Grow native plants and save water

Save water, tips on saving water in your garden.

Do you love gardening? A lot of us love to grow plants and feel at ease when they are inside their garden. Most people find gardening a great stress reliever. It’s a way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors at the same time. When growing plants, it require a lot of TLC – you talk to your plants, let them enjoy enough sunshine and most of all, sufficient water. When it comes to watering your plants, what are your tricks to save more water? Well, you can use save

A lot of us love to grow plants and feel at ease when they are in their garden. Most people find gardening a great stress reliever. It’s a way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors at the same time. When growing plants, it require a lot of TLC – you talk to your plants, let them enjoy enough sunshine and most of all, sufficient water. When it comes to watering your plants, what are your tricks to save more water? Well, you can use save

When it comes to watering your plants, what are your tricks to save more water? Well, you can use save rainwater and use it on plants but did you know that growing native plants will save you water?

Planting native plants can save you water because they are naturally adjusted to the local climate which means they require less water to survive. They can survive with the area’s typical weather pattern.

How to know if your plant is native?

The definition of a native plant varies. A plant that has been in Australia for 200 years is considered native but some others would still consider these plant invasive. A good way to check if a plant is native to if it grows naturally in your area. You can ask the staff at your local nursery, they will be able to advise natives that grow well in your conditions. They can give you an idea which plants will grow best in your area and the plants watering needs.

What type of plants do you have in your garden?

Are they high maintenance plants or have you planted a native garden? Not only do native plants look fabulous but they are low fuss too! Be waterwise and plant a native garden at your place.

Waterwise tips and plumbing needs.

For all your plumbing needs and other water saving tips contact Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas.
Call the friendly team today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough).

Connecting South Bunbury residence to the Deep Sewerage System

We recently connected this South Bunbury residence to the Water Corporations deep sewerage system. We have been connecting local properties just like yours for over 30 years so for an on-site free quotation contact ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’,
contact Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough).

Connecting sewerage system

Are you connected to the Water Corporations deep sewerage system?? Are you able to be?? Not sure if your still connected to the septic system?? Ask ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’ Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas to have all your drainage questions and queries answered.

Do you have plumbing problems and need to connect to the new sewerage system? Don’t hesitate to call the experts at 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) and let’s talk. Here at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas, we want to make your life comfortable and easy so talk to us today!

Sewer Conversion

Are you looking for a professional sewer repair and plumbing company?

Leach drain restoration completed by our team during the week.

Smell a sewer gas around your home or building? It’s more likely that there is a crack somewhere in your sewer system. A functional and sanitary sewer system should be airtight which means, you should never smell sewer odour, unless there is really a crack. A damage sewer system can be a costly experience for you and your family, not to mention, it can be uncomfortable too.

How to know if you have damage sewer system? Here are some signs:

Visible mould growth
Extra green and lush patches on the grass
Septic waste pooling in yard
Rodent problem
Insect infestation

If you are experiencing any of these signs, you should have a sewer inspection done by the professionals. Are you looking for a professional sewer repair and plumbing company? Contact Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas for all your needs.

Check out a few of Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas sewer repair projects:

Drainage issues

Take a look at the tree root system that had blocked this sewerage inspection shaft.
Fortunately, we were able to dig up and replace it in no time at all.

Do you need to connect to deep sewerage?

Sewer Conversion

Not sure if you’re still connected to the septic system?
Having drainage issues?
Major or minor plumbing problems?

Contact ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry for all your drainage/sewer issues,
call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough).

Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas newest team member!

Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas are thrilled to announce the arrival of our newest team member…. Penny Ann Martin!
As you can see Dad is over the moon about his little girl!!
A huge congratulations from all the team here to both Nick and Hannah.

Save water, capture it in a large bowl or the sink

We always wanted our surrounding to be clean, especially the food that we eat. One way to ensure that your fruits and veggies are clean is to wash them water first before eating or cooking. Water has the ability to clean our food and retain its nutrients for us to consume.

Wash fruits

Reasons to wash your veggies

Dirt on fruit and veggies often contain natural fertiliser like manure. Can you imagine putting such thing to your mouth? Fruits and veggies can also be contaminated by animals and poor hygiene among the workers who handles the produce.
Microorganisms like yeast, mould and bacteria can make your fresh produce spoil in a short period of time. When eaten, it can give you a nasty stomach ache.
Human pathogens like E.Coli and salmonella could live in an unwashed fruit too.

For your health, it is best to wash your fruits and veggies first. When washing your fruits and veggies, how do you do it? Do you wash it under running water? If yes, then you might have cleaned your fruits and veggies but you are wasting a lot of water! Once you turn that tap on – you don’t realise how much water you’re actually wasting. Why not get your fruits and veggies clean and still save ample amount of water? That way, you can have clean food to eat while not feeling guilty of wasting too much water.

Save water, capture it in a large bowl or the sink

How? Get a large bowl or fill your sink with water. By capturing it in a large bowl or the sink, you can wash your fruits and veggies properly. After it is cleaned, you can then use the water to your indoor plants. See, you get clean food and managed to water your plants with the same water. No water is lost!

