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Licensed gas plumber using a gas leak detection tool at a residential gas meter in Melbourne

Do you need a licensed gas fitter? Victorian rules for gas appliance work

Yes. In Victoria, all gasfitting work must be done by a licensed or registered gasfitter, with no carve-out for handy homeowners. That covers...

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Fridge plumbing: how a fridge water line is connected and who installs it

A plumbed fridge is connected to your cold water supply by a small water line, usually 6mm tubing, run from the nearest cold...

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Flexi hoses explained: how often they burst and when to replace them

A flexi hose is the braided stainless steel connector joining your taps, toilets and appliances to the water supply, and it lives under...

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CCTV drain inspections: what they show and what they cost

A CCTV drain inspection is a camera survey of your underground pipes. We feed a small waterproof camera through the drain on a...

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Plumber using a thermal imaging camera to detect a hidden water leak behind a Melbourne home wall cavity

How plumbers detect water and gas leaks: methods and costs

Plumbers find leaks with a toolkit built to avoid tearing your house apart: acoustic listening gear that hears water escaping under pressure, thermal...

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What counts as a plumbing emergency and what to do first

A plumbing emergency is anything actively damaging your home, threatening safety or cutting off an essential service: a burst pipe, water coming through...

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Who installs a hot water system: plumber or electrician?

Who installs a hot water system: plumber or electrician? A licensed plumber installs your hot water system, whatever the fuel. Every system connects...

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