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Looking to change your hot water system?
Hot water systems are an essential part of everyday life, when they work you really don't pay much attention to them , it's when they stop working that you notice!

There are a few signals to look out for that your hot water system may be on its way out, such as :
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Age of the Hot Water System - Hot water systems aren't designed to last forever! Average life span of a Hot Water System is 10 years but can vary.  
Water Temperature - Have you noticed that the temperature of the water doesn't last as long as usual? Perhaps the shower turns cold halfway through or maybe you run out of hot water quicker than you used to.
Rusty coloured water- This is an indication that the inside of your hot water system has started to rust and needs to be changed.

So you have identified that you need to change your hot water system, but now what?
Hot water systems can only be installed by licensed Plumbers, if your hot water system is a gas hot water system you will need to make sure that your Plumber is also a Gas Fitter.  An electrician will also be required unless your plumber has a restricted electrical licence.
New hot water systems require installation of the following valves:

• Pressure Limiting Valves  
• Tempering Valve 
• Cold water Expansion Valve 
• Non Return Valve

After the work has been completed a Form 4 for notifiable works will then be lodged to document the change of the Hot Water System.

 Sound complicated?

Here at Plumbnorth our Cairns Plumbers can organise the process for you, we arrange for the supply of all materials required and organise a qualified local electrician to attend site for the disconnect and reconnect of your hot water system, removing the need for you to contact multiple trades.
So if you are looking for a hot water system to be replaced by a plumber in Cairns then give Plumbnorth a call today on 07 4032 3891.

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Up here in Cairns, FNQ its safe to say that most people can’t wait for the rain and the great benefits it comes with, the reprieve from the heat in summer, reduction in humidity, the green grass and of course, filling rain water tanks! 
Sometimes though it brings more than we expect. Damaged pipes is one of those things!

​So why do pipes burst when there is rain?

Have you ever walked into a dirty bathroom at a restaurant?  What was the first thing you thought?  
A dirty or damaged bathroom (especially in a hospitality business) can be detrimental to your business, people will make decisions about your business based on your level of cleanliness so if a customer attends your business and experiences a dirty bathroom it is likely to affect the decision to return to your establishment.
But let's not forget the most powerful business advertising available

​Things you should never flush down your toilet
 
The toilet is part of our everyday lives, used by many people many times a day.  It is so important to our health that it operates correctly, yet we don’t seem to pay it the respect that it deserves!
Toilets operate correctly when used correctly, they are not garbage disposals and if used as such can result in blockages and expensive repairs.
 
So what should you NEVER flush down your toilet?
 

Buying a property is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life! If you are buying your first home the chances are you have saved hard for a long time, sacrificed nights out with friends and possibly worked multiple jobs to save every, last dollar that you need to buy your dream home.  If you are buying an investment property you will be looking for a property that is going to make you money not cost money.
We have all heard the stories of the friend of a friend that purchased the perfect house only to find out after the settlement and a couple of blissful weeks of home ownership they discovered major issues in their property that required substantial funds to correct. 



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Do you support local business?  Here at Plumbnorth we are strong supporters of local business, and not just on a business level but also a personal level.
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Did you know that the bathroom can be one of the deadliest places in the house?
33% of all accidents occur in the home (Allianz) and 60% of preventable accidents occur in the home.
We use our bathrooms several times a day, per person and probably don’t really think about the potential accidents that are waiting to happen.