How do you know if your water heater is on the blink ? Here are some signs to look out for.

Stephen Deacon1 September 2024

If times are hard and you have a sudden problem with your plumbing or gas system then Winz may be able to help..

Stephen Deacon31 July 2024

Detecting a gas leak

This article discusses ways to confirm a gas leak in your home and what to do about it.

Stephen Deacon27 October 2022

Water Leaks

Water leaks can be expensive. The costs are not just in the waste of lost water but resulting damage to your home and contents. The article discusses ways to limit the risk of leaks and steps to take should they occur.

Stephen Deacon29 September 2022

Water filters

Many people connected to the council supply are concerned about the quality of the drinking water coming from their taps. This article discusses common purification options that are available today.

Stephen Deacon3 September 2022

Working on Toilets

We take toilets for granted until they don't work. If you are considering DIY a repair, be wary these are surprisingly complexed machines. This article throws light on why sanitary plumbing in NZ homes can only be done by a skilled, licensed plumber .

Stephen Deacon23 February 2022Seal Plumbing & Gas

Master Plumbers Association

SEAL Plumbing and Gas are proud members of the Master Plumbers Association. Membership is not automatic, it signifies an ongoing commitment to professional development and assessment, and carries significant benefits for kiwi consumers.

Stephen Deacon9 February 2021

Dux Qest Pipe

Old black water piping systems, that were widely used in New Zealand homes in the 1970’s and 1980’s, has been found to fail with age. The pipes split and burst and/or crimped connection can fail. These product can be easily identified as a black plastic hose often branded in white as Dux Qest. If your home has this black pipework (or you are concerned that it may have it) call SEAL Plumbing to investigate. Together we can make a plan to eliminate this threat.

plumbing servicesStephen Deacon6 August 2020Dux Qest, burst pipe, leaking pipe, old pipe

Kitchen Sink Waste Disposal Units

Many homes have kitchen sink waste disposal units. Organic material, potato peels and the like, can be put into the device where they are ground down and flushed away. These units are grinders rather than macerators or blenders – there are no whirring blades. There is a turning floor with chocks (impellers) that hold debris and spins it against a fix grinding surface. The wall/base have drainage points that allow waste particles when small enough to be flush out of the chamber and into the plumbing waste line.

plumbing servicesStephen Deacon11 February 2020kitchen, sink, waste, Insinkerator, food waste, scraps

Electric Low Pressure Hot Water Cylinder Valves

Ever wondered what all those valves are around your low pressure hot water cylinder are for?

They are isolation valves, expansion valves, pressure release valves and tempering valves This blog briefly explains the purpose of these devices in keeping your plumbing and family safe from harm.

plumbing services, gas services, hot water servicesStephen Deacon22 October 2019

Gas Infinity Hot Water

A significant part of Seal Plumbing and Gas’ business involves gas hot water “Infinity” (califont) systems. These are normally externally mounted water heaters that run off either Natural Gas or bottled LPG. They are increasingly popular as they are offer boundless hot water, are cheap to run, free up internal space, are compact, use proven and stable technology, and have a long life if properly installed and maintained.

gas servicesStephen Deacon25 September 2019gas fiter, gas, califont, gas hot water, infinity, Rheem, Rinnai, Bosch, Efficient water heating, LPG, Natural gasComment

Old Galvanised Pipes

Galvanised pipes are zinc coated steel pipes. The zinc is a sacrificial layer that blocks the iron in the pipes from oxidising (i.e. rusting). Many old homes in New Zealand still have galvanised pipework in their plumbing systems.

Galvanised pipes will rust over time and this will lead to leaks and ruptures. They may appear okay externally but inside they can be disasters waiting to happen. The signs of trouble are subtle, check out what to look for…