Tales From The Trenches
How Do I Know If My Gas Heater Is Safe To Use This Winter?
As the colder months roll in across Torquay and the Surf Coast, gas heaters start working overtime. But before you rely on yours day and night, it’s worth asking an important question: Is your gas heater actually safe to use? Faulty or poorly maintained gas heaters can pose serious risks, including carbon monoxide exposure. The … Read more
Get your gas heater ready for Winter (before you really need it)
As the cooler months start to roll in, now is the time to make sure your gas heater is ready to perform when you need it most. We’ve recently shared our radio message reminding locals just how important it is to service and safety check your gas heating before winter hits – and it’s something … Read more
Hot Water System shut off valve
Mildred to the rescue! Hot Water System electronic shut off valve to prevent flooding The Mildred Valve is an Australian-designed, battery-operated, electronic shut off valve for internal hot water systems. The valve senses water pooling in the safety tray and immediately shuts off the water supply, triggering an audible alarm to alert the home occupier. … Read more
How does a continuous flow hot water unit work?
Hot Water installations and repairs – Geelong, Torquay, Ocean Grove & surrounding areas Here’s the process that happens during the operation of your continuous flow gas hot water system, so you can enjoy instant, endless hot water! A hot water tap is turned on Water enters the heater The water flow sensor detects the water … Read more
Thermostatic Mixing Valves – helping to prevent Legionella bacteria
The Thermostatic Mixing Valve & Hot Water Safety Thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) play a crucial role in preventing scalding injuries and controlling the growth of Legionella bacteria in water systems. Here’s how they work as a safety measure against Legionella: Control of Water Temperature: TMVs are designed to blend hot and cold water to maintain … Read more
Why Backflow Prevention & TMV Testing Are Critical for Dental Clinics in Torquay, Ocean Grove & Geelong
Dental clinics operate in a highly regulated environment where patient safety and compliance are non-negotiable. Two often overlooked – but critical – plumbing compliance areas in dental practices are: Backflow prevention Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) testing If you own or manage a dental clinic in Torquay, Ocean Grove or Geelong, understanding your responsibilities in these … Read more
Gas BBQ Conversions – LPG to Natural Gas
Gas BBQ Conversions – LPG to Natural Gas Most BBQs are manufactured to suit an LPG set up, but there are usually conversion kits available so that your BBQ can be adjusted and converted to suit connection to the natural gas supply for that awesome outdoor kitchen you’ve just completed. If you don’t already have … Read more
Is your plumber licensed to service and carbon monoxide test your gas heater or work on your gas appliance?
To service and safety check a gas heater or gas appliance, a plumber MUST BE LICENSED IN TYPE A GAS APPLIANCES. Not all plumbers can do it. It’s an additional qualification. Never feel uncomfortable asking to have a look at your plumber’s licence to check for the tick. This is what the licence should look … Read more
Fix the drip – leaking taps & toilets are water wasters!
Tap, Toilet & Showerhead repairs & replacements We live in a very dry country. Regional areas are faced with the reality every single day, but in urban areas on mains water supply, we can sometimes become complacent, so we really do need to try and keep our water usage habits in the forefront of our … Read more
Rinnai Continuous Flow Hot Water Service Installation in Torquay
We recently replaced a worn out gas boosted solar hot water unit with a new Rinnai Infinity B26 Continuous Flow Hot Water Service in Torquay. The Rinnai Infinity B26 offers: On-demand hot water – no waiting, no storage limitations Energy-efficient operation – reduces running costs while providing consistent comfort Advanced electronic controls – precise temperature … Read more
Backflow Prevention Testing at a Dental Clinic in Barwon Heads
This morning, bright and early before patients arrived, we completed a scheduled backflow prevention test for a dental clinic in Barwon Heads, ensuring they are compliant with regulations and our drinking water remains protected Medical and dental practices are required to have compliant backflow prevention devices in place to prevent contaminated water flowing back into … Read more