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Tank & RainwaterTanks, roof water, gutters, dry summers and renting or selling on tank water.
Bore WaterTesting a bore, common bore water problems, pumps and treatment.
UV Filters & ServicingBeeping, alarms, lamp changes and yearly UV servicing.
Town WaterFilters and treatment for homes on town (mains) water.
Water PumpsChoosing, fixing and looking after pumps for tank and bore supplies.
Plumbing & Hot WaterHot water cylinders, leaks and everyday plumbing.
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6 Common Plumbing Problems
Plumbing puzzles in New Zealand: Your guide to everyday plumbing glitches! Understand the 6 most common...
Are you a drinking water supplier and a little lost about what lies ahead?
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How do I know if my hot water cylinder is broken?
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The Fourth Phase of Water
Water. You know you need to drink it – probably more than you do. You know your body is made up of a whole...
The Future Of Plastic Bottles
Did you know that every year 8 million tonnes of plastic makes its way into our world's oceans? Thereby, the...
Smelly drinking water – 5 reasons to check
Do you suffer from smelly drinking water in summer? There are several reasons why your tank water might not...
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Summertime is holiday time! Now it is the moment to relax and unwind. We have put together a few tips to...
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