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What Causes Noisy Water Pipes

Faucet

There are various reasons for instance, clogged, hot or cold pipes, washers in taps, fast water pressure.

Whatever the noise might be, should be investigated by a professional plumber to ensure your piping is back to working the way it should. Prevention is always better than the cure so getting onto the issue sooner than later will keep the pipes flowing correctly.

Typical Noises Pipes Can Make

  • Loose Pipes
  • Main Shut Off Valve
  • Toilets and Cisterns
  • Water Hammer
  • Washers in Taps

Loose Pipes

Pipe work sometimes just needs adjusting, as water flushes through quite quickly and in large volumes this moves the pipes which can cause shake that can be noisy.

Main Shut Off Valve

If you hear a squealing sound coming from your water pipes when turning them on or off, this could be the cause of a main shut off valve or the water pressure regulator. For this to be fixed the mains for the street will need to be switched off to replace or repair or the reducers manifold may need to be fixed.

Toilet

Toilets and Cisterns

When banging and clanging is heard coming from your toilet after flushing and refilling, the ballcock assembly that helps the toilet to refill could be worn.

Water Hammer

Water rushing through pipes and faucets are at a certain speed and force so when the faucet is turned off this causes an abrupt holt to the water flow. There is a chamber of air that acts as a cushion for pipe work of the hot and cold taps and as hammering happens over the years a part called a riser starts to wear and the cushioning effect is lost.

Washers in Taps

When a washers need replacing the noise of whistling can be heard. If squealing is heard from a washing machine area the valves will need replacing.

Who Is the Expert to Fix My Noisy Pipes?

Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot water and Gas are the trusted name in the plumbing industry available 24/7. Located in Bunbury 9791 1608.

How Can I Find Out Where My Sewer Lines Are?

Sewerage conversionThere are a few different reasons to why you may need to know where sewer connections can be found. It is good knowledge to be informed about the locations for any future works that might need doing.

When you have moved into a new home or town you might not be aware of where the sewer connections might be located. Contacting your local Water Corporation or visiting the website and going into “My Water” to search for your address or you can login to Buildernet and lodge an EPlan request to obtain water mains and sewer junctions at the property for a small purchase price.

What Are the Best Steps Finding My Sewer?

  • Check with previous owners
  • Find out where the septic tank is
  • Check with your local council or water corporation

Check with Previous Owners

If you have purchased a home from previous home owners, documentation of plans may show where the sewer lines are but if not, this could be a question to ask along with what kind of sewerage systems the property uses.

Find Out Where the Septic Tank Is

Septic tank doneSome housing will show easily enough where the lines lead to the sewerage tank and it should lead in a straight line from the house to the location of the tank. Gain access to the tank by using a wooden stake and scratch around the area to search where the line might be. The depth could be anywhere from 12-14 inches under the ground surface.

Check with Your Local Council or Water Corporation

Contacting your local council for plans on septic can be helpful as they have zoning for areas and they will keep sewer lines and property maps for their location of underground facilities when needed.

If You Would Like to Know More About Sewer Conversions or Sewer Piping, Contact the Professionals in the Plumbing Industry, Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot Water and Gas can make your search that much easier. Contact Bunbury on 9791 1608.

6 most common plumbing problems

Dripping TapThere are different sorts of plumbing requirements that will require assistance from minor taps dripping to gushing water out of burst pipes. It is a good practice to get small maintenance items fixed as soon as possible and ensure pipes and taps are not put under too much pressure causing more damage that could lead into leaks into walls cavities, floors and cupboards.

Signs of possible plumbing issues

  • Dripping Taps
  • Sinks not Draining
  • Blocked Toilet
  • Leaking Pipes
  • Sewer System Backed Up

Dripping Taps

This is one of the common plumbing issues that most people come across. Even though it might not seem too bad or look like it needs urgent attention the wastage of water over a period of time can certainly add up.

Sinks not draining

drainGenerally, sinks can get blocked in kitchens from food wastes and oil, bathrooms of the shower and bath drains with soap and hair. Placing a guard over drains in bathroom areas can certainly help to eliminate this problem.

