Tales From The Trenches
Issue with your continuous flow hot water system?
Do you have no hot water, inconsistent water temperature, hissing or popping noises with your continuous flow hot water system? It could be your gas control valve. If a gas control valve on a continuous flow hot water system experiences issues, it can lead to several problems affecting the performance of the unit. Here are … Read more
Rheem Stellar 360 hot water systems
We’ve lost count of the number of Rheem Stellar 360 hot water systems we’ve installed over the years. They remain such popular replacement units for so many reasons, namely: They suit larger households (up to 7 people!), as they have a high 200 litre per hour hot water recovery and provide a massive 360 litre … Read more
Outdoor shower ready for Summer
A classic copper & brass outdoor shower all ready to rinse off the sand and salt when Summer arrives. #outdoorshowerstorquay #outdoorshowersoceangrove #outdoorshowersgeelong #outdoorshowersbarwonheads
Energy & money saving tip for your continuous flow hot water system
If you have a continuous flow hot water system, try this little tip to cut down on gas & electricity usage… Do you sub-consciously turn the hot tap on to wash your hands? Does the water even get a chance to get hot by the time you’ve finished washing your hands? Maybe a little, depending … Read more
Is your tap leaking, or is it just ‘trailing waste’?
There have been so many times when we’ve been called out to fix a leaking tap, when in fact, it’s just trailing waste. Some taps have trailing waste, and others don’t (it depends on the design), and the confusion usually occurs when the home-owner replaces their tapware to a new style. Trailing waste refers to … Read more
The importance of Pressure Limiting Valves (PLVs) – Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove | Clifton Springs | Drysdale
The pressure limiting valve (PLV) is a type of valve used to control or limit the amount of water pressure coming from the mains supply into your property and your appliances. It provides protection from excessive pressure that could lead to damage or failure of taps, dishwashers, washing machines, pumps, hot water units and hoses. The PLV … Read more
What does the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in a heater do?
The PCB serves as the central control unit, managing the various functions of the heater. You could say, it’s the “brain” or “director” of the heater. Temperature Control: The PCB monitors and regulates the temperature of the heater using temperature sensors (thermistors or thermostats). It ensures the heater maintains the set temperature by controlling … Read more
Continuous Flow Hot Water Systems | Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove
A continuous flow hot water system is a compact, space efficient, wall mounted unit that ignites and burns fuel to heat the water as you use it, rather than storing it like more traditional tank style hot water systems do. Continuous flow hot water systems provide unlimited volumes of hot water and are available in various capacities, so there’ll certainly be an … Read more
It’s National Backflow Prevention Day!
t’s National Backflow Prevention Day! Backflow prevention devices are crucial for ensuring the safety and quality of our water supply. The devices are designed to prevent the reverse flow of water, which can contaminate the main water supply with potentially harmful substances. There are many types of businesses and industries that require these devices to … Read more
Gas heaters – servicing & maintenance is key
It’s a significant financial outlay to have a gas heater installed or replaced, and like any other piece of mechanical equipment, they do undergo wear and tear over time (especially in Victoria!). Ideally, we want to get as much life out of our appliances, or as much bang for our buck, as possible – so … Read more
Gas log fire service & safety check – Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove
When we service and safety check a heater, there is a legislated 31-point checklist to work though. There are various tests we perform to make sure that your heater’s components fall within certain parameters, indicating that it’s functioning to necessary guidelines – the manufacturer’s guidelines, plumbing regulations and Australian Standards. The heater needs to be … Read more
Know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning…
Make sure you know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and ensure you have your gas heaters serviced at least every two years by a qualified gas fitter with the Type A Gas Appliance Servicing tick on their licence. They’re the only ones qualified to do it. Play it safe with gas. #carbonmonoxidetestinggeelong #carbonmonoxidetestingtorquay #carbonmonoxidetestingoceangrove … Read more