Tales From The Trenches

Gas Heating & Green Plumbing

March 18, 2014

Gas Heating & Green Plumbing – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea & The Surf Coast, and The Bellarine We’ve just been having a browse through the ‘Understanding heating and cooling’ section of the Australian Government’s ‘Living Greener’ website. Not only does it provide  great information about the various heating options and the relative energy consumption, but it’s … Read more

Product Profile – Bonaire Pyrox Deluxe Manual Wall Furnace

March 14, 2014

Bonaire Pyrox Deluxe Manual Wall Furnace – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea & Melbourne The Pyrox Deluxe Manual wall furnace comes in a choice of two sizes, to heat small or large rooms.  With a slimline cabinet, electronic ignition and easy to operate electronic controls, this wall furnace is proving to be a popular heating option. There … Read more

Vulcan Quasar Heaters – Geelong

March 14, 2014

The Vulcan Quasar has been retired, but spare parts are still in active service! Unfortunately the Vulcan Quasar wall furnace is no longer manufactured, but most spare parts are still available, so we can help you with the supply, installation and replacement of parts, and also, of course, with any general servicing requirements. The Vulcan … Read more

Plumber – Geelong, Torquay, Melbourne

March 14, 2014

Plumbing Services Quick Reference Guide We do the lot !    

Gas Heaters – Geelong

March 13, 2014

Supply, installation, service & repair of gas heaters in Geelong Tomlinson Plumbing can assist you with the supply, installation, service and repair of all brands of gas heaters. Vulcan Rinnai Braemar Brivis Bonaire Pyrox Omega Celair Carrier From central heaters through to wall furnaces, space heaters and split systems – there’s surely one out there … Read more

Geelong gas ducted heating service & repair – common faults

March 12, 2014

Common heater faults for gas ducted/central heaters Here are a few common faults that occur with gas ducted/central heaters, that may point you in the right direction as to what’s happening with your heating unit. “My heater keeps turning itself off” The over-temperature switch is possibly turning the unit off – and this can be … Read more

Geelong Heater Service & Repairs – common faults for wall furnaces and space heaters

March 11, 2014

Common heater faults for wall furnaces and space heaters Some of the most common calls we’ve received over the years for heater faults for various brands of wall furnaces and space heaters are: “My pilot light is always going out” Which could be a dirty pilot light and the pilot light isn’t strong enough to … Read more

Heater installation Geelong

March 11, 2014

What’s the best type of heater for me? There are many different types of gas heating options.  From wall furnaces and space heaters, through to gas log fires, split systems and ducted heating units. So how do you know which one is best for you? Well, a lot of it comes down to personal choice … Read more

Heater Services & Repairs – Geelong

March 11, 2014

Heater servicing – Geelong Like all work around our homes, if done regularly, everything is kept maintained and in good, safe, working order.  It’s the same for your gas heater. 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 … Read more

Product Profile – AquaMAX Hot Water Unit

March 11, 2014

AquaMAX G390SS Hot Water Unit – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea & Melbourne This AquaMAX hot water unit comes with a 155 litre stainless steel tank, providing you with 390 litres of hot water in the first hour .  It comes with a five star energy rating and a ten year cylinder warranty. Your plumber can install twin … Read more

Masters in our field

February 21, 2014

Master Plumbers – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea & Melbourne Tomlinson Plumbing are members of the Master Plumbers’ Association. The Master Plumbers’ Association requires their members to abide by a Code of Ethics as a means of encouraging the highest standards of business conduct.  The Association and its members strive together to improve the plumbing industry and … Read more

Product Profile – Braemar Ecostar WF30 gas wall furnace

February 21, 2014

Braemer gas heaters – Geelong, Torquay, Anglesea, Surf Coast & Melbourne Tomlinson Plumbing can assist you with the supply, installation, service and repair of Braemar heating units. One of the Braemar products, the ever popular Ecostar WF30 gas wall furnace (also know as the WF2000), can heat up to 90m2 and is an ideal replacement … Read more