Blocked Toilet

Toilets making gurgling noises when flushing and water rising slowly are generally a good indicator that something is blocking the flow through pipes and into sewerage systems.

Leaking Pipes

When leaking pipes happen, they can cause all sorts of damage to cupboards, furniture and floors that can eventually make it up walls. This is then subjected to dampness and mould.

Sewer System Backed up

Toilet ProblemsWhen the sewer starts to have problems there is no way to ignore the problem from the nasty stench that starts to flow through the breeze. Fixing the issue is finding where the location of the source is coming from. Blockages in sewer systems could be caused flushing the wrong contents eg. non disposable wipes.  Tree roots can also push through the pvc piping and cause a break or collapse.

Low Water Pressure

If you notice that the flow of your water isn’t as strong as it has been in the past, it could be from pipes leaking from corrosion or are worn and broken, commonly seen from older style of homes.

Need Assistance with A Plumbing Situation?

Home plumbing and maintenance is another fantastic service Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot water and Gas can assist you with giving a 24/7 emergency service. Contact the Team today at Bunbury on 9791 1608.

Are you Having Trouble with your Sewerage?

Septic tank doneDepending on what kind of septic tank you have will depend on the maintenance that needs to be done.

Septic Systems of conventional or standard systems are underwater wastewater treatment systems used in rural or regional areas without a centralised sewer system.

If you are not sure what kind of septic system you have, contact your local council or shire and ask for your septic plans for the property, keep in mind there may be a fee charged for this and could take anywhere up to 10 days for retrieval. Another place to look would be your building plans of the house. Ask you neighbours they will probably know.

Signs You May Have a Malfunctioning Septic System?

  • Low Water Pressure
  • Smells
  • Find a Puddle, Pool Around the Septic System
  • Lush Green Growth

Low Water Pressure

If you are experiencing low water pressure or flow in your toilet system, first contact the water service in your area to check if work is being done. If this is not the case, there could be plumbing problem that will need the expertise of a qualified plumber to solve the problem.

Sewerage conversionSmells

If there is a foul odour coming from your drain field or septic tank this could be an indication of a blockage in the system, if you hear gurgling noises coming from areas in the home and a pungent smell, this could be harmful and will need to be given attention from a professional plumber to see where the problem is coming from.

Find a Puddle, Pool Around the Septic System

A pool of muddy water around the septic system especially in the dry seasons will be a sign that something isn’t flowing correctly through the septic system.

Lush Green Growth

Lush green growth around the drain fields, especially during the summer, is usually a good indication that the drain field is clogged and wastewater is not draining away like it should be.

Do You Suspect Your Septic System Needs Servicing?

For all your emergency and general plumbing needs contact the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas in Bunbury 9791 1608

Sewerage Conversion in Bunbury

Sewer conversionHas the time come for you to convert from septic to deep water sewerage and you are not sure who to call for all of your sewage conversion requirements? Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the trusted name in sewerage conversion, having converted hundreds of houses across the South West from older septic tanks, efficiently and compliant with local shire regulations. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have been busy connecting properties to the Water Corporations deep sewerage system all year, providing environmentally aware, cost effective conversions and arranging connection and decommissioning existing septic tanks.

You need a licensed plumber to connect to the Water Corporation’s deep wastewater system and Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your skilled professionals that should be your first point of call.

So, what’s involved in starting the conversion process?

  • Call the Authorities
  • Be Informed
  • Call Mainline Plumbing

Call the Authorities

Are you already aware that the deep sewerage lines run through your neighbourhood but your home is still connected to your own septic tank? Older homes will sometimes still operate on their own septic whereas newer homes are generally connected to the deep sewerage automatically when the estate is built. To start the process, simply contact your Environmental Health Officer in your local shire to advise them that you wish to be connected to the sewerage system. If the system is available and runs through your area, they can advise you on the steps to take and whether you need to decommission your old tank.

