A water tap is simply a valve regulating the flow of water to an outlet. Taps can deliver either hot or cold separately, or mixed (often known as a flick mixer). A separate hot and/or cold tap is plumbed directly to the supply pipes and usually requires...

Australian Standards require that hot water shall be stored at not less than 60 degrees C to avoid the likelihood of legionella bacteria growth. Australian Standards also requires that new heated water installations shall deliver heated water to fixtures (like basins and showers) 1) at 45 degrees...

Recently Melbourne was hit by a severe storm. This storm delivered 18 mm of rainfall in 10 minutes in some areas. Such a deluge puts enormous strain on any building. Roof design is tested, as well as storm water drains and council infrastructure. Plumbfast attended many emergencies...

A sewer blockage isn`t always evident until sometime after the event. Sometimes they show as a gurgling sound in your pipes, or maybe the sink just wont drain. Other times raw sewerage may start rising from your shower grate or from the gully trap outside your building...

Common Issues Tenants putting foreign objects down the sewerage system (the system includes toilets, basins, showers and kitchen sinks). Be aware that “flushable” wipes do not break down quickly and often cause blockages. Tenants trying to unblock the systems themselves with common supermarket/hardware store products.  For example:...

Plumbfast attended many sites during the recent severe storms in Melbourne. Damage was caused from not only roof leaks and blocked gutters but also water flooding car parks, factory floors and store rooms. Councils are responsible for all storm water drains outside property lines (from the nature...

To discharge trade waste (food prep businesses and grease traps), you are required by law to have a trade waste agreement or consent with the water authority. Each Water Authority has a Greasy Waste Program outlining requirements for food establishments to: ensure a licensed plumber installs appropriately...