Do you need plumbing services?

No matter what your plumbing need may be, call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough). We are ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry so call us today and let’s talk.

Mainline Plumbing is open 24/7, to fix your Sewerage Pipe

Is your sewerage pipe broken? Your pipes busted and cracked. It’s the weekend, who you gonna call?

Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas of course.
A little damage on your plumbing system can cause more than just a costly repair – it could lead to extensive and pricey property damage. Sewerage pipe damage can also lead to health issues and need to be addressed straight away by a licenced plumber. A small leak can become a large problem in a very short time space of time so call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas now and we will have any leak sewerage or other pipes sorted for you straight away.

Common Causes of Sewerage Pipe Damage

Tree roots
Vehicle traffic
Site works

Mainline Plumbing – Sewerage Pipe Specialists

At Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas we are fully equipped with a team of licenced plumbers and qualified gas fitters. We also have specialist tools that can clear trees roots, unclog drains, get round tight corners and more. sorting all your sewerage and piping problems out for you.

If you might have a broken sewerage pipe, a bad smell or any other plumbing problem?

Don’t wait a moment longer – contact Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas. We can attend to all your plumbing problems and dramas any time of the day! Yes- we are available 24/7 to take your call.

Sewerage Pipe Problems – Mainline Plumbing is open 24/7, 365 days a year!

Sewerage Pipe trouble or any other plumbing problem? When you are looking for a company that will answer the phone on the weekends, contact Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas today.

For ‘the trusted name in the plumbing industry’ call 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough).

What to do if I have a blocked drain?

Blocked drains driving you mad?
A damaged or collapsed drain won’t work properly; it runs the risk of leakage water or sewage into your home. Did you know that there could be a simple solution to your problems? There are many reasons behind the damage and the blockage – one that our experts can deal with. Here at Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas, whether it is blocked toilets or drains, our plumbers can fix it!

Mainline Plumbing in action

We all know that it doesn’t take much to end up with a blocked drain, especially in the bathroom. With a combo of hair and toothpaste – it’s never going to be a happy ending. However, it always seems to happen when you’re planning that big party or having visitors staying over.

Is your drain showing any of these signs?

Water is draining very slowly
The water is beginning to back up out of the sink drain
The water in the toilet bubbles when you run the tap
Gurgling noises are coming from the drains
There’s a smell of decaying food wafting from the kitchen sink
There are pools of water forming near a sink or the bath

At the first signs of a slowing drain, be sure to call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas. Don’t wait until it’s a major block! We’ll be there in no time.

Sometimes you can clear the drain yourself. Turn the tap on and partially fill the sink with water. Using a plunger, work it up and down several times, remove and repeat a few more times. If it’s a double sink that you’re working on – one of the drains will need to be plugged off.

All too hard? Call our plumbing professionals at Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas. Day or night – we will be waiting for your call.

Things to avoid putting down your sink

Grease! It only hardens up and then sticks inside your drain. Empty your leftover grease and fat into a container and dispose of, ensuring none of it goes down your sink.
Coffee is another one. The coffee grounds can stick together and become backed up in your drain and can cause serious issues.
Egg shells. They create a granular waste that connects to other forms of waste, making it difficult for the piping in the drain.
Anything absorbent. Such items as segments of paper towels to cotton balls will absorb everything and will only add weight to the system.

Fortunately, many of these items can be placed into your household compost and can easily end up in your garden.

Another tip too! In future, stay away from chemical drain cleaners. They might seem like a quick fix, but they are very harsh and have been known to cause corrosion to your pipes.

Mainline Plumbing for all of your plumbing needs

Whether it’s a problem with your hot water, plumbing or gas – call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas every time. We operate 24 hours of the day and 7 days a week. We have the experience and the know how. We believe in respect, integrity and customer focus.

Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas always arrive on time for your total peace of mind. Give us a call today for all of your plumbing needs on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Toilet leaks are energy and money leaks!

It is important that we use our water wisely and not waste it. It is a limited resource and as the population rises the demand for resources will increase. With climate change concerns, pervasive droughts, and high energy prices, nearly everyone is looking for ways to conserve resources and cut costs.

Toilet leaks

So, what can we do? Listed are some of the many ways to conserve water at home:

Use water tanks to catch rainfall. Currently, most of the rain just gets washed down the drain.
Make sure you’ve got a full load of laundry before you hit the ‘start’ button on the washing machine. Likewise, the dishwasher.
Fix any dripping taps or leaky toilets.
Buy efficient appliances. New appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers have water rating labels on them that tell you how much water they use.
Insulate hot water pipes. This avoids wasting water while waiting for hot water to flow through and saves energy.
Older style toilets use around 18 litres of water per flush! The latest ultra-low-flush toilets can use as little as 4.5 litres for a full flush and 3 litres for a half flush.
Keep a container of water in the fridge so that you won’t need to run the water down the sink until it’s cool enough to drink.
Washing fruit and vegetables in a half-filled sink instead of under running water is a great way to cut back on water wastage.
Encourage your friends and neighbours to be part of a water-conscious community. Promote water conservation in community newsletters, on bulletin boards, and by example. Encourage your friends, neighbours and co-workers to “do their part.”