Be Informed

SewerageMake sure you are informed as to what to expect when your property is connected to deep sewerage, including time frames, expected groundworks and possible temporary obstructions to your property. Groundworks are extensive, as pipes need to be laid within the ground to move the water to a pumping station, with smaller pipes branching off these bigger ones to every home on the deep sewerage system. Some disruption to water supply is inevitable and you can expect some garden modifications, dependent on where the pipes need to run to connect.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas pride themselves on being extremely professional and considerate when completing this work and endeavour to maintain as much of your garden and property’s integrity as possible.

Call Mainline Plumbing

Once you know you are able to connect to the deep sewerage and understand the process, your next call is to Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas too book your conversion at a time that is convenient for you.

Who Can help Me With Sewer Conversion in Bunbury?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have been servicing the South West for over 3 decades and have the knowledge, equipment and expertise to assist you with all of your deep water sewerage conversion enquiries. Call the team on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) today to organise your free quote and get connected to the deep water sewage system.

Renovating My Kitchen – Do I Need An Expert?

KitchenRenovating your kitchen is a big job and one that should not be done entirely as a DIY project. There are so many appliances and fixtures in your kitchen that need the expertise of a licensed and qualified tradesman to safely remove and/or shift, and Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your one stop shop when it comes to all the experts you need. From dismantling and moving gas stoves to relocating sinks and plumbing pipes, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas provide plumbers and gas fitters for all your kitchen renovation needs.

Servicing the community of the South West for over 35 years, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas can work with you to achieve the kitchen of your dreams. Once you have sourced your new fixtures and cupboards and planned your new kitchen layout, call the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas to ensure fast, friendly service in installing and disconnecting your required appliances and fittings.

Some appliances and fixtures you definitely need an expert for include:

  • Gas Stove
  • Plumbing Pipes
  • Sinks

Gas Stove

Gas stoveWhilst your gas stove may have seen better days and you are replacing it with an electric one or you simply want to move it, you will need a professional gas fitter to detach and either dismantle or shift it. Dismantling gas appliances is dangerous and can pose potential risks of leaks and explosions in your home. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas employ only licensed gas fitters to ensure your gas appliances and pipes are altered and renovated safely and efficiently.

Plumbing Pipes

These veins run through your entire home and pump water to where it’s needed and carry it away from where it’s not. The intricacies of plumbing can only be understood by an experienced plumber and you don’t want to be capping off essential plumbing pipes, using wrong fittings to extend existing pipes or cutting off supply to the area you need water the most. Plumbers can follow the lines of your plumbing to ensure your water pressure is adequate and efficient so it’s a job best left to the professionals.

Safer waterSinks

It may seem easy to replace a sink, however the size and location of your sink has more to do with the surrounding structures than you may think. Plumbers can assist you with sink placement and installation to ensure it’s not too close to a wall that may cause damage with excessive water, or tiles that can get damaged over time from exposure to too much liquid. Fitting a sink, or moving it to another location is also a job for the experienced, with some older fittings needing to be altered and extended to accommodate newer parts.

Who Can Assist Me With My Kitchen Renovation in Bunbury?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas offer fast, effective, safe and honest workmanship to residential homes and commercial buildings. We offer expert services in plumbing, including drain blockages and burst pipes, as well as emergency callouts for gas problems and hot water issues. For more information on how we can assist with your kitchen renovation, call us on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) today.

Pipe Relining with Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas

PlumbingSometimes plumbing pipes have a mind of their own. No matter how vigilant you are in ensuring strange items don’t get flushed or tipped down the drain, some pipes are simply too aged and worn to function properly. Broken and leaking pipes can cause a lot of damage and cost you a lot of money to repair and digging up your garden or pulling pipes out of the walls is not only hugely inconvenient. It will set you back a small fortune.

