Flexi Water Hoses: 4 Mistakes That Could Damage Your Client's Home
According to insurance company Racq Living, almost 10,000 claims have been lodged in the last three years pertaining to water damage in the home, with burst pipes and hoses as a common cause for damage. Flexi water hoses, when poorly installed or maintained, can burst at any time of the day. This can cause disastrous water damage to homes, especially when no one is at home to attend to the damage. Floorboards can form hazardous mould.
But the good news is this can all be preventable! All it takes is choosing the right hose, correctly installing it and informing your client about good maintenance.
Under Sink Water Heaters - 7 Things You Should Know Before Buying
Hot water is not only for washing hands, and having access to a ready supply exactly where you need it cannot be underestimated. From washing dishes and degreasing engine parts to cooking away from the kitchen, caring for pets, and pain relief, hot water is a must-have in so many different situations. Also known as a point-of-use hot water system, under-sink hot water units are incredibly versatile and compact way to get hot water quickly at point-of-use.
The term LCC27 is an acronym for ‘Leisure Cylinder Connection’ and refers to the ‘Type 27’ valve connection. From1st October 2021, new LCC27 valves have been made mandatory on new and retested gas cylinders that previously used POL (Prest-O-Lite) Type 21 connections. These are now considered the standard fitting in Australia.
Why you should NEVER throw gas cylinders in a regular waste bin
Disposable gas bottles are considered hazardous waste and must not be disposed of in a regular bin. Incorrectly disposed gas cylinders and other harmful waste such as batteries have caused trucks and rubbish tips to explode and catch on fire. Not only does this present danger to people, but toxic gases from exploded cylinders can pollute waterways, drinking water, soil and plants. Illegal disposal, dumping or misuse of wastes is a serious offence and subject to financial penalties.Disposing of disposable gas bottles safely by taking them toan appropriate hazardous waste facility is your duty as a responsible citizen.
What if we told you that you don’t have to wait what seems like an eternity for the hot water to reach your tap? A hot water circulating pump is the solution! Let’s discuss.
A digital manometer is a scientific instrument but it’s not intimidating at all. In fact, it’s actually a simple-to-use tool that does an important job. It can instantly detect gas leaks and find faults in ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Introducing a smarter solution to onsite brazing and soldering. When you have a quick brazing job to do, the last thing you want is to have to drag out your traditional oxy-acetylene gear, with its clunky construction and inconvenient weight.
Bromic recommends Loxeal 58-11 Thread Sealant for multiple applications. Manufactured in Italy to global standards, it boasts high performance and minimised cure time. But before you choose a product, it’s important to consider a range of factors and today, we’re going to go into what they are and the differences between thread sealant and sealing tape.
Learn how to make a festive and surprisingly easy Brass Star Holiday Decoration. It should take just 30 inutes and you get to use your Bernzomatic torch!
For plumbers, builders and labourers, or owners of farms and rural homes, one of the most useful pieces of kit to have in the toolbox is a submersible water pump. You may use it every day or once a year, but when you need it, it’s a relief to know it’s ready to go..
