High capacity hot water on demand, trust Raypak!

When it comes to high output reliable commercial water heaters there are only a handful of companies who provide systems that are designed to keep with the high demands placed upon them.  Brands such as Bosch, Rinnai and Rheem are synonymous in the field of commercial and industrial water heaters.  There is one other brand which is only known amongst those who are qualified to deal with high output boilers and that is Raypak.  Rheem own and distribute the Raypak brand across Adelaide in South Australia from there warehouse in the suburb of Cavan.  These commercial hot water services are found in locations such as hotels, food preparation centres, swimming pools, apartment buildings and hospitals to list just a few of the many uses that these high demand water heaters are used in.

Raypak hot water services can deliver up to 1500 litres of 80 degree water in one hour.  This process is achieved using large amounts of either natural gas or LPG and extremely large copper fined heat exchangers.  Depending on the desired use for the hot water coming out of these units the plant room can be set up with singular or multiple circulating pumps and large storage vessels so that the large volume of hot water can be delivered during peak periods.

You will find that not too many plumbers want to work on hot water systems in Adelaide and when it comes to large scale complex set ups there are even fewer who will repair, service and install these appliances.  Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting have developed a reputation for not only being one of a few companies who will work with these hot water units but a reputation for being the best hot water plumbers.  Our maintenance division can have plumbers dispatched to remote locations and we also provide plumbers on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  We understand that businesses don't just operate Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm so when something breaks down its most likely going to be at the most inconvenient time and your going to need a reliable company to call upon, that's the Mayfair difference.  For support 24 hours and 7 days of the week contact 1800 694 689 or email inquiries by clicking here. 

Raypak Hot Water when your demand is high you need a company who can deliver, call Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting

An example of a Raypak hot water service that you may find throughout South Australia, supplied and installed by Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting

Should I get my pipes inspected with a camera in Adelaide?

Its a great question and one we quite often get asked, should I get my pipes inspected with a camera?

There are a couple of things you should firstly ask yourself:

1. How often are my drains getting blocked?
2. And who is the best plumber in Adelaide to perform this task?

It need not necessarily be an old home or building where the drain pipes are continually blocking up, it could be a new build or just a case of abuse causing the lines to repeatedly chock up.  So what we need to establish is the potential reason for the repeated blockages.  If its a new build then the chances are it will be due to building materials being placed into the drains during the construction phase and it is an older home well the chances are that the pipes will have cracks in them and therefore tree roots have made there way into the lines (very common in South Australia).

Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting offer a huge range of drain camera inspection equipment along with highly sophisticated location devices.  What does this mean to you the customer?  It means that firstly we can get to the source of the problem in all sizes of pipes ranging from 40mm all the way up to 300mm and in all types of material such as PVC, Clay, Earthenware, Concrete, Black Max, HDPE, Geberit, RCP, Rehau, Copper and Cast Iron.  The bonus of using the locator sonde inside of the cameras head while inside the pipes is that once we have located the source/s of the problem with the inspection devices we can then tell our clients exactly where the problem/s lie in relation to the above ground area and also the exact depth.  The accuracy of this equipment is to the nearest 10mm, now that's accurate!

An example above of the many varieties of drain cameras we use at Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting in Adelaide to investigate drain pipes across the state

This type of technology has been around for many years BUT not too many plumbers are using the best equipment money can buy.  By using cheap imitation equipment it gives false results and poor inspection images, overall a bad job.  Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting pride ourselves on continually re investing back into our plant and equipment and providing our clients with fantastic results at the same rates which others charge for inferior services.

We have dedicated staff who are highly trained and experienced which only work on locating and detecting plumbing problems so you know when you do engage the services of our staff that the person attending is fully licensed and trained in the field of work you are paying for, camera inspections of sewer drains.

For more information about our services and just what is involved with drainage camera inspections please visit our main web site at: http://mayfairplumbing.com.au/inspections/camera/ and also http://plumbers-glenelg.wixsite.com/glenelg-plumber/drain-camera-inspections and https://draincamerainspectionsadelaide.com/                 

Is my hot water service still covered under warranty?