The latest technology in pipe preventative care assists to rehabilitate damaged drain and sewer lines underground without the need for excavation. It’s called Pipe Relining and works by placing a lining solution inside the existing pipe, along it’s sides, to form the shape of the pipe. Benefits of Pipe Relining include:

  • Prolong the Life Of Your Pipes
  • Cost Effective and Saves Money
  • Minimise Landscape Disruption

Prolong the Life Of Your Pipes

The use of the epoxy materials in the relining process reinforces the old pipe throughout the entire system. Much like a sealant, this resin lines and supports the old pipe and eliminates weak points and joints, giving your pipes higher efficiency and resilience to damage.

Cost Effective and Saves Money

Pipe repairAt the first sign of damage or leaking, preventative measures will usually ensure that further damage, and cost, can be avoided. Much like sealing a roof at the first sign of a leak inside, relining your pipes is a cost effective preventative measure to deter further damage and the need for complete replacement. Pipe relining is far less labour-intensive as the pipes do not have to be extracted from the ground and you do not have the added cost of materials and surroundings damaged during excavation.

Minimise Landscape Disruption

Plants and tress that have taken years to grow and establish can be gone in a second when you need to dig up your yard to replace and repair broken or damaged plumbing. Pavers and concrete for patio flooring as well as paths, garden beds, retaining walls and outdoor structures can also be compromised when large scale excavation has to be performed to locate damage or replace pipes. All this is not only inconvenient and upsetting, but costly as well. Pipe relining significantly reduces the down time of your backyard and the disruption to your landscape by having very little impact on your garden surface.

Who Can Help Me With Pipe Relining?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local experts when it comes to plumbing, hot water and gas requirements in the South West. To discuss your pipe relining plans or for more information regarding the process, call the team today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury).

Stop Flushing Money Away – What Not To Flush Down Your Toilet

ToiletA plumbing disaster can cost you thousands of dollars and nobody wants to spend their money on a bathroom flooding or a pipe bursting because someone flushed the wrong thing down the toilet. Plumbers are called out to thousands of emergency jobs per year to repair plumbing damage due to large blockages and faults, resulting in costly bills to the homeowner. Knowing what not to flush down the loo can keep your pipes clear and working efficiently, resulting in less chance of a blocked drain or worse.

Whilst many of these items may come as common sense to most, some are wrongly considered entirely safe to flush down the toilet and into the wastewater system. They include:

  • Pets
  • Wet Wipes
  • Cooking Oils and Fats
  • Cigarette Butts
  • Sanitary Items and Dental Floss

Pets

Whilst it may seem like common sense not to attempt to flush your family pet down the toilet, a staggering amount of people still flush pet fish and mice down the toilet when they ‘pass on’. That’s a very nasty site for your plumber when they fish around in your pipes to find a dead/decaying body as the source of the blockage. Just like humans and bigger pets, deceased small pets need to be buried or disposed of responsibly – not flushed away.

Wet Wipes

Despite the packaging on so many of these products claiming them to be flushable, wet wipes and many moist toilet paper wipes are not biodegradable. The thicker, stronger fibres of these products mean they do not break down nearly as fast as normal toilet paper and contribute to blockages in both residential pipes and the wastewater sewage system.

Cooking Oils and Fats

Drains are drains, no matter where they run from. You don’t pour cooking oils and fats down the kitchen sink drain, so don’t tip them down the toilet. These mixtures act as the very best agents for small particles to stick too inside your pipes and create slimy walls along the way, not to mention pollute the water supply as it washes into the sewage system.

Cigarette Butts

cigarette buttThey may seem small enough, but ciggie butts are worse flushed than they are butted out and tossed in the bin. Butts just do not break down (have you not seen those stubborn butts still sitting on street verges after being rained on all winter?) and lead to big problems with blockages and pollution.

Sanitary Items and Dental Floss

Pads and tampons are made from cotton but tend to swell when exposed to large amounts of water. A large swollen clump of tight cotton is a recipe for disaster when flushed down a sewerage pipe. Condoms do not break down for years and dental floss gets wrapped around everything inside the pipes and creates a framework for blockages. Popping these items in a plastic bag and disposing of them in the bin is not only environmentally friendly, it’ll ensure your chances of a blocked or damaged pipe is significantly reduced.

