The term ‘backflow’ is given to any instance where water flows into the council’s water system rather than flowing out of it. Whatever the source of the problem, the risk is that the backflowing water is contaminated in some way, … Continue reading →

Each year as winter approaches, many of us Queenslanders start to notice the drop in temperature, particularly in the mornings and evenings. We only have to look at our domestic behaviour patterns when the mercury falls to see how increasingly … Continue reading →

Instead of having staff standing around waiting for the kettle to boil and being unproductive, why not consider installing a Zip auto-boiler unit in your office kitchen? They are energy efficient and provide filtered, instant hot water. There are a … Continue reading →

In Brisbane, blocked drains in industrial and commercial premises often require more serious attention than those in domestic situations where vinegar, hot water and a plunger are sometimes sufficient to fix a problem. The first question that should be asked … Continue reading →

Due to soap scum and build-up of liquid waste to the inside of waste pipes, every so often there will be smells from your shower waste/floor waste drain. Here’s a handy hint: pour boiling hot water down both drains on … Continue reading →

Carrying out a regular visual check of your site’s taps and toilets can save you a lot of money in the long-term, avoiding excess water charges and water wastage. After turning your taps off look for 10-15 seconds to see … Continue reading →

A handy tip: buy soft toilet paper! Being softer, it breaks up quicker than cheap industrial type toilet papers because it has a faster dissolve rate, thus reducing the chance of blocked drains. In the long run it will save … Continue reading →

Now is the time to have your roof and gutters checked before the upcoming storm season. South East Queensland regularly gets a hammering in November and December. Historically, large storms with winds of up to 200 km/h and giant hailstones … Continue reading →