Tales From The Trenches
Gas heater services & safety checks – Torquay, Geelong, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads
Heater fans can get really clogged up with fluff and dust and sometimes that can make the heater shut itself down to prevent over-heating. Make sure you book your gas heaters in for a clean, service & safety check at least every two years. #gasheatersafety#carbonmonoxideawareness#gasheaterservicestorquay#gasheaterservicesgeelong#gasheaterservicesoceangrove#gasheaterservicesbarwonheads#masterplumbergeelong#masterplumbertorquay#masterplumberoceangrove#masterplumberbarwonheads
Never bring outdoor gas appliances indoors
Outdoor portable gas appliances are easy to use and can be a convenient source of heat when it’s cold outside. However, using them inside is unsafe and can significantly increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and other health hazards. All gas appliances require fresh air to operate and ventilation to allow the products of…
Escea free standing gas log fire
Finishing touches being completed on an Escea DFS730 free-standing gas log fire installation in Highton. The DFS730 is ideal for rooms with not enough wall space for an inbuilt fireplace, or for replacing your freestanding wood heater. You can choose from a range of fascias and fuel beds to customise your look.
Capture the rain
Installation of a 22,500 litre Polymaster tank today in Bellbrae, giving this rural property plenty of water storage in combination with their existing tanks. Polymaster tanks are built in Swan Hill, Victoria. They come with a 20 year warranty and have a one piece construction. There are no joins, seams or part-lines, making it stronger.…
Lights, camera, action!
Gas training video Yesterday I participated in a service training video with the Master Plumbers. Big shout out the the following guys – Gary Bath, Brendan ‘Hollywood’ Gould, Aaaron Bridger and Daniel Carroll, who were there on the day guiding nervous me through the start of my acting career! 🙂 I didn’t realise how many…
Wood Heater Tip!
We often get asked – ‘Do I need to leave a layer of ash in my wood heater?’ A bed of ash can actually be quite beneficial. It can take a while for the firebox to heat up from a cold start, so a bed of ash can help to get the fire going more…
Gas heaters & negative pressure
It’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week: ~Gas heaters & negative pressure~ Negative pressure can occur when there isn’t enough ventilation in the home and an exhaust fan or rangehood is operating. The exhaust fan or rangehood draws air from any external opening in the house, including from a gas appliance flue or chimney. This creates a…
Wood Heaters – maintenance tips
Wood heater glass cleaner It’s normal to get some black build up on your wood heater glass door over time. It’s usually just soot, but it can also be *creosote. But what’s the point of having a cozy wood fire, if you can’t see the flames, right? We’ve tested quite a few cleaning products over…
Kaden 5 Star Central Heating
Up and in it goes! Another Kaden 5 star central heating unit installation completed in Torquay. The Kadens are excellent performers, great value for money, and are proving to be one of the top choices for our clients. The units split in two, making it a fantastic option for hard to access roof spaces (not…