Who Can Help Me with A Blocked Drain Or Toilet?

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have seen it all when it comes to blockages and damages in pipes, both residential and commercial. For more advice on plumbing precautions, or to book a quote for some plumbing maintenance, call 9791 1608 (Bunbury)

Sewerage Connection In Harvey

Sewer ConversionAre you looking at converting from septic to deep water sewerage in Harvey and not sure who to call for all of your plumbing requirements? Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the trusted name in sewerage conversion, having converted hundreds of houses across the South West from older septic tanks efficiently and compliant with local shire regulations.

Do I need a plumber to connect to the sewerage?

Yes.

You definitely need a licensed plumber to connect to the Water Corporation’s deep wastewater system.

Simply contact your Environmental Health Officer in the Harvey Shire to advise them that you wish to be connected to the sewerage system. If the system is available and runs through your area, they can advise you on the steps to take and whether you need to decommission your old tank. Then call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas!

As per the SHIRE OF HARVEY SEWER CONNECTIONS -Decommissioning of Septic Tanks

When a property is connected to the mains sewer, the property owner is required to decommission the existing septic tank and effluent disposal system when the following circumstances arise:

  • The property changes ownership (accordingly the new owner has 60 days to decommission the septic tank apparatus).
  • There is a material change in the use of the premises (accordingly the owner has 60 days to decommission the septic tank apparatus).
  • If the foundations for a building on the premises are to be built closer than 1.2m to the septic tank apparatus or closer than 1.8m to any leach drain or soakwell (accordingly the owner shall decommission the septic tank apparatus before the building work begins).

Decommissioning involves:Sewerage conversion

  • All septic tanks, soakwells and/or leach drains are pumped empty by an approved, controlled waste carrier.
  • All empty septic tanks, soakwells and/or leach drains must be either removed or have their lids and bases broken and filled with clean sand.

Enquiries regarding decommissioning may be directed to the Shire of Harvey’s Health Department and sewer enquiries should be directed to the Water Corporation, Bunbury.

Who Can help Me With Sewer Conversion in Harvey?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas.

We have been servicing the South West for over 3 decades and have the knowledge, equipment and expertise to assist you with all of your deep water sewerage conversion enquiries. Call the team on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) today to organise your free quote and get connected to the deep water sewage system.

My Drain is Blocked, What Do I Do Now?

A Blocked drain, Call Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas A blocked drain can pose all sorts of issues, and not just for your household plumbing. Short of costing money if the blockage causes damage to pipes, a blocked drain can also exacerbate existing health problems for your family members and problems if you are operating on a septic tank.

No matter whether it is your kitchen sink, toilet or outside drain blockage, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas can professionally remove the blockage and get your plumbing running smoothly again.

A blocked drain is more than just a nuisance

Blocked drains can cause issues such as:

  • Aggravating Health Issues
  • Damaging house foundations and plumbing pipes
  • Blocking Your Septic Tank and Leech Drains

Aggravating Health Issues

When a pipe is blocked, dirty water pools and bacteria forms in your pipes. Skin conditions and asthma can be irritated when exposed to wastewater in blocked drains, not to mention the pungent odour of rotting food particles and mould.

Damaging House Foundations and Plumbing Pipes

Flooding is a very common occurrence when pipes are blocked, with pipes being cracked and damaged under the built-up pressure and water leaking out into your walls. When pipes in the foundations of your home are leaking, the integrity of the building material is compromised and costly damage can occur very quickly.

Blocking Your Septic Tank and Leech Drains

The accumulation of grease, oils, hair, foreign objects and debris can lead to blockages in your leech drains, sealing the holes in the walls of the drains that are designed to let the water out into the surrounding soil. This results in your septic tank becoming full and the possibility of overflow, not something anyone finds pleasant.

Who Can Help Me With A Blocked Drain?

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your experts in household and commercial plumbing and have seen it all when it comes to blocked drains. Call the team today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury)  if you suspect a blocked drain and get the problem fixed before it becomes a large, expensive problem for you and your family.