Reliable Plumbing Techniques

  There are many different types of plumbing problems, ranging from the relatively harmless and inexpensive, such as a leaking faucet or running toilet, to the more serious and expensive, such as a sewage system backup or a large pipe leak, which can cause significant structural damage to a building and cause its contents to be lost. As a busy team of professional plumbers, we come across these issues on a regular basis in our daily work. While calling a professional plumber to fix a plumbing problem is the quickest and most convenient solution, staying on top of plumbing problems and avoiding them in the first place can save you money. On an annual basis, it is estimated that an average household leak can waste approximately nine thousand gallons of water. A look at some of the more common plumbing issues that may require the services of a professional plumber is provided in this article. It goes without saying that prevention is preferable to cure because you can avoid complicati...

  Electric storage Electric storage systems are used by around 50% of Australian households. They are the cheapest to buy and install and are generally more expensive to run, unless powered by a solar PV system. Solar Solar hot water systems consist of solar panels or evacuated tubes, and a storage tank unit which is either installed on the roof or at ground level. In areas with less mid-year sun and long cold nights, solar hot water units may require a booster using gas or electricity. Heat pump Heat pump water heaters are highly efficient and use 30% of the energy of a conventional electric hot water system. These systems use a refrigeration cycle to extract heat from the air to heat the water. There are 2 main types: Integrated with the tank and compressor combined. Split with the tank and compressor separate. The compressor can be noisy, like that of an air conditioner system. Not all models are designed for cold locations where it regularly drops below 5°C. Heat pumps are expe...