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Tips and Advice

Advice, tips and tricks for your plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying business.

Did you know that sanitary plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying must be done by authorised tradespeople? Follow Master Plumbers blog for expert advice on plumbing repairs, renovations, servicing and seasonal maintenance.

Don't risk it! If you have a plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying problem, contact a Master Plumber.

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gas

23 July 2024

Gas Safety Tips

Yesterday’s gas leak in Taupō, caused when an underground pipe was damaged by a contractor, is a reminder to keep safe around gas.

Like any energy so…

winter

11 April 2023

Six considerations for a healthy home in winter

Protecting your home against winter woes is crucial when it comes to plumbing. Master Plumbers New Zealand chief executive Greg Wallace has 6 things h…

Plumbing

11 January 2023

Underfloor heating and cooling

As well as being a renewable heat source with low running costs, air-to-water heat pump technology enables both heating and cooling for underfloor sys…

Tags: Underfloor heating Cooling heat pump

18 July 2022

Pipe Inspections

At home, at work, and at the buildings we visit every day, there are pipe network systems above, below and around us providing water, drainage, electr…

18 July 2022

Power Tool Safety

A quick Health and Safety tip to share with your team.

Cordless power tools can be worth their weight in gold on a building site, but the high-power …

heating

20 April 2022

Looking after your home heating

Gas is a great option for staying warm and cosy over winter. Gas is instant, reliable, and efficient. Gas is also safe if appliances are properly inst…

Tags: gas heating home heating home

Roofing

20 April 2022

Remember your roof

A routine roof check is essential, as your roof is one of the most important parts of your home.

Problems can occur with a damaged or leaking roof, a…

Tags: Roof Roofing spouting

gas

18 April 2022

Staying safe with gas

Call a gasfitter to check your appliance if you:

find it is not working properly
notice irregular flame patterns (yellow or sooty flames, not blue)
s…

Tags: gas safety emergency gasfitter

water pump

23 December 2021

Small bore wastewater pumps - installing and positioning

To ensure efficient activation and discharge, it is critically important to both position and install small-bore wastewater pumps correctly.

Drain li…

Tags: wastewater pump advice

drainage

23 December 2021

Right as rain

Big buildings need big drainage, which is why the Marley Akasison siphonic roof drainage system was chosen for the 8,100sq m Bunnings Queenstown, in a…

Tags: blocked drains drainlaying drainage Roofing

homeowner

23 December 2021

Ventilation more than hot air

There are plenty of variables that need to be considered when it comes to moisture in homes, whether it is a new build or a re-roof. Graham Moor of RA…

Tags: Roofing ventilation ventilation systems

homeowner

23 December 2021

Head for heights

Being careless at height can have very real consequences. Ian McDermond remembers a worker nearly falling through a roof a few years ago because he wa…

Tags: advice heights safety

homeowner

23 December 2021

UV radiation - the hidden outdoor hazard

Waikanae-based builder and joiner Phil Morgan (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui), 41, says he’s conscious of the need to check his skin monthly and go to his GP if …

Tags: business safety hazard

COVID-19

20 August 2021

Is your plumbing job essential?

With New Zealand currently in COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown, you may be wondering what plumbing, gas and drainage jobs you can get done around the h…

Tags: advice Plumbing

21 May 2021

Get set for winter—and get your gas appliances serviced

Gas appliances should be serviced annually for optimum performance and safety.

With winter approaching, Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers is …

Gasfitting

17 February 2021
What's the future for gas connections?

You may have read about the Climate Change Commission’s recent proposal that gas and LPG connections be banned in homes after 2025.

Tags: appliances climate change
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Gasfitting

29 January 2021
Stay safe when buying gas appliances online

Just because there are gas appliances listed for sale on Trade Me and other online marketplaces, it doesn’t mean they comply with New Zealand regulatory requirements or are safe to…

Tags: online gas safety appliances Gas
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Plumbing

18 January 2021
How hot should my water be?

Water coming out of the tap too hot can be quite dangerous, especially if you've got young children.

Tags: Safe water temperatures
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Plumbing

21 December 2020
Off to the bach this summer? Run your taps to avoid Legionnaires' disease

Naturally occurring in lakes and streams, Legionella pneumophila bacteria can also grow and spread in artificial water systems, such as plumbing networks - particularly in pipes where water is sitting…

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Plumbing

7 December 2020
Master Plumber for a Day 2020 Winner

Suzannah had a fun time choosing fixtures and fittings for their bathroom reno at their local Mico branch.

Tags: Master Plumbers renovation bathroom
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Plumbing

28 October 2020
Stock up on water ahead of summer

Now’s a good time to start thinking about collecting rainwater ahead of a potentially long, dry summer.

Tags: water tank rain harvesting summer
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Plumbing

1 October 2020
Active surface heating and cooling – hidden comfort year-round

If you’re planning a new build or refurbishing your home, an ‘active surface’ heating and cooling system from Austria may be the answer for comfort and sustainability.

Tags: Central heating underfloor heating cooling systems
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Gasfitting

3 September 2020
All you need to know about gas ducted central heating

Many of us don’t think twice about using spot heating to heat our homes.

Tags: Central heating ducted heating heating your home Gas
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Plumbing

28 August 2020
Make a difference with the products you buy

When it comes to making a difference to the environment, our individual actions matter.

Tags: sustainability environment business
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COVID-19

20 August 2020
A guide to mask wearing

Don’t be surprised if your plumber is wearing one when he or she calls, and you may want to wear one too.

Tags: safety mask advice
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