Tales From The Trenches
What is backflow?
This summary from Barwon Water’s website, perfectly sums up backflow…. Backflow occurs when water within a property is drawn back into the water mains, compromising the integrity of our reticulated water supply system, and possibly contaminating our drinking water. This can happen when: pressure within the main drops there is a cross connection between your … Read more
Why is my heater starting & stopping?
Gas heaters – Torquay, Geelong, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads & surrounding areas There are a few reasons why your heater may be constantly starting and stopping. Firstly, how often is constant? Most models of heaters have thermostats, so when the heater reaches the set temperature on the thermostat, it switches itself off because the room … Read more
Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Tip 2 – Carbon Monoxide Awareness #carbonmonoxideawareness #gasheatersafety #playitsafewithgas
Kaden External Gas Ducted Heating Unit
Central heater replacement completed just in time for our East Geelong clients to bring their new baby home. The Kaden external gas ducted heater is an ideal replacement unit. Systems are available in 3 or 4 star ratings. #ductedheatingreplacementsgeelong #ductedheatingreplacementstorquay #ductedheatingreplacementsoceangrove #kadenductedheatersgeelong #kadenductedheaterstorquay #kadenductedheatersoceangrove #kaden
Brivis ducted heater replacement
A Brivis StarPro was the ideal ducted heater replacement for one of our regular Torquay customers. The StarPro series are Brivis’ highest efficiency ducted gas heater range of 6, 5 and 4 star heaters. The range has been cleverly engineered to use less gas, which is achieved through a superior 4 pass heat exchanger with … Read more
Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Tip 1 – Carbon Monoxide Awareness #carbonmonoxideawareness #gasheatersafety #playitsafewithgas
21 years of dust! Wall furnace service & safety check
21 years of dust was removed from a wall furnace fan today. No wonder it was labouring a little! It’s important to have your heaters serviced & safety checked at least every two years – not only to check for carbon monoxide, but to also help the heater operate as efficiently as possible and avoid … Read more
Rinnai Energy Saver installation
Installation of a Rinnai Energy Saver 559 in Jan Juc today. Great performers, great value for money.#rinnai #rinnaienergysaver #rinnaienergysaverheaterstorquay #rinnaienergysaverheatersgeelong
Gas Installation Compliance Audits
Super busy few days conducting gas installation compliance audits for a chain of holiday parks.#gascompliance#gassafety#gasaudits#playitsafewithgas#consultancywork
Heater fans don’t like fluff, dust & pet hair
Heater fans can get really clogged up with fluff, dust and pet hair, and sometimes that can make the heater shut itself down to prevent over-heating.Make sure you book your gas heaters in for a clean, service & safety check at least every two years. #playitsafewithgas#gasheaterservicesgeelong#gasheaterservicestorquay#gasheaterservicesoceangrove#gasheaterservicesbarwonheads#carbonmonoxidetestinggeelong#carbonmonoxidetestingtorquay#carbonmonoxidetestingoceangrove#carbonmonoxidetestingbarwonheads#masterplumbergeelong#masterplumbertorquay
Plumbing & Fire Industry Awards 2022
I was super chuffed to receive the Excellence in Sustainability award at the Plumbing and Fire Industry Awards on Thursday night. In my business, I’ve always worked with an environmentally friendly mind set by advocating for water saving, water protection and energy saving. Whether you’re a small or large organisation, you can be a conduit … Read more
Apprentice Skills Contest!
World Plumbing Day 2022 The Apprentice Skills Contest has begun!I was really honoured to be judging again this year. It’s wonderful to see the apprentices developing and honing their techniques. #worldplumbingday2022