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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 …

Plumbing

17 January 2019
Plumbing-related jobs for summer

The sun's shining, the great outdoors is calling and – believe it or not – there’s no better time to hire a plumber to service your heating, gas appliances and hot water systems.

Tags: maintenance
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Plumbing

19 December 2018
Bathed in colour

If you’re considering revamping your bathroom, don’t be afraid of colour! Flying in the face of minimalist white on white, a new trend for colour is causing a splash in…

Tags: bathroom trends
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Plumbing

19 December 2018
Hot Water Cylinders

Electric hot water cylinders are the most common form of water heating in New Zealand.

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Plumbing

19 December 2018
When plumbers say no (or make you sign a waiver)

Every now and then, Master Plumbers’ national office is contacted by homeowners who have bought plumbing fixtures, only to find their plumber refuses to install them.

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Gasfitting

14 November 2018
Take care with portable gas appliances

We Kiwis love a road trip. If your plans this summer involve heading off with a caravan or in a motorhome, make sure that any gas appliances are in good working order before you leave home.

Tags: carbon monoxide safety
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Plumbing

18 October 2018
Updating your shower: walk-in or enclosed?

Walk-in showers are a popular choice for contemporary bathrooms. If you're considering this option for your bathroom reno, here’s what you need to know before going ahead.

Tags: contemporary showers
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Gasfitting

5 October 2018
Keeping yourself safe from carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas, produced by malfunctioning or wrongly installed fuel burning appliances. This includes woodburners and gas heaters.
There are some things you should know to keep you and your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Tags: carbon monoxide carbon monoxide safety
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Drainlaying

24 September 2018
Dealing with blocked drains

Are your stormwater or sewer drains not doing their job? A flooded backyard can be due to a blocked stormwater drain or a clogged soak hole—leaving the rain nowhere to go.…

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Plumbing

4 September 2018
Choosing a water heating system

Did you know that hot water heating accounts for around 30% of the average household energy bill? Whether you’re updating your existing water heating system or fitting out a new build,…

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Roofing

17 August 2018
Spouting success tips

Check out these 10 top tips from Marley for your home’s spouting and downpipes. Spouting and downpipes come in different ‘profiles’. Find a style that suits your home.

Tags: spouting and downpipes
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