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24.01.2022 Does your Investment property comply with water efficiency standards? Rick's Plumbing Service can ensure compliance with the water efficiency standards, ensuring the best return for your investment. Contact us today to discuss how we can best help you.

22.01.2022 SAFETY WARNING FROM THE NSW OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING [March 2019] RE: Open flued gas space heaters... *** A Public Warning to consumers who own any of the following four identified heater models: Regency i31 supplied by Fireplace Products Australia Pty Ltd Regency F38 and FG38 supplied by Fireplace Products Australia Pty Ltd and the F38 and FG38 models branded and supplied by Masport prior to 2006 (excluding LP models) Real Flame Pyrotech (manufactured from 2012) supplied by Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd Nectre 2000 (manufactured from 2007) supplied by Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd. Consumers are warned NOT to use the heaters until they have registered with the supplier for the heaters to be tested and modified by a licensed gas fitter. How did these faults come to Fair Trading’s attention? Following a tragic fatality from carbon monoxide poisoning connected to a Vulcan Heritage open flued gas space heater, and a subsequent Coronial Inquest, Energy Safe Victoria required certification bodies to test all open flued gas space heaters that were certified for sale at that time. The testing revealed a range of non-compliances with seven models of open flued heater. Four of the seven identified models presented safety concerns and are now subject to a safety alert in Victoria and a public warning in NSW. What can I expect from the supplier? After you register with the supplier, the supplier will send out a licensed gas fitter to inspect your heater. The modification will be carried out at the supplier’s expense. Where there are no other issues affecting performance, the modification will make the heater safe. What do I need to do? If you have one of these open flued gas space heaters, do not use it until after you have contacted the relevant supplier and had it inspected by a licensed gas fitter. Consumers with the Regency i31, Regency F38/FG38 or Masport F38/FG38 heater models should contact Fireplace Products Australia at [email protected] or call 1800 860 660. Consumers with the Real Flame Pyrotech or Nectre 2000 should contact Glen Dimplex Australia at [email protected] or call 1300 014 389. Not all of these model heaters are a safety concern. It depends on the date they were made or supplied. Fireplace Products Australia or Glen Dimplex Australia will tell you if your heater needs to be checked. For more information on this Safety Warning contact NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20.

13.01.2022 It's that time of year again where we all head to our heaters for warmth. Before turning on your Gas Appliance have you had it checked and cleaned? In 2015,11 house fires in NSW were caused by heaters [www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-11] injuring 8 people. In 2018, several gas heaters were removed from sale after technical testing [www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-23]. In the past few years, open-flue gas heaters have been responsible for several deaths across Australia [www.abc.ne...t.au/news/2018-08-23]. Heaters can catch fire due to many things; one common reason is having flammable items such as couches, chairs or laundry to close to the heaters. Another reason is because the heater is dirty and not safe to use. There are hundreds of thousands of gas heaters of all types across Australia, and in Cessnock we are not immune from disasters with any type of heating. Cooler months see a 10% increase in the number of home fires, with more fires in bedrooms and lounge rooms due to heaters and other items [www.fire.nsw.gov.au]. Just as our Fire Fighters at this time of year warn house holders to clean their chimneys, we want to encourage owners of all types of Gas Heating to call us to have their Appliance cleaned and checked. A well cleaned and serviced Gas Heater may also help in reducing your power and gas consumption bills. You may bring your Appliance to us or we can arrange pick up. Here is what we do: Disassemble Appliance and reassemble Appliance on completion of the following checks:- * Gas supply hose, joints and fittings - gas leaks and wear * Electrical ignition - ensuring that it is not earthing against its frame * Pilot burner - ensuring complete combustion * Condition of thermocouple - ensuring it is not corroded and that its connection is secure * Operation of the fan - ensuring that it functions on all settings and is not damaged in any way, or making excessive noise * Using compressed air to clear the unit from all dust build up, ensuring the removal of dust from pilot burner, main burners, burner tubes and fan. Call 02 4990 7820 and speak to one of our amazing office staff, Janet or Jess, to arrange a time now .