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Types of plumbing emergencies

There is no doubt that when a pipe has burst or gas is leaking that people may become panicked by the situation that is at hand and this is why Lucas plumbing and gas solutions offers an emergency service to allow you to have your Plumbing and Gas issues fixed as quickly as possible to avoid further stress.

• Leaking pipes
• Faulty hot water heaters / Heat pumps
• Gas Leaks
• Blocked Drains

WHAT’S WRONG WITH MY HOT WATER SYSTEM

Broken Solar Collector

A broken solar collector will cause problems with your hot water supply and should be attended to as a priority. If you have a flat panel collector, you’ll probably need to have it replaced. An evacuation tube collector will only require the broken tube to be replaced. Also, if you have an evacuation tube collector, you’ll probably be aware that it can still function with broken collectors. However, be mindful that this is not the most energy-efficient way to run this system, and your energy bills will increase as a result. A broken evacuation tube collector should be treated as an emergency.

Strange noises coming from the hot water tank

Several things can cause your hot water tank to make weird and wonderful noises, and either way, noises coming from your hot water tank is a sign that there is something wrong! This is a job best left to the professionals such as the fully licensed and qualified plumbers from Lucas Plumbing and Gas Solutions.

Our emergency plumbing hotline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – (08) 8004 0040.

HOW TO AVOID BLOCKED DRAINS AT HOME

Adelaide homeowners can help prevent plumbing emergencies, such as blocked drains, by taking care of what they pour down their kitchen sinks.

Often we are aware of what NOT to flush down our toilet (baby wipes, sanitary products etc.) but usually, we’re not so mindful about what goes down the kitchen sink. Over time, there can be a build-up in the drain or further down in the underground pipes that can cause costly plumbing problems.

Being aware of what you are pouring down the sink can help prevent some of these issues. Here a few items that are best put in the bin rather than down the drain:

• Flour – never pour flour down the kitchen sink. When you add water to flour it creates a batter-like mess that can easily block your pipes;
• Eggshells – the sharp edges on eggshells (even, crushed eggshells) can stick to other objects coming down the drain causing a blockage;
• Coffee grounds – coffee is hugely water absorbent and can cause a blockage in your drain;
• Grease and Fat – once the pipes cool, grease and fat can solidify and is one of the leading causes of blocked kitchen sinks;
• Starchy foods – just like coffee, foods that are high in starch such as potatoes, rice and pasta are highly water absorbent;
• Sticker labels on fruit – these are non-biodegradable and can build up in your pipes causing a blockage.

It is sometimes possible to clear a blocked drain at home using a plunger. Avoid using harsh chemical drain cleaners as these can sometimes cause your pipes to erode over time, creating an even bigger issue to your home plumbing.

A local emergency plumber can get to the bottom of a blocked drain using CCTV technology and other specialised tools to clear the blockage without causing any further problems to your home.

OTHER SERVICES

Lucas Plumbing and Gas Services is the plumber Adelaide trusts for a wide range of services. Not only do we deal with cctv drain camera inspections (drain camera inspections), but we can also do:

• Gas Fitting
• Leaking Taps
• Drain Cleaning
• Hot Water Units (Rinnai hot water is our preferred brand)
• Heat Pumps
• Residential and Commercial plumbing services

along with kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations and project management.