Is your regular plumber or gasfitter a Licensed Plumber Gasfitter? MEDIA RELEASE | Homeowners are warned not to use unlicensed tradespeople over the summer break. Always use a Licensed Plumber Gasfitter. CHECK THE SERVICEMAN COMING TO YOUR HOUSE IS A LICENSED PLUMBER GASFITTER New Zealand homeowners are being warned today not to use unlicensed tradespeople for plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying work. The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB), which regulates the industry, is calling on New Zealand homeowners to ask plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers for their licence cards to ensure they are authorized to carry out the work. PGDB Chief Executive, Max Pedersen said it is illegal for anyone to do plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying unless they are authorized to do so by the Board. From 1st April each year, plumbers, gasfitters, and drainlayers must re-license with the Board in order to work legally in New Zealand. DON’T RISK NOT USING A LICENSED PLUMBER GASFITTER “We’re reminding homeowners not to risk their family’s health and safety, or their insurance hiring unauthorized tradespeople to undertake work. “Unlicensed plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers potentially place consumers in harm’s way with their poor skills. New Zealanders have the right to have confidence that any plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying service provided to them is safe.” He added: “Anyone carrying out plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying must be able to produce their licence card if asked. This provides consumers with assurance the work is being legally carried out by an authorized and competent trades person. Someone who is currently licensed by the PGDB.” Consumers can also check to see if a plumber, gasfitter or trades person is authorized to carry out the work by logging onto the PGDB’s website at www.pgdb.co.nz, he said. “If a homeowner believes work has been done by someone who is not authorized, or has concerns about the competency of tradespeople, they can make a complaint to the PGDB.” REGENCY PLUMBING – CALL US FOR A LICENSED PLUMBER GASFITTER At Regency Plumbing all our team have a current license number and should have their card on them at all times. We strongly endorse the comments of the boards CEO, Max Pedersen. For a licensed plumber in Auckland or licensed gasfitter in Auckland, call Regency Plumbing. We are glad to be able to provide you someone who knows what they are doing. CLICK HERE for services provided by Regency Plumbing’s licensed plumbers and gasfitters. CALL OUR FRIENDLY TEAM ON 0800 PLUMBER | 0800 758 623 WE WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU!
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Many people ask… Why do I have Cloudy Hot Water? CLOUDY HOT WATER Of course nobody wants to cook or wash dishes using cloudy hot water or milky looking water. The good news is that the problem is usually minor and free of health risks. WHAT CAUSES CLOUDY HOT WATER, AND HOW TO GET RID OF IT? Water is an interesting substance. Made from two gasses (hydrogen and oxygen), it expands when turned into either a solid or gaseous (steam) state. Not only do minerals become trapped in water, but a wide range of gasses can also be trapped. These tiny air bubbles are the primary reason your water is white or cloudy as it comes out of the tap. As your water heater runs, the molecules in the water expand and trap any other gasses due to pressure. Think of how a bottle of soda holds onto carbonation. When hot tap water is drawn, it’s the same effect as opening that soda. The sudden reduction in pressure allows gas to separate itself and float to the top of your glass or pot, then escape into the air. You can watch this process in action in a clear glass – the water will clear from the bottom up. CAN OR SHOULD YOU EXPECT HOT WATER AFTER THE PLUMBER HAS BEEN? The answer is yes. As the plumber will often turn off the water, open up lines, make repairs, and then turn the water back on again. Air can be trapped in the lines, and as it escapes for a period of days or even weeks sometimes you can find you still get a bit of cloudy hot water. As noted above though it is not harmful to you, just not so appealing to look at when you see it in a clear glass or pot. Cloudy Hot Water If you need any further help with your plumbing or gasfitting, or you would like to see a full list of the services we provide CLICK HERE CALL OUR FRIENDLY TEAM ON 0800 PLUMBER | 0800 758 623WE WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU!
