Geelong Blocked Drains | Sewer & Storm water jet cleaning | Tomlinson Plumbing

Tree root invasion! Yesterday we cleared the storm water and sewer drains at Mr. F’s from Herne Hill. What a mess!  The second photo, particularly, shows an enormous tree root invasion.  Unfortunately this is a very common problem.  All it takes is a hairline crack in the drain for the tree roots to get in, … Read more

Geelong Back Flow Valves Installation & Testing | Tomlinson Plumbing

Geelong Back Flow Valves Installation & Testing | Tomlinson Plumbing What’s in that glass of water that you’re drinking? Back Flow Prevention Valves play a vitally important role in stopping contaminated water from reaching the main drinking supply, and it’s actually a legal requirement for certain facilities to have them installed. Back flow occurs when water flows opposite … Read more

TPR Valves | Hot Water Geelong | Tomlinson Plumbing

The TPR valve on your hot water heater protects the tank and ensures the safe operation of the unit. When the water heats and expands inside the storage tank of your hot water heater, ready for you to use, the job of the TPR valve is to relieve the pressure by allowing a little of … Read more

Hot water systems | Hot water safety | Geelong | Torquay | Tomlinson Plumbing

So pretty isn’t it?  Actually it’s not – it’s legionnaires bacteria. To prevent bacteria growth, particularly legionnaires, hot water should be set at a minimum of 60°C in your hot water unit cylinder, and then regulated for your bathing outlets, through the tempering valve, to between 38°C – 50°C . It’s very important to note that … Read more