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Maintenance

How to fix a leaking tap

How to fix a leaking tap

Most of the time, if a tap in your home is leaky, dripping or hard to close it's the result of a broken washer. While it's possible that your leaking tap's a 'washerless' tap (i.e. one with a ball, cartridge or ceramic disc mechanism - see the 'Types of taps' article linked below), it's a lot less likely that these taps will be leaking like this. You can usually tell if you have a ceramic disc type tap because it'll only need a quarter or half turn to fully open the tap.

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Electrical

Other fittings and appliances

There are various other electrical safety devices that are required by law in Australia, or others again which can be added to your home to provide added functionality or control.

Electrical

Disconnection of electricity, gas and water

For safety's sake, one of the most important parts of demolition is ensuring that things like electricity and gas have been properly disconnected. Find out how this is done, when it's done, and who's responsible for it.

Sustainability

Turbine type and supply capacity

One of the most important aspects of harnessing wind power is how effective your turbine is for the wind conditions around your home, and for your power needs. Learn about how different types of turbines perform.

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