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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

10 August 2018
8 great tips for saving money on hot water

Whatever hot water system you use, there are easy ways to reduce your bills and do your bit for the environment.

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Plumbing

24 July 2018
When Can You Not DIY?

When it comes to plumbing, gas and drainage, there are a lot of restrictions on what non-qualified people can do.

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Plumbing

5 June 2018
Set yourself up for success

You’ve decided to hire a professional to revamp your kitchen/bathroom/entire house, but where do you start? It can seem daunting if you’ve never used a tradesperson before or have had…

Tags: renovations
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Plumbing

16 May 2018
Proper plumber or cowboy?

Whether you’re renovating your home, have an emergency or are looking to book a plumber for maintenance work, the last thing you want is to find that the person on…

Tags: hiring a qualified tradesperson
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Plumbing

4 May 2018
When should you call a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer?

When it comes to home plumbing, gasfitting and drainage, don’t be tempted to DIY! There’s very little you can legally do yourself.

Tags: hiring a master plumber
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Gasfitting

30 April 2018
Gas heating options

Which gas heating option to choose?We all want our home to be snug and warm in winter. Gas heating is a great way to heat your home.

Tags: heating your home
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Plumbing

19 April 2018
Emergencies—what to do?

Plumbing emergencies are stressful, especially if you don’t understand what is going on.

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Plumbing

17 October 2017
Labour Weekend DIYers—don’t attempt the plumbing!

Reality DIY shows may inspire you to get stuck into your own renovations, but shoddy workmanship can cost money to fix, and also invalidate your insurance cover, AA Insurance is…

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Plumbing

25 May 2017
Think before you flush

A lot of things get flushed down our toilets that shouldn’t be flushed—like wipes, paper towels and tissues.

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Plumbing

22 May 2017
Off on a winter break?

If you're going to be away from home for a while, it's a good idea to turn off the water supply at the mains.

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