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Guide To CCTV Drain Inspections
When you call in a plumber for drainage problems, they have a number of methods of determining what’s going on with your drain and where the problem might be. One of the most effective [...]
Can Water Hammer Damage Pipes?
Have you ever noticed a loud banging or thumping sound coming from your pipes after you turn off a faucet or valve? If so, you may have experienced a phenomenon called water hammer. I [...]
Plumbing Problems You Should Never Solve By Yourself
While there are some minor plumbing problems like installations and repairs you can do yourself, such as changing the tap washers or replacing the showerhead, most plumbing tasks shoul [...]
Big Day Out As Refined Plumbing Thanks Clients
On October 7 2021, Izaak and Seth had a great day out on the Sunny Coast visiting some of our clients and thanking them for their support. We delivered yummy cupcakes by Stormie D's C [...]
Why a Gas Fitter is a Specialised Career
What is a gas fitter, and what do they do? Is a gas fitter a specialised career or part of another trade? As more and more Aussie homes get connected to mains or bottled LPG, the role [...]
Guide To Renovating Your Kitchen
Thinking of renovating your kitchen? You're not alone. It’s common knowledge that Aussies love to renovate their homes. Some even do it as a business to increase the value of a house b [...]
A Backflow Endorsed Plumber – Why You Need One
The town drinking water supply can potentially become contaminated in a number of different ways. One fairly common way contamination can occur is from backflow. In this article, we’ll [...]
Benefits Of A Low Flow Shower Head
If you’re thinking of switching to a low flow showerhead, you’ve probably been wondering what the benefits are. Many Australian households have been making the switch in recent years b [...]
Quick Tip, Why Is My Sink Water Cloudy?
Have you been caught with cloudy tap water? Sometimes you’ll notice the water that comes out of your pipes looks a little cloudy and milky rather than clear. This is especially noticea [...]
What Does It Mean To Go Green With Plumbing?
These days you’ll hear the term green this and green that. It’s all about living more sustainably and taking care of the planet we live on. But what does being green and green living [...]
How To Save Power On Your Hot Water System
Hot water systems are one of the biggest consumers of electricity in most Australian homes. Often, around one-third of the monthly or quarterly electricity bill can be attributed to th [...]
Signs You Need To Replace Your Plumbing
Let’s look at some signs that indicate you need to replace your plumbing. Plumbing doesn’t last forever and if you’re living in a house that’s been around for a few decades or more, ch [...]
Are Toilet Paper Alternatives Safe For Your Plumbing?
Toilet paper is designed to break down into very small particles upon immersion in water and is therefore ideal for flushing down toilets. However, Australians sometimes look for alter [...]
Quick Tip – How To Prevent Bad Bathroom Odours
There’s nothing worse than a bathroom that seems to be constantly pervaded by an offensive odour. After all, it’s a place where we go to wash and bathe, and bad bathroom odours make th [...]
Quick Tip – Baths Vs Showers
What’s all-around better? Having a shower or taking a bath? Baths vs Showers is a question that has often led to debates on the advantages and disadvantages. Of course, the answer is [...]