You know the moment. Someone in the house starts the dishwasher, another person turns on the shower, and your nice warm water turns sharp and cold. In a lot of Melbourne homes, that is not bad luck. It is the storage system reaching its limit. That frustration often sends people looking at a tankless instant […]
So, the hot water has suddenly vanished, and your morning shower was a bone-chilling surprise. When this happens, a faulty heating element is almost always the prime suspect. Before you start ringing for an emergency call-out, there’s a straightforward test you can do to see if the element is really the culprit. (All hard wired […]
Testing your Hot Water Service Did you know that your water heater will function better and be safer if you do a little routine maintenance? Some water-heater experts recommend testing every six months. More frequent testing can reduce the chance of a leak caused by mineral and corrosion buildup. The temperature and pressure relief valve […]
What Is an Anode Anodes are steel core rods surrounded with either magnesium, aluminium or zinc and are installed on the top of hot water tanks during production to prevent rust and corrosion. They’ve been a staple feature for decades and go a long way in avoiding heater damage and hefty replacement costs. Sacrificial Hot […]
Should you cook with water from your hot water tank? Hot water boils faster, so to save time in the kitchen, you might be tempted to cook your pasta with hot tap water. This time-saving trick is bad for your health. The problem is lead and magnesium. Hot water is much more likely to leach the […]
Choosing the right Hot Water system Plan ahead and know what type of hot water system suits your needs next. When a hot water system goes – with a bang, a whimper, or even a flood – it tends to go suddenly. At that point you don’t have the luxury of carefully reviewing the […]