When ever we get a new inquiry relating to a faulty hot water system the first thing we always ask our customer is how old is your current system?

9 out of 10 times the answer is I’m not sure but it’s pretty old.  So how can you tell what age the hot water service is?  And if it is still covered under a manufacturer’s warranty?

All hot water services come with some form of compliance plate or sticker attached to them, the trick is finding where this information is located on the system itself and if it is still legible.

If your hot water service is located on the roof ie: Solar Hot Water Service finding the compliance plate is going to be tricky unless you have a ladder and you’re not worried about climbing onto roofs.  Other types of water heaters such as continuous flow or instant gas the compliance plates can be located behind the front cover and should not be accessed unless you are a licensed gas fitter or electrician.  But on the storage type cylinders which sit on the ground when the unit is brand new you will find the compliance plate along the top part of the cylinder, but of course over time this can become deformed by the weather and fade away.

At Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting we always write the Date of manufacture, Serial number and Model number down onto the user manual and also onto the customer’s receipt of purchase.  By doing this it provides our customers with an immediate point of reference in the future when it comes to warranty claims.

You will find that all hot water manufacturers cover everything in the first 12 months from installation by a licensed plumber and then after that the amount of cover slowly decreases.  After the first 12 months things like labour may no longer be covered but parts will be.  Items such as the heat exchangers and tanks are covered for far longer periods with some manufacturers offering up to 10 years’ warranty depending on the material and the use of the system ie: domestic or commercial.

If you have a question which might be related to a warranty claim on your hot water system contact us today on 0429361819 or email all online questions 24/7 to contact@repairwaterheater.com

Your pipes are in safe hands with the team of plumbers in Prospect

It’s always a concern when trying to find a new company to come to your home and fix a problem, it can be a blocked drain, no hot water, roof leak, broken water pipes or something as simple as a dripping tap.  You want to know that the tradesman is going to arrive on time, present well and fix the problem in a timely manner.

At Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting we have come up with the perfect combination to help you with anything plumbing related:

P: Punctual

R: Reliable

O: Optimistic

S: Service

P: Presentable

E: Enthusiastic

C: Competent

T: Talented

Imagine if you booked a company who came out to your home and ticked all the boxes above, what a surprise and wouldn’t it make the exercise much more enjoyable?  Well that’s what we have been delivering now for over 21 years to all of our existing and new clients.

Of course we don’t just service the suburb of Prospect with our plumbers, we also work in the nearby locations of Brompton, Walkerville, Nailsworth, Medindie and Thorngate.  Having easy access to suppliers along Churchill Road makes getting the parts for your project a breeze.  Tradelink plumbing supplies carries everything we need to get your plumbing back up and running quick smart, it could be a new Bosch Hot Water service, a Caroma toilet spare part or even a new Gas Oven installation we can get all the bits and pieces you need within minutes.

Why not try us out for yourself and see what all the 5 star Google reviews are really about.  Call on 0429361819 or email for a booking at plumbers@mayfairplumbing.com.au

The wait is over, introducing the Bosch OptiFlow Continuos Flow water heaters

It has been quietly spoken about for some time amongst many of Adelaide’s most trusted plumbing firms amongst companies who are in the know when it comes to hot water, firms such as Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting and the Hot Water Specialists of Adelaide 1800MYHOTWATER.  It’s the highly anticipated introduction of the brand new OptiFlow technology from Bosch.

The brand new brushed metal casing along with OptiFlow combustion management and probably what will the most appealing factor, wireless Blue Tooth connectivity to your smart phone (compatible with Iphone’s and Androids) via the app which you can down load.  What is the benefit of having a wireless hot water service?  It’s simple no more control pads and messy wiring (can still be installed with up to 3 controllers if required), so you can now be anywhere within the home and dial up the temperature of your hot water via your phone, how amazing!

But wait there’s more, this new technology from Bosch is available in three different sized models starting off at the 16L, then there’s the 20L model and at the top end of the scale there is the 26L model for the larger home or office.  Of course the new units are compatible to both natural gas and lpg.

