I would be lying if I said I had never been asked the question “Why are plumbers so expensive in Canberra?” The people who asked this have compared our rate’s to that of a Doctor’s and Solicitor’s, and so I thought it was about time I created a blog post so that I can send […]
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Backflow Testing Canberra
What is Backflow Testing in Canberra and why is it required
Read MoreToilet Bidet’s and Douche Sprays in Canberra
There is no doubt about it, toilets have moved into the 21st century, or at least Western culture is finally catching up with our foreign friends who have been using water to wash for many centuries. There are many reasons people choose to use bidet toilet seats or douche sprays. Whether you choose to use […]
Read MoreThe long term effect of failing Stormwater Pipework in Canberra and why you should fix them.
Blocked stormwater pipework in Canberra is one of the easiest pieces of building infrastructure to ignore, despite it also being one of the most important. Stormwater pipework is designed catch and divert rain water away from the building and property by carrying it through the stormwater mains and into our natural rivers where it will […]
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Canberra Pipe Relining
Water Tight Canberra are excited to introduce Canberra Pipe Relining. Canberra Pipe Relining is a sister business to Water Tight Canberra that focuses on one of our specialties, Pipe and Drain Relining in Canberra. What is Drain Relining / Pipe Relining in Canberra? Pipe relining is a permanent repair to your sewer and stormwater drainage […]
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Brighte – Interest-Free Finance Now Available for Plumbing in Canberra
At Water Tight Canberra, we know that most people don’t plan for a collapsed sewer pipe, burst hot water system or a ducted heater replacement, and yet when these issues arise having them repaired in a timely manner is vital for the home to continue to be used as we have come to expect. When […]
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Nubian Greywater Systems
Nubian greywater systems treat your used greywater converting it to clean healthy water that can be used for non-potable purposes such as flushing toilets and irrigating your gardens and lawns. What is Greywater? Greywater is water that has been used in plumbing fixtures such as a washing machine and shower. This water is fairly easy […]
Read MoreWater Meter Separation
Purpose – In almost all cases the purpose of separating water meters is so that the costs of the water bill can be divided between multiple parties based on their consumption. In rarer cases, the purpose may be due to flow issues resulting between the two properties, such as inadequate flow during peak demands. More often […]
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Consider these 13 Common Canberra home plumbing maintenance and improvements to make the most of your upcoming plumbing appointment
1. Dripping Taps and Leaking Toilets Dripping taps and leaking toilets can waste 10000’s of litres of water every year that is not just bad for the environment, fresh water being one of our most precious resources on our planet, but also catastrophic to your wallet. When a toilet leaks, the water runs silently down […]
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Canberra PV Solar Hot Water
What Is PV Solar Hot Water PV, or Photovoltaic, is energy that is created by the sun and converted into electricity via panels on your roof, most commonly seen on your standard home solar grid connections. PV Solar Hot Water uses the DC electricity created by the panels and directly uses it to heat your […]
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Toilet Selector – Picking the Right Toilet Suite
Who would have thought picking a toilet could be so confusing. By the end of this blog post, you will know the difference between an S-Trap and a P-Trap, a wall hung and rear water inlet, along with how to measure the setout and so on. Already a toilet know it all? Skip to the […]
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Are You Paying for ICON’s Canberra Blocked Drains to be cleared?
All too often we are called to a new customer’s houses, who have been having their sewer drains cleared every year, for years, by other plumbers when 100% of this cost should have been charged to Icon Water. Icon Water is responsible for maintaining the sewer infrastructure in the ACT which includes the sewer mains […]
Read More3 Things to try before calling an emergency plumber for your blocked drain in Canberra
Before we start, have a think about what day it is. If you are reading this and it is towards the end of the work week and you know that if your drain blocks and is overflowing sewage into your backyard you will be stuck having to organise an emergency plumber to attend then I […]
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7 Gas Safety Tips for Canberra Residents
Hi Guys and Girls, Just this last week I have seen a couple of customer’s gas installations in Canberra that were frankly quite dangerous. After chatting with my customers I realised there was a need for a bit of a gas safety tip guide, so here it is. 7 Gas Safety Tips Keep your gas […]
Read MoreApproving unapproved bathrooms and plumbing in Canberra
In Canberra, all plumbing work has to be approved by the ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA). If plumbing work has been done and not approved, particularly plumbing fixtures moved to another location, it is likely to get picked up in the building report when you go to sell your house, often driving down the […]
Read MoreMy electric hot water system has broken down. Do I call an electrician or plumber?
We understand when your not in the industry it can be confusing as to what tradesman you need when your hot water system fails. What makes this even trickier is both of these trades are licensed and have tasks that the other can’t legally complete. A plumber is licensed and trained professional that can legally […]
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The 6 Step Owner Builders guide to working with tradesman (Particularly plumbers in Canberra)
Lets face it, you don’t have to do too much research on the internet to find out that there have been endless complaints from owner builders about tradesman and the troubles they have had throughout their owner building experience. The same also goes for tradesmen that become frustrated with owner builders that are inexperienced […]
Read MoreRange Hood Flues
So your finally updating your kitchen and have probably come across a few additional expenses that you had not considered and now your plumber is asking you if you want your range hood to vent to the atmosphere or recycle and your not even sure exactly what the difference is. What’s the difference? A range […]
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Toilet Sanitiser’s
Using the right Toilet Sanitiser Most customers I meet are amazed when I tell them that almost all toilet sanitisers should be banned and taken off the shelf. Don’t use in cistern products. The in cistern blue dyes and tablets corrode the inside of the toilet cisterns, majorly damaging the sensitive and expensive valves that […]
Read MoreWater Hammer
Water Hammer Once locating the source of water hammer, it is quick and easy to fix. From my experience, 90% of the time water hammer is caused by a tap washer that has come loose and is vibrating in the pipe. It is amazing how the sound will travel through the pipes which can […]
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