Public Interest

Plumbing industry faces flow on effect of COVID-19

An increase in the purchase of bidet products, which can help reduce toilet paper use, has seen the ACCC outline the dangers of individuals trying to install products themselves. Australia's independent consumer authority has reminded consumers these products should be certified through the WaterMark Certification Scheme and installed by a professional plumber. 

COVID-19: Supplying and installing bidet products

Consumer warning from the ACCC - The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has seen an increase in the purchase of plumbing products such as toilet seat bidet douches, handheld bidet sprays and trigger sprays, and other bidet type products that are connected to toilet water supply outlets (bidet products).

Master Plumbers Launch Gas Safety Awareness Program for Consumers

You may be aware that under certain conditions some gas appliances may leak products of combustion into your living space. The types of appliances that are most at risk are those described as open flued or natural draft appliances.