Tales From The Trenches
Faulty gas heater thermostats
Gas Heater & Gas Wall Furnace Specialists – Geelong, Torquay & surrounds It really is important to have your gas heaters serviced and safety checked regularly. Faulty thermostats can be a potential fire hazard. By having your gas heaters and wall furnaces serviced and safety checked regularly, any issues can be rectified before they become … Read more
Cracked heat exchanger on gas central heater
Gas Heater Specialists – Geelong, Torquay & surrounds When we come across a carbon monoxide reading on your gas heater, we investigate to find out why it’s happening. Here’s one of the causes of carbon monoxide leakage in gas central heating units – a crack in the heat exchanger. As the metal heats and expands … Read more
Don’t void your hot water heater warranty!
Hot water specialists – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounds We’ve had a request from a customer to include an article on this topic in our blog and newsletters to warn others of this issue. So, Mr. B from Waurn Ponds, here it is! So many times over the last few years … Read more
How do whirly bird roof ventilators work?
Whirly Bird Roof Ventilators – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounds We’ve found a great graphic on the ‘Whirlybird Roof Ventilation’ website depicting how whirly birds do their job. They help to keep your house ventilated in both hot and cold weather. Take a look and let us know if we can … Read more
Never block the dripping pipe on your hot water heater!
The dripping pipe on your hot water system is there for a reason! We’ve found this very informative paragraph on the Rheem website in relation to the Temperature Pressure Relief valve and drain line on your hot water heater. It sums things up perfectly and applies to all hot water heaters. “Warning: Never block the outlet … Read more
What is the Temperature Pressure Relief (TPR) Valve on my hot water heater for?
Hot Water Heaters Geelong, Torquay & surrounds What is the TPR Valve on my hot water heater for? Temperature and Pressure Relief (TPR) valves are found at the top of storage hot water heaters. When the water heats and expands inside the storage tank, ready for you to use, the job of the TPR … Read more
My hot water isn’t hot enough, how do I change the temperature?
Hot Water Heaters – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounding areas It’s important to firstly note that our regulations state that hot water heater temperatures must not exceed 50°C at outlets that are used for bathing. The recommended temperature setting for very young children is 37°C – 38°C. To prevent bacteria growth, … Read more
Test your Back Flow so it doesn’t flow back
What does Back Flow mean? Back flow occurs when water flows opposite to its normal, or intended, direction. Contamination can occur to our potable (drinking) water supply, which can pose a serious health risk. A simple example of back flow can be explained with a hand-held shower. They must have their hoses fastened so that the … Read more
Drain Camera – searching for a snake!
CCTV Drain Camera Geelong & surrounds An unusual request was received a couple of days back from a customer searching for their missing pet snake. They assured me it was just a Childrens’ Python, not a nasty, venomous type, but it was about 1.5 metres long and they thought it had gone down the heater … Read more
The old outdoor dunny! Blocked toilets – Geelong & surrounds
Blocked Toilets – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounds A mate came across this old ripper recently (thanks for the photo Stu!). As horrible as they were, there were never any blockages, just that lovely smell that hung around, even after the Dunny Can Man came along to do his duties! If your … Read more
How do I know if I have a blocked sewer? Tip #3
Blocked Drains – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounds When you run your washing machine, does it cause the toilet water to rise or overflow? Does water come up into the basin, bath or shower? It’s more than likely an issue with your sewer. A mechanical sewer machine (drain snake) or high … Read more
How do I know if I have a blocked sewer? Tip #2
Blocked Drains – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounds If your toilet gurgles, or you can see the water level in the toilet rising when you run a tap nearest to the toilet, then you’ve probably got a blockage. A mechanical sewer machine (drain snake) or high pressure jetter will fix the … Read more