Do You Think You Have a Water Leak?
Dripping taps and water leaks waste water and money. The smallest of drips and leaks around your home or business should be repaired. A slow drip can waste 15 to 20 liters of water per day.
Many leaks are easy to fix. Others may require a plumber. A good "fix-it" book from the library or store can help you replace washers and fix other common plumbing problems. Many hardware stores also offer good advice. If in doubt, seek a plumbing professional.
Your City's responsibility ends on the customer's side of the water meter. The customer is responsible from the meter to the house, including plumbing inside of the house. The City will maintain the water meter and meter box. It is the customer's responsibility to keep the meter box accessible from landscaping and fences (for meter reading and emergencies).
Most Cities will monitor for abnormal increases in water usage and, as a courtesy, may send you a letter to alert you of a possible leak. If you discover that you have a leak, you may qualify for an adjustment to your bill.
How to find leaks:
Most leaks can be heard or seen, but some are difficult to detect. Your water meter may be your most useful tool in identifying water leaks on your property. Follow these easy steps to check for unseen leaks:
• Locate the water meter
• Locate the water supply shut-off valve for your building. It can be outdoors or indoors and is commonly located where the main water pipe enters the building foundation. In a home, this is often near an outside tap. (Note: If you do not have a main shut-off valve, have one installed.)
• Turn off all taps, outlets and water-using appliances.
• Note the one-cubic foot dial on the meter. After 30 minutes or more, take another look at the dial. If the dial has moved, you have a leak either inside or underground. Now, close the main shut-off valve. If the indicator stops, your leak is inside the building. Check toilets and taps. If the indicator continues to move when the shut-off valve is closed, you have an underground leak between the water meter and the shut-off valve, which should be repaired.
We are a professional plumbing services business in Sydney, Australia with a focus on repairing all manner of plumbing problems in a timely manner. Whether it is emergency plumbing, fixing repairs and leaks and even down to clearing blocked drains – Ben’s Plumbing is your number 1 choice.
Contact the best and most reliable Sydney Plumber today.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sydney Plumbing Services
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Doesn’t it always seem like the most common time for ones plumbing system to break down is during a cold winter’s night? These things unfortunately never happen during warm summer months. So what should you do when it happens?
Of course there are several options, such as calling an emergency plumber, but these options should be evaluated mindfully to assure the safety of your plumbing, and property.
Having been through many plumbing breakdowns, we are very vary of unreliable plumbers who have damaged people’s systems, and left us with a large mess to clean up. This article will help you to rule them out and select the best plumbers for you. So what exactly to look for when selecting a plumber, even during an emergency?
1. Reputation, the best option is a plumber recommended by someone you trust. Please make sure that the person who is recommending is not a friend or a relative of the plumber! Word of mouth is the best.
2. Pricing and References, somewhat related to the above point, always ask for references and price details from the plumbers last customer. This way you can ensure that you are not overcharged or under provided.
3. Personal safely, under no circumstances, be alone in your home during a visit from a plumber. Even if you have managed to obtain good references from various satisfied customers. It's always better safe than sorry.
Experience will teach you there are many more things to look for when searching for a plumber, however as a minimum if you follow the above 3 steps, you are on your way to a safe and reliable plumbing job.
When you are looking for a cheap plumber, they come with many guarantees like being the cheapest, the most efficient etc...Don’t get caught up with unreliable plumbers. Don’t risk your safety and your property. Use the professionals first time every time.
www.bensplumbing.com.au
Doesn’t it always seem like the most common time for ones plumbing system to break down is during a cold winter’s night? These things unfortunately never happen during warm summer months. So what should you do when it happens?
Of course there are several options, such as calling an emergency plumber, but these options should be evaluated mindfully to assure the safety of your plumbing, and property.
Having been through many plumbing breakdowns, we are very vary of unreliable plumbers who have damaged people’s systems, and left us with a large mess to clean up. This article will help you to rule them out and select the best plumbers for you. So what exactly to look for when selecting a plumber, even during an emergency?
1. Reputation, the best option is a plumber recommended by someone you trust. Please make sure that the person who is recommending is not a friend or a relative of the plumber! Word of mouth is the best.
2. Pricing and References, somewhat related to the above point, always ask for references and price details from the plumbers last customer. This way you can ensure that you are not overcharged or under provided.
3. Personal safely, under no circumstances, be alone in your home during a visit from a plumber. Even if you have managed to obtain good references from various satisfied customers. It's always better safe than sorry.
Experience will teach you there are many more things to look for when searching for a plumber, however as a minimum if you follow the above 3 steps, you are on your way to a safe and reliable plumbing job.
When you are looking for a cheap plumber, they come with many guarantees like being the cheapest, the most efficient etc...Don’t get caught up with unreliable plumbers. Don’t risk your safety and your property. Use the professionals first time every time.
www.bensplumbing.com.au
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Emergency Plumbing
www.bensplumbing.com.au
Almost everyone who lives in a house with plumbing, at some point of time, has had plumbing emergencies. These could range from a simple leaky faucet in your kitchen to ankle deep water in your bedroom, to clogged drains, leaky pipes, malfunctioning water heaters.
To prevent such problems and keep the home running smoothly, the one thing we all need is information on plumbers or companies who specialize in dealing with such emergencies. These are the people who will provide quick and efficient service when needed - and many of them are in your local area now.
Rates for plumbers vary and the plumbers you will find will generally come under 2 categories - industrial and commercial, or residential. All home plumbing emergencies would require a residential plumber as the rates differ greatly for the 2 categories of plumbers.
There are companies who focus only on drains and sewers. Many will offer a complete service but it does vary quite a bit. Some also do kitchen and bathroom renovations as well as 24 hour emergency plumbing. So it is always wise to contact a few companies and get as much information as possible as to the services offered.
www.bensplumbing.com.au
Almost everyone who lives in a house with plumbing, at some point of time, has had plumbing emergencies. These could range from a simple leaky faucet in your kitchen to ankle deep water in your bedroom, to clogged drains, leaky pipes, malfunctioning water heaters.
To prevent such problems and keep the home running smoothly, the one thing we all need is information on plumbers or companies who specialize in dealing with such emergencies. These are the people who will provide quick and efficient service when needed - and many of them are in your local area now.
Rates for plumbers vary and the plumbers you will find will generally come under 2 categories - industrial and commercial, or residential. All home plumbing emergencies would require a residential plumber as the rates differ greatly for the 2 categories of plumbers.
There are companies who focus only on drains and sewers. Many will offer a complete service but it does vary quite a bit. Some also do kitchen and bathroom renovations as well as 24 hour emergency plumbing. So it is always wise to contact a few companies and get as much information as possible as to the services offered.
www.bensplumbing.com.au
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