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Concrete in Pipes
How to remove concrete from pipes There are many ways concrete and tile grout can get into pipes. Unfortunately, the most common situation is seen in newly built or renovated houses. Occasionally, when exposed concrete driveways are poured, they are hosed off and the excess concrete is washed down into the stormwater pits and eventually
What’s that smell?
Cleaning floor grates Often, customers will complain of a foul smell emanating from their drains. Although it is likely this is caused by a blockage in the sewerage line, often there can be other factors which may be causing the smell. Hair, soap scum and dead skin accumulate in the floor waste trap and begin
Strange Blocked Drains
Little People causing BIG problems Anyone who has a toddler knows how hard it is to watch them every minute of every day, they move so quickly! It only takes a few seconds for them to make their way over to the toilet and PLOP! One of their toys is in the bowl and they
No dig pipe repairs
Pipe Relining – saving you time! When digging a pipe up and replacing it is not an option or it will create a huge mess, pipe relining will get the job done. Internal pipe repairs or ‘no dig’ methods are becoming increasingly popular amongst Australian plumbers, and for a good reason. Pipe relining is suitable
Types of jetter nozzles
Variety is the key Each blocked drain situation is different. This is dependent upon the cause, type of pipe material, location and density of the blockage. Because no blocked drain is ever identical, the method in which it needs to be tackled will vary. A high-pressure water jetter and CCTV drain camera is the most
Are wipes flushable?
The myth There are all sorts of wipes currently on the market which serve many various purposes; from baby bottoms to adult cabooses, anti-bacterial hand wipes and everything in between. Although ‘flushable’ wipes are marketed as such, contrary to popular belief, they are terrible for your sewerage system! Ask any plumber who has been out to
The Robotic Cutter
For the tricky jobs… Robotic pipe cutters are relatively difficult to come by in Australia. Only specialised plumbers in the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions may offer these services. Basically, a robotic cutter can be described as a grinding head attached to a maneuverable remote controlled mini tractor, which can go inside the pipework and grind
Cleaning your pipes
Introducing…the water jetter Electric eels have been used to clean pipes since the dawn of time. Old earthenware / clay pipes were installed in new houses prior to the 1970’s until PVC pipes were introduced. Thus, when a drain blockage occurred, the electric eel was called in to do the dirty work. Since then, it
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