OptiFlow combustion management allows the energy rating of the new units to achieve a 6-star energy rating meaning it will now cost you less to heat the water from your continuous flow system, the list of benefits just keeps growing.

If you would like to discuss your options regarding the brand new range of hot water services from Bosch why not send us an email at plumbers@mayfairplumbing.com.au or call us for free on 1800MYHOTWATER and take a moment to view the video below.

Selecting the best plumbers in Para Hills in Adelaide's northern suburbs of South Australia

What do you expect from your plumber?  Reasonable rates and prompt service?  But most of all they need to be able to perform all types of plumbing and gas services, so what can Mayfair Plumbing do for you when they come to your house in Para Hills?

Emergency 24 hour plumbers, hot water change overs, blocked sewers,leaking roofs, gas heater repairs, leaking toilets, broken pipes, hydro jet drain cleaning, gas plumbers, new toilet installations, Bosch 13p servicing, bathroom renovations and CCTV Camera inspections too name just a few of tasks our plumber para hills can perform for you.

Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting have been servicing the northern suburbs of Adelaide for over 20 years.  Owner operator Aaron grew up in Para Hills West on Goodfield Road and knows the ins and outs of the plumbing infrastructure throughout these locations of the city of Salisbury council district.  We have been involved with many of the local projects around the area such as upgrades to the Para Hills Community Club, Nursing home renovations on Frost Road, Public Toilet renos at Brahma Lodge and complete make over of the Para Hills Public Library some 10 years ago now.

Just another suburb we work with pipes and drains, Wingfield in Adelaide's northern suburbs

Don't get caught sleeping on the job in Wingfield, you'll be woken up by a freight train heading out of the main rail yards in Dry Creek and Mawson Lakes.  Your likely to spot the most train activity while working in Wingfield would be along South Terrace and a small section of Cormack Road before the trains exit and enter Ottoway.

During the day time hours of the week between Monday to Friday you'll find the streets in and out of Wingfield very busy.  Of an evening things quiet down and its not a place you might want to be found wondering around in with the Gypsy Jokers Motor Cycle (GJMC) club calling this location there home there can be a spot of police activity occasionally.

Wingfield which is one of the states older suburbs was formed back in 1877.  It has become home to Adelaide's largest industrial and commercial industries and lets not forget the Wingfield dump on the Northern side of the Port River Express way.  Due to the fact many of the states head offices are located here its not un common to find more higher end drinking and boiling water dispensers such as the ZIP Hydro Tap and the Billi models.   These need regular servicing and a times can be a little challenging for our plumbers due to the complex nature of the computer controlled systems inside of them, but regardless of how big the challenge we always get the job done.

The city of Port Adelaide Enfield look after the day to day running of this location and its surrounding suburbs and over time our company Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting has built up a strong professional relationship with the staff.

If you or one of your team are looking for repair work, servicing or installation of anything gas, plumbing or drain related contact our reception counter today and book a plumber for your business.
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No Hot Water? Get brand new hot water systems interest free today for up to 24 months!

Has your old hot water system broken down and it’s no longer repairable?  Is it time to upgrade to something new with a minimum 5-star energy rating?  Well you have come to the right place.  Mayfair Plumbing in Adelaide have recently joined forces with Certegy Ezi Pay to now offer each and every one of our wonderful customers the benefit of owning a new hot water system but not having to pay until later.  Our customers can now choose from either 12 months or 24 months interest free terms through Certegy Ezi Pay.  If this sounds like a great deal to you please visit us at help me get interest free hot water today.

Whether it be a new continuous flow system or even a gas storage system you can get it interest free.  Mayfair Plumbing also deal with electric storage and instant electric hot water systems.  Solar is becoming a very popular method for heating hot water and we can have a 1 or 2 panel system installed today to your home for 12 or 24 months interest free through our new finance partners at Certegy Ezi Pay Today.

You no longer need to suffer through freezing cold showers there's finally a solution to your hot water problems and its thanks to the team at Mayfair in Adelaide, we will get your hot water back into gear with minimal fuss and no up front cost, that's a bonus.  Call today and we discuss getting your household back with hot water 0429 361 819.  It doesn't matter what suburb your in we service all of SA from Elizabeth through to Norwood right down to Marion if you need a new hot water service we will get the job done.

