Guides

Buying guides, fitment references and straight answers for plumbing supplies and fixtures in Australia. Written for the people who actually install and maintain them.

Gas, Electric, Heat Pump or Solar Hot Water: How to Choose

Compare gas, electric, heat pump and solar hot water for Australian homes, with rough running costs, rebates and sizing so you pick the right system.

5 min read

PEX vs Copper Pipe: Which One and Why

PEX or copper for your plumbing? Compare cost, durability, temperature limits, corrosion and install speed for Australian homes to pick the right pipe.

5 min read

Tempering Valves and TMVs: AS/NZS 3500 Compliance

How tempering valves and thermostatic mixing valves meet AS/NZS 3500 hot water rules in Australia, the 50 and 45 degree limits, and when annual testing applies.

5 min read

Sizing a Rainwater and Pressure Pump

How to size a rainwater or pressure pump in Australia by flow rate and head, choose a pressure switch or constant pressure unit, and avoid an undersized pump.

5 min read

Clearing and Preventing Blocked Drains

What causes blocked drains in Australian homes, how CCTV cameras, hydro jetting and pipe relining fix them, and the habits that keep drains flowing.

5 min read

Backflow Prevention and Annual Testing

Why backflow prevention matters, the device types from double check to RPZ, hazard ratings, and the annual testing Australian property owners must arrange.

5 min read

Replacing a Tap Cartridge and Fixing a Dripping Mixer

A practical guide to fixing a dripping mixer or tap in Australia: washers versus ceramic cartridges, isolating the water, matching parts and when to call a plumber.

5 min read

Water Filtration: Whole-House, Under-Sink and RO

Compare whole-house, under-sink and reverse osmosis water filtration for Australian homes, what each removes, running costs and how to match filtration to your water.

5 min read

How to Choose a Licensed Plumber

How to check a plumber is licensed and insured in Australia, why compliance certificates matter, and how to compare quotes so you hire the right tradesperson.

4 min read

Continuous Flow vs Storage Hot Water: Sizing

Continuous flow or storage hot water? How to size each by flow rate or tank volume for Australian homes so you never run cold, and which suits your household.

4 min read

Bathroom Renovation Plumbing Checklist

A plumbing checklist for an Australian bathroom renovation: rough-in, fixtures, waterproofing, floor wastes, WELS ratings and the sign-offs you need.

4 min read

Buying Plumbing Parts and Second-Hand Gear Safely

How to read a plumbing parts listing and buy new or second-hand gear safely in Australia: WaterMark certification, WELS labels, matching models and warranty.

4 min read