Servicing
Heat & Glo gas log fire refurbishment
This poor old Heat & Glo gas log fire was in the wars. It hadn’t been serviced and safety checked in 9 whole years, and with incorrect ember placement, a hole had burnt through the gas burner, causing the flames to shoot up and hit the top of the firebox. Check out the snap shot…
Read MorePreventing 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 MoreStylish Caroma tapware
Caroma Taps | Tomlinson Plumbing | Geelong | Torquay Contura tapware by Caroma With black or chrome options, the Contura tapware range by Caroma is Australian designed and engineered and has 1/4 turn ceramic disc cartridges and hard wearing, solid brass construction. You can’t go wrong with Caroma. Check out the Contura range on the Caroma…
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…
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