Call Mayfair Plumbing today for Interest free hot water 0429 361 819

The importance of as constructed plumbing drawings

How many times do you go to a job to investigate a plumbing or gas problem for the first time and no one knows where anything discharges to or how to isolate anything?  Far too many times!!

Usually in an emergency situation we find ourselves at a job where we are expected to unblock a drain or fix a burst water pipe in an absolute hurry, but we have never been to this particular property before and no one on site has any idea about where we can find an isolation valve or an inspection opening for the sewer and storm water drains.

When it comes to commercial property the value of as constructed drawings is the equivalent of gold for a plumber.  For us as licensed plumbers to come to a business we have never attended before and to have access to drawings which will point us in the right direction of how to safely fix a plumbing problem is priceless.

During the construction of a new build some plumbing firms will cut corners and not have as built plans drawn up (cutting corners), this just spells disaster for later years to come.  With a quick look at an as constructed drawing we can quickly identify if perhaps grass has grown over an IP or perhaps the dry wall company forgot to cut in an access hatch for an isolation valve on the gas lines.

At Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting we have our own in house team of draft people who draw all of our as constructed sewer, water, gas, storm water and infrastructure plans using the latest programs such as Auto CAD and BIM.  The benefit of using this technology is that it does not matter which one of our technicians we send to the job (if our construction team originally built it in Adelaide) they can always access our online data base of files from jobs we have constructed over the years to get an understanding immediately of how to best tackle to problem.

Overlay of hydraulic services installed inside multi story development

What is the most important factor to being a great plumber?

I quite often get asked by customers who have young nephews or a son what do you need to be a plumber?  There are the obvious answers such as: willing to get your hands dirty, work with sewerage and be prepared to do a 4-year apprenticeship.  BUT what I have found throughout my life as a plumber which has served me well is a huge amount of patience!

There are many fiddly little tasks that you can be asked to attempt when you come to someone’s home to fix a plumbing problem.  Tasks like replacing a kitchen mixer tap to an existing sink, you have to get on your back and reach up into the back of the old mixer taps fixing point, in most cases the nut will be corroded and you will endless amounts of in the most awkward positions trying to get the old tap out.

Other things such as fault finding hot water systems, unblocking really stubborn drains, finding gas leaks and chasing roof leaks.  I’m sure other plumbers could create a list much longer than the one I have just talked about but regardless patience is a key point.

I can remember doing my apprenticeship and seeing other tradesman frequently losing their temper and throwing things and of course saying an obscene amount of swear words in the process, this is not the type of behavior you want to display to your customers in their home.

I would like to hear from you about your key skills which you believe are needed to be a good plumber??

Do liquid drain cleaners really work?

Its everyone's solution to a "BLOCKED DRAIN", just tip some sort of liquid drain cleaner down the pipes and the blockage will sort itself out, simple as that!

Is this correct?  Yes it may well be the case depending on the type of blocked drain you are experiencing, but in majority of the cases it will not help long term and if it does short term it will be a band aid to a much more under lying the problem.

In this blog we dissect what will and wont help you get that pesky blocked sewer resolved quickly and of course easy on the back pocket.

Okay so you manage a hotel, pub, shopping centre or some form of commercial operation?  The chances are that in the gents washrooms there is at a minimum one urinal?  And every now and again it becomes slow to drain and then all of a sudden its blocked (no flow)?!!

So this will be the only situation where a liquid drain cleaner will truly works its magic properly and should only be performed by a licensed plumber.  At Mayfair Plumbing and Gasfitting we use a product called hydrochloric acid (this should only ever be used by a licensed plumber).  We firstly dry the urinal trap out of any water or urine and fill the trap with the hydrochloric acid.  The room must be well ventilated and the correct Safety Equipment must always be used (gloves, overalls, masks and safety glasses).  We would typically let the initial dose of acid sit for 5 minutes and then flush with hot water if possible otherwise cold is fine.  Depending on the severity of the blockage 2 to 4 doses of acid can be needed (and the time in which the acid sits for will vary depending once again on the severity of the blockage) in order to get the desired flow back into the urinal drain lines.

