Tales From The Trenches
How to turn a gas heater service into a lemon meringue pie!
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
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
Handy Heater Tip of the Day!
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
Pressure Limiting Valves | Geelong | Tomlinson Plumbing
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!
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 Heaters
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
Cannon Gas Heaters/Gas Log Fires – Safety Alert
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 Gas Heaters – Supply, installation, service & repair
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’
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
Heater Service & Carbon Monoxide Test-Bay 93.9 Ad
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 – is it really just scare tactics?
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