Tales From The Trenches
Gas Heater Servicing & Safety
We recently had a chat to Karen from 93.9 Bay FM for the Bay Lifestyles program, about the importance of heater servicing and safety. Click below to listen to the interview….and remember to get your heaters checked!
Heater Safety – Carbon Monoxide
Heater Safety Radio Ad – 93.9 Bay FM Have you heard our current ad airing on 93.9 Bay FM? It’s all about the importance of heater safety. It’s ‘Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week’ 28th April – 4th May 2014, so it’s a timely reminder for everyone to ensure their heaters are operating efficiently and safely. … Read more
Gas Heating & Carbon Monoxide Checks – it’s everyone’s responsibility to be safe
Landlords’, agents’ & tenants’ responsibilities – Carbon Monoxide & Gas Heaters Energy Safe Victoria recommends that all gas heaters should be serviced and tested for carbon monoxide at least every two years. This needs to be done by a licensed plumber and gas fitter. Servicing your heater regularly ensures that all of the components are working correctly and the … Read more
Hansgrohe iBox Universal – concealed installation system for mixer taps
Hansgrohe Mixer Taps – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Surf Coast, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Bellarine & Melbourne Hansgrohe has developed a flexible, concealed installation system called the iBox Universal. It enables your exposed tap installation to disappear into the wall, providing you with more space. If you have limited space in your bathroom, or don’t want … Read more
How does gas ducted heating work?
Gas ducted heating – what is it and how does it work? Today, I’ve had three customers ask me “how does ducted heating actually work?” Well, Brivis has a very informative section on their website that explains what ducted heating is, zoning options, and how it all works. Click here to go to their website … Read more
Brivis heaters
Brivis Wombat & Brivis Buffalo heaters – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Surf Coast, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Bellarine and Melbourne The Brivis range of classic heaters are excellent value for money. They’re reliable, built to last and come with a manufacturer’s five year parts and labour warranty. The Wombat range has up to a 3.8 star … Read more
Selecting the right firewood for your wood heater
Tips for selecting the right wood to make the most of your wood heater or fire We found some great tips and guidelines for selecting wood for your wood heater or fire on the EPA Victoria website. “The key to creating a bright, hot fire is good fuel. Wet (unseasoned) firewood smokes more than dry … Read more
Best Practices for use of Wood Heaters – City of Greater Geelong
Best Practices for use of Wood Heaters The City of Greater Geelong has some useful information on their website regarding important factors to consider when using your wood heater in terms of heating efficiency, reduction of smoke emissions and air pollution. Click here to go to the City of Greater Geelong’s website for further details. … Read more
Tips for burning wood in your wood heater
Wood heaters – Torquay, Geelong, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your wood heater: Use properly seasoned wood for your wood heater, as it burns more efficiently Unseasoned, or green wood, holds a lot of water, which absorbs heat until it evaporates Burning green … Read more
Hot Water System Guide
Hot Water Systems for Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove Which hot water system is best for me? The Hot Water Decisions Guide on the Reece website is a great way to quickly ascertain what type of hot water unit is best for you. All you do is launch the guide and 4 or … Read more
Gas Hot Water Systems – information resource
Gas Hot Water Systems – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove We’ve found another great resource about gas hot water systems from the ‘Living Greener’ Australian Government website. Covering topics such as ‘how do gas hot water systems work?‘, ‘is gas hot water right for you?’ and ‘getting the most out of your gas … Read more
Electric Hot Water Systems installed by a plumber?
Electric hot water unit replacements – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Barwon Heads & Ocean Grove Tomlinson Plumbing has an ‘Electrical Disconnect and Reconnect’ licence, which enables us to disconnect your existing electric hot water unit and reconnect a new electric hot water unit, eliminating the need for an electrician. Sorry about that electricians! Alternatively, if you’re interested … Read more