Tales From The Trenches

How to turn a gas heater service into a lemon meringue pie!

August 10, 2016

We can work magic! The lovely Mrs. W from Newtown recently sent us home with a bag full of lemons from her tree after we’d finished her gas heater service and safety check.  Actually, she told us they’re lemons crossed with oranges, and they make really nice lemon meringue pies….so thanks Mrs. W, that’s just … Read more

Heat & Glo XLR Plus Gas Fire

August 9, 2016

Heat & Glo’s XLR Plus gas fire is a ripper! With the option of traditional logs, pebbles or glass, Heat & Glo’s XLR Plus would be a versatile addition to any modern home. It heats 60 – 70 square meters and comes with two front options and five colour choices. The ‘Intellifire’ electronic ignition system … Read more

Gas Central Heaters | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay

Handy Heater Tip of the Day!

July 4, 2016

Gas Central Heater maintenance Don’t forgot to regularly clean the return air filter on your gas central heating unit.  This needs to be done at least once every three months and filters need to be replaced at least every two years. This is one of the ways to help ensure your gas central heater runs … Read more

Rheem Stellar Gas Hot Water Systems | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay

Rheem 5 Star Gas Hot Water Systems & low gas pressure

June 23, 2016

Rheem 5 Star Gas Storage Hot Water Systems – Torquay, Geelong, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounding areas Energy Safe Victoria has advised that abnormally low gas pressure can cause issues with Rheem 5-Star gas storage water heaters Energy Safe Victoria has been advised by Rheem of an issue that may arise when their 5-Star … Read more

Pressure Limiting Valves | Geelong | Torquay | Barwon Heads | Ocean Grove | Tomlinson Plumbing

Pressure Limiting Valves | Geelong | Tomlinson Plumbing

May 10, 2016

Have you been asked if you have a pressure limiting valve when claiming warranty on taps, dishwashers or washing machines? So what does a pressure limiting valve do any way? The pressure reduction valve (PRV), or pressure limiting valve (PLV)  is a type of valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system or … Read more

Block your sewer with ‘flushable’ wipes!

March 22, 2016

Blocked Drains – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounding areas Check out this video from Choice, which further demonstrates just how flushable ‘flushable’ wipes are (NOT!). If you remember that it’s only the three P’s that should be going down the loo, then you’ll generally have no problems.  So it’s pee, poo … Read more

Rinnai Gas Flued Heater | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong

Rinnai Gas Flued Heaters

March 22, 2016

The Rinnai Ultima II Inbuilt Gas Heater Rinnai claims their Ultima II to be one of the most efficient space heaters on the market, with a 4.4 star rating. It comes in both inbuilt and console configurations and is equipped with an electronic thermostatic control, a child lock, gentle two speed fan, a one-touch electronic … Read more

Canterbury Gas Log Fire

Cannon Gas Heaters/Gas Log Fires – Safety Alert

March 22, 2016

WARNING: DO YOU HAVE A CANNON FITZROY OR CANNON CANTERBURY INBUILT GAS HEATER? Energy Safe Victoria has advised that Cannon has reissued a safety notice for Fitzroy and Canterbury inbuilt gas heaters. Gas heater manufacturer Cannon reissued its safety notice on Saturday urging home owners with Cannon Fitzroy or Canterbury inbuilt gas heaters manufactured between … Read more

Rinnai Energy Saver Gas Heater | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay

Rinnai Gas Heaters – Supply, installation, service & repair

March 21, 2016

Rinnai Gas Heaters – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounding areas If you’re thinking of having a Rinnai heater installed, or perhaps you’d like your Rinnai heater repaired or serviced, Tomlinson Plumbing can assist you. Rinnai are a tried and trusted brand, and they have a great range of: Gas log fires … Read more

Rinnai Gas Log Fires – ‘The Sapphire’

March 21, 2016

Rinnai Gas Log Fires – Geelong, Torquay, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounding areas The Rinnai Sapphire gas log fire’s clean burning technology is rated at 4.1 stars, which makes it a very cost effective way to heat your home.  Being a zero clearance fire, means you can construct a mock fireplace surround, giving it the … Read more

Carbon Monoxide | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay | Barwon Heads | Ocean Grove

Heater Service & Carbon Monoxide Test-Bay 93.9 Ad

March 15, 2016

Carbon Monoxide Testing – Geelong, Torquay, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounding areas If you listen to Bay 93.9, you may just hear our ad, airing this week onwards, about the importance of having your heater serviced and tested for carbon monoxide.     Take a listen here…..   Energy Safe Victoria recommends gas heaters … Read more

Carbon monoxide testing | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong

Carbon monoxide testing – is it really just scare tactics?

February 18, 2016

Heater services and safety checks – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounding areas Last Winter someone heard our radio ad on Bay 93.9 about the importance of having heaters serviced and tested for carbon monoxide, and they commented that they thought it was a bit over the top and it sounded like … Read more