Tales From The Trenches

Franke Caprice Pull Out Nozzle Tap

February 10, 2016

Tapware installation, repairs and maintenance – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads & Ocean Grove Franke is the world’s largest manufacturer of kitchen sinks, and is at the forefront of research and development of new materials and products for the kitchen….and they make beautiful tapware! We recently came across the Caprice pull out nozzle tap (pictured … Read more

Back Flow Prevention Tes

Back Flow Prevention Device Test in action!

December 22, 2015

Watch a Back Flow Prevention Device test This time lapse video shows the process of testing one type of Back Flow Prevention Device or Valve. This one was at one of our local schools. Back Flow Prevention Valves need to be tested every twelve months. It’s not just a maintenance recommendation, it’s a requirement of … Read more

Blanco Cookers – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove

December 17, 2015

Blanco 90cm free standing cooker The Blanco free standing 90cm cooker offers exceptional value for money. This ‘A’ grade European rated cooker has a 5 burner gas cook top and wok burner, a fully programmable button touch control that allows you to set the start and finish time of your cooking and automatically switches itself … Read more

Franke kitchen sinks – Geelong

December 11, 2015

Franke kitchen sinks – product profile snapshot. Looking for something a little different for your kitchen? This is the gorgeous Basis sink in fragranite onyx by Franke. Sleek and stylish, it would certainly suit today’s ultra-modern kitchen designs.   Dimensions: 1160mm x 500mm Bowl Size: 340mm x 420mm x 200 mm Cut-Out Size: 1140 mm … Read more

Hansgrohe showerheads

December 2, 2015

Hansgrohe Raindance Air 300mm overhead shower The gorgeous Raindance Air overhead shower by Hansgrohe would make a perfect addition to any bathroom. Sleek and stylish, the Hansgrohe mixers and showers are fitted with Ecosmart technology, which require up to 60% less water than conventional products. Hansgrohe shower technology mixes water with air, which makes the … Read more

Selecting a Rinnai Hot Water System

December 2, 2015

Hot Water System Selector – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove Rinnai have an easy to use hot water heater finder on their website.  Simply punch in your postcode, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms and estimated water usage, and a variety of suggested options pop up for you. Check it out here: Rinnai hot … Read more

Rinnai Infinity 26 Touch – fingertip temperature control

November 24, 2015

Rinnai are saying this is Australia’s newest and most innovative continuous flow hot water system! The new Rinnai Infinity 26 Touch hot water system comes complete with inbuilt, wireless, fingertip temperature control, which means precise temperature control in the palm of your hand. The Rinnai Infinity 26 Touch is ideal for two to three bathroom … Read more

Safety bollards for your gas meter

November 17, 2015

Protect your Gas Meter Some gas meter installations require safety bollards to be installed at the front and sides for protection from vehicle damage. If you’ve been advised by AusNet Services that bollards are a requirement for your gas meter, give us a call for a free quotation – Ph. 5261 2422.       … Read more

Sanitation brings dignity, equality and safety

November 16, 2015

World Toilet Day A day set aside for toilets?  Why not – particularly when it helps to highlight the lack of sanitation in some parts of the world, and the link that it has to girls not being able to continue their education, along with the more obvious issues, such as illness and disease. It … Read more

What is a thermocouple?

November 10, 2015

Thermocouples and your hot water heater It looks fairly ho-hum, perhaps even a little like a piece of on-trend copper jewellery (I did say perhaps)! It’s a thermocouple, and even though it doesn’t look like much,  it has a very important job to do for your hot water system. A Thermocouple is a sensor used … Read more

Hot water specialists Geelong – Bay FM radio ad

November 6, 2015

Hot Water Specialists – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounds Here’s a sneek peak of our hot water system ad airing from Sunday on Geelong’s Bay FM! Be sure to tune in and listen out! Tomlinson Plumbing have the experience and know-how to truly be, hot water specialists.  Supply and install, service … Read more

Sensor Taps – the ultimate in hand hygiene for your workplace

October 28, 2015

Sensor Taps in Torquay, Geelong, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounding areas. There are obviously the essential Department of Health rules and regulations for your work place, but improved hand hygiene has got to be a good thing in general!  And when a sensor tap can look a little stylish as well, it’s a … Read more