The toilet is one of the most water-intensive fixtures in the house. If there is a toilet leak, you might be wasting about 750 litres of water every day. Imagine flushing your toilet more than 50 times for no reason at all!

Common toilet problems

Water Trickling into the Bowl, or “Phantom Flushes”
Water Trickling into the Tank
The Bowl Empties Slowly
The Dreaded Clog
Leaky Seals

Checking for toilet leaks can be difficult if you don’t know how to. You could try this very simple method to check for leakages:

Remove the toilet tank lid.
Drop one dye tablet or 10 drops of food colouring into the tank. (Dye tablets are often available for free through local water providers).
Put the lid back on. Do not flush.
Wait at least 10-15 minutes and then look in the bowl. If you see coloured water, you have a leak. If not, you don’t.

If you find any leaks or are having some doubts, you can contact the professionals. Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gasthey are the plumbing and hot water specialists that can help you with advice and repair your toilet leaks.

Is your toilet leaking?
If so, that’s money just running down the drain!
Start saving both water and energy!

Save on your water bills and contact Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas, Bunbury’s Trusted Local Plumber today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough).

Save Water, Save Energy, Save Money

Water is an important part of our daily lives and we use it for a wide variety of purposes, from waking up in the morning, taking a shower, brushing our teeth – to grabbing a cup of coffee or tea, but do we understand how much we use?
Water tips

In our local communities, water also plays a big role. Local businesses and industries use water, fire fighting, municipal parks and public swimming pools all needs water. Public water systems that bring reliable water supply to our taps every day.

“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” – Thomas Fuller, Gnomologia, 1732

Where does all this water come from?

“Water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface. It is vital for all known forms of life. On Earth, 96.5% of the planet’s crust water is found in seas and oceans, 1.7% in groundwater, 1.7% in glaciers and the ice caps of Antarctica and Greenland, a small fraction in other large water bodies, and 0.001% in the air as vapour, clouds (formed of ice and liquid water suspended in air) and precipitation. Only 2.5% of this water is freshwater and 98.8% of that water is in ice (excepting ice in clouds) and groundwater. Less than 0.3% of all freshwater is in rivers, lakes, and the atmosphere, and an even smaller amount of the Earth’s freshwater (0.003%) is contained within biological bodies and manufactured products. A greater quantity of water is found in the earth’s interior.” – Wikipedia

Heating water for showering, bathing, shaving, cooking and cleaning also requires a considerable amount of energy. Homes with electric water heaters, for example, spend one-fourth of their total electric bills just to heat water. Therefore, you can’t have water without energy and with energy comes the bills.

Adapting simple steps and using water-saving technologies will help reduce the energy consumed at home and ensure reliable water supplies today and for the future generations. Preventing water pollution in nearby lakes, rivers and local watersheds are also one of the benefits of water conservation.

Small things can make a big difference in an overall view. This can be applied to our daily life, especially in the laundry or in the kitchen area. How do we lower the overall water usage in these areas? Ways to conserve water:

Laundry water saving tips

Make sure you’ve got a full load of laundry before you hit the ‘start’ button on the washing machine.
Measure laundry detergent and use HE detergents for HE high-efficiency top-loaders and front-loaders. Regular detergents are too sudsy and using too much can cause these washers to use more water by extending the rinse cycle.
Select the right setting for the load. The heavy-duty soil setting can use more water and extends wash time. For most loads, the normal settings will do.
Appropriate water level setting— often small, medium or large—for the load if that’s how your machine works. This feature automatically determines the load size and the amount of water needed.

Dishwasher water saving tips

Run full loads of dishes only.
Install a new ENERGY STAR high-efficiency model to save water and energy.
Pre-rinsing is not required with many new dishwashers. Read the instruction manual for your machine to determine if you can minimise the rinse water usage.

See Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas weekly tips to get some great money saving ideas.

Call in and see the friendly team at 144 Forrest Avenue in Bunbury for all your needs.

Getting Your Gas Appliances Checked Can Save Lives

Did you know you can get your gas appliances tested?

Gas appliances need to be maintained and checked from time to time. Heaters, hot water systems, and stoves should be checked by a licensed gas fitter to have sure that they are not leaking, carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by leaking gas appliances.

Why Do I Need a Licensed Gas Fitter to Check My Appliances?

Carbon monoxide leaks are very hard to detect because the poisonous gas is colourless, tasteless, and odourless. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal and can be avoided by having your appliances checked.

A licensed gas fitter is trained and qualified to check and test your gas appliances to make sure they are safe and working efficiently. Plus, they can fix any gas leaks.

What are the Symptoms of Gas Poisoning

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness tiredness, nausea and vomiting.

Gas Appliances and Rental Properties

It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure all gas appliance are working, maintained and are safe.

How to Get Your Gas Appliance Tested

Simple, call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas; we have a team of plumbers who are licenced and experienced gas fitters. Call today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) and will have any problems sorted for you quickly and cost effectively.

Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas your local licensed gas fitter

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