t connect your barbecue to your gas line Us Aussies are known for our ‘barbies’. Almost every home has a ‘barbie’, whether it’s fixed or portable. A gas-fuelled barbie, because of its convenience, is the most common type in contrast to charcoal. The gas-fuelled ‘barbie’ falls into two categories, namely, LPG […]
Why there’s no water coming out of your tap – 5 tips
Why there’s no water coming out of your tap – 5 tips There’s never a good time for this to happen, but unfortunately, it does. When you turn on the tap and not even a trickle comes out, it can be frustrating. After all, living in Australia, we take it for granted the tap will […]
