Tales From The Trenches
The mighty Z18 tap & filter kit by Puretech
We installed Puretec’s Z18 tap and filter kit in a home in Hamlyn Heights this morning. This system can be easily fitted under an existing kitchen bench. It uses advanced three-stage filtration technology to finely filter water down to 0.1 micron. It reduces sediment, chlorine, bad tastes and odours, and protects against cysts and bacteria … Read more
Whirlybirds / roof ventilation
Ventilation sorted for a home in Hamlyn Heights this morning. Roof ventilators, commonly known as ‘whirlybirds’, help to exhaust hot air trapped in the roof space during the warmer months, and also assist in removing dampness and condensation during the cooler weather. #whirlybirdsgeelong#whirlybirdstorquay#whirlybirdsoceangrove#whirlybirdsbarwonheads#roofventilatorsgeelong#roofventilatorstorquay#roofventilatorsbarwonheads#roofventilatorsoceangrove#plumbergeelong#plumbertorquay#plumberbarwonheads#plumberoceangrove#ampelite
We’re preferred installers for Puretec
We’re now a preferred installer for Puretec. Puretec provide a whole range of options for water filtration solutions for your home or business. Give us a call on 5261 2422 if you’re interested in cleaner, healthier and better tasting water. #waterfilterstorquay #waterfiltersgeelong #waterfiltersoceangrove #puretecgeelong #puretectorquay #puretecoceangrove #cleanerwater #healthywater
Get rid of the chlorine taste from your water
Puretec water filters Does it sometimes taste like you’re drinking pool water from your kitchen tap? That ‘chlorine taste’ is the most common reason our clients start enquiring about water filtration options for their home. Puretec’s Puremix Z7 filter for underneath your kitchen sink is an ideal solution that turns your existing tap into a … Read more
Coonara Mystique inbuilt gas log fire
We installed two of these Coonara gas log fires today for a long-time client, one at either end of their house. They sit nice and flush to the wall and will heat up to 14 squares of open plan living at the push of a button. With plenty of power and a realistic log pattern, … Read more
Fix the drip – leaking taps & toilets are water wasters!
We live in a very dry country. Regional areas are faced with the reality every single day, but in urban areas on mains water supply, we can sometimes become complacent, so we really do need to try and keep our water usage habits in the forefront of our minds and look after our supplies. And … Read more
Carbon monoxide awareness: Have you had renovations or changes to ventilation at your place?
Carbon monoxide awareness: Geelong, Torquay, Ocean Grove Have you had additional exhaust fans installed, a new rangehood or changes made to ventilation in your house? Make sure you have your gas heaters serviced and safety checked. Changes to ventilation can have an impact on how your heater operates. #carbonmonoxideawareness #gasheatersafety #gasheaterstorquay #gasheateroceangrove #gasheatersgeelong #carbonmonoxidegtestinggeelong #carbonmonoxidetestingtorquay … Read more
Backflow Prevention Association of Australia – Victorian President
I’m happy to announce that I’ve just been appointed to the position of President (Victoria) for the Backflow Prevention Association of Australia Inc. (BPAA). The BPAA is a professional body made up of members across the plumbing and water supply industry, including local authorities, manufacturers, plumbing contractors, education institutions and training providers, who are specifically … Read more
Are you seeing your gas fitter take your heater apart during a service & safety check?
This video shows a short snippet of us in the process of checking the burner pressure, ignition pattern and overall operation during a ducted heater service and safety check. We’ve written numerous times before about the importance of seeing your heater taken apart when you have it serviced and safety checked, whether that’s a gas … Read more
Pretty in pink!
We recently installed a Weber Built-in Q, and a new pale pink mixer tap (our very first pink tap!), into a client’s outdoor kitchen. We think it looks great! #weberbbqsgeelong #weberbbqstorquay #weberbbqsoceangrove #tapinstallationstorquay #tapinstallationsgeelong #tapinstallationsoceangrove #outdoorkitchensgeelong outdoorkitchenstorquay #outdoorkitchensoceangrove
Flood risk – Burst flexible connections under your sink
A friend of ours recently came home to the majority of the floors in her house saturated in water- thanks to a burst hose / flexible connection under her bathroom vanity. She now has a great mess to clean up and needs to vacate the property while flooring is sorted. She joins quite a long … Read more
Escea gas log fires – the new 2024 DF Series
Yesterday I participated in Escea service agent training at Escea’s headquarters in Scoresby. The training covered an overview and installation techniques for the new 2024 DF model, which is a ripper product. We’re passionate about keeping up to date with training and development to ensure our customers are getting the very best service and expertise … Read more