Pumps & Backflow Prevention | Tomlinson Plumbing | Torquay | Geelong | Ocean Grove | Barwon Heads

The pump that is connected to your rain water tank for household use, has a ‘dual check valve’.  This valve is a built-in backflow prevention device that protects our mains water supply from any contaminants. It ensures there is no ‘backflowing’ of things like washing machine water, sewerage, car cleaning detergents, pesticides, fertilisers, and other … Read more

Gas Heaters | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove | Barwon Heads

Gas heaters – Torquay, Geelong, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads & surrounding areas There are a few reasons why your heater may be constantly starting and stopping. Firstly, how often is constant? Most models of heaters have thermostats, so when the heater reaches the set temperature on the thermostat, it switches itself off because the room … Read more

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

Tip 2 – Carbon Monoxide Awareness #carbonmonoxideawareness #gasheatersafety #playitsafewithgas

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

Tip 1 – Carbon Monoxide Awareness #carbonmonoxideawareness #gasheatersafety #playitsafewithgas

Wall furnace service & safety check | Tomlinson Plumbing | Torquay | Geelong | Ocean Grove | Barwon Heads

21 years of dust was removed from a wall furnace fan today. No wonder it was labouring a little! It’s important to have your heaters serviced & safety checked at least every two years – not only to check for carbon monoxide, but to also help the heater operate as efficiently as possible and avoid … Read more