Hot water systems
These days, hot running water's an indispensible luxury (some would say a necessity). Find out more about how water is heated and delivered to...
Safe installation and use of gas appliances
If you're planning on installing a gas cooktop or other gas kitchen appliance, it's important that it's installed properly, and serviced regularly by a...
Carbon monoxide and ventilation
Gas itself is a volatile fuel - but carbon monoxide, a byproduct of gas, is in some senses far more dangerous and can easily...
BBQ safety advice
There are few things that will ruin a barbecue as quickly as an exploding gas tank... Find out how to ensure that your barbecue...
Gas installation and use
There are special laws and regulations in place in Australia that control to how gas appliances should be chosen, who can install them and...
How pipes are connected
Different types of pipes need to be connected in different ways - and how they're installed in your home can affect not only your...
Types of plumbing pipes
Find out what the difference is between pipes and tubes, what kinds are used for what purposes, and what sorts of pipes and tubes...
Water quality and potability
What do government regulations state about water quality, and how is the quality of our water supply managed and regulated?
Many of us take clean...
Fittings and couplings
Pipes are connected and directed using many different types of fittings. Find out what some of the more common joints and couplings are called,...
Plumbing fixtures
Plumbing fixtures are the functional devices attached to plumbing pipes; bathtubs, bidets, traps and drains, pumps, tanks, taps and shower heads, among other things....