Property Maintenance
Preventing deadly legionella
Nine News reported this week on a study that found 75% of homes in Adelaide had the potentially deadly legionella bacteria present in their bathrooms.Australian Standards require hot water to be stored at a minimum of 60°C so as to inhibit the growth of legionella bacteria.A Queensland woman a few years back contracted Legionnaires’ disease…
Read MoreFirst gas heater service for 2019!
Gas Heater Service & Carbon Monoxide Testing | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong First gas heater service for 2019 was completed this morning! It’s never too early to think about gas heater safety. The mad rush normally starts in March and continues through until late October, so it pays to get organised and book in. Play…
Read MoreGas log fires, gas wall furnaces, gas space heaters & gas ducted/central heaters – service & carbon monoxide tests
Gas Heater Service & Carbon Monoxide Testing | Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove | Barwon Heads | Tomlinson Plumbing Gas log fires, gas wall furnaces, gas space heaters & gas ducted/central heaters – BOOK IN FOR YOUR SERVICE & SAFETY CHECK (CARBON MONOXIDE TEST) before the mad rush starts! If your gas heater is…
Read MoreThe important role of Temperature & Pressure Relief (TPR) Valves
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 MoreSo pretty isn’t it? Actually, it’s not. It’s Legionnaires bacteria.
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…
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