Your other typical type of blockages that people will contact us about after they have attempted the use of a liquid drain cleaner are: Hand Basin not draining properly, kitchen sink slow to drain away and shower gurgling after 3 minutes of use.

All these fixtures have traps installed to them to stop the rise of sewer gases into the property. When you tip an off the shelf liquid drain cleaner into these fixtures the crystals etc just end up staying in the trap itself and not helping at all.  In most of the cases the actual blockages lie further than just the trap itself and the liquid drain cleaner is either not strong enough or never ends up reaching the blockage to actually resole the problem.

When we are addressing blockages which are within the above locations of your home or office it will be one of the following things causing the blockage:  tree roots, hair, grease, fat and collapsed drainage pipes.  All of these mentioned blockages require some form mechanical intervention in order to properly have the flow established again inside the drain pipes.  These forms of blockages are very intense and a liquid drain cleaner may start to slightly desolve the problem but it is inevitable that one day you will need a hydro jet drain cleaning machine out to your plot and have the invasion removed.

If you do have a very minor blockage for example in the kitchen it could be that there is some small amounts of grease and fat stuck inside of the trap below your bowl, in this example a liquid drain cleaner could assist, but it is most likely that with such a minor blockage you would not even be noticing the resistance in flow to start with so the need for a liquid drain cleaner would most likely not even come into play.

If there is something in this blog which we can help you with further please dont hesitate in contacting us further on 0429 361 819 or email: plumbers@mayfairplumbing.com.au

Anti hammer tap washers - do they work??

Depending on your situation anti hammer tap washers can work, but they are not a fix for every situation.

For an anti hammer tap washer to work correctly the face or seat which the actual washer seals against inside the wall or tap body needs to be immaculate so very old seats are not likely to seal properly due to imperfections in the brass housing.  To achieve the perfect seat a re-seating tool must be used (we always recommend that a licensed plumber perform this task).

As a guide if your are experiencing very dramatic water hammer throughout your home there are probably other things which will need to be done as well as anti hammer washers such as anti hammer arrestors installed on the actual pipe work and maybe even a pressure reducing valve at the boundary connection to the street mains.

Typically the most common location we install anti hammer tap washers for our customers is in the shower and hand basin, this is where the most adjustment of the water temperature takes place and there fore slight or large amounts of water hammer can be heard.

When it comes too selecting an "anti hammer tap washer" your local plumber will most likely have a brand of choice which he or she like to always use, but if your attempting this yourself we recommend hydro seal anti hammer washers, there are other brands on the market such as fix a tap, doust, enduraseal, ramjet, kinetic and performa it will just depend on your local suppliers stock.  As a guide on costs a packet of 2 is some where under the $20au mark, they are a lot more expensive then your run of the mill tap washer but they are specifically designed to perform a task.

So to answer the question, do anti hammer tap washers work?  Yes, but its best that your local plumbing company advise on what will work best in your situation.  For more information and questions please feel free to visit us at https://www.facebook.com/Mayfair-Plumbing-Gasfitting-814447295232681/ or call us on the plumbing direct line 0429 361 819

Anti hammer tap washers used by Mayfair Plumbing

How you can change to instant/continuous flow gas hot water in Adelaide, South Australia

If your looking to convert your old hot water tank to instantaneous gas fired hot water then there's a few things you'll need to have checked out first by a licensed gas plumber in Adelaide, South Australia.

• Do you currently have gas at the property?
• Can you get gas to the property?  Will it be natural gas or bottled lpg?
• Is the gas supply pipe work large enough to provide the right amount of gas to the new hot water system.
• What is the gas supply pressure going to be to the new location high or low pressure?
• Will the location of the instantaneous/continuous flow hot water service comply with Australian Standards?
• Is there access to an external weather proof power point?  Within 1 metre of the new location?
• Is there excessive water pressure on site and will a pressure limiting device be needed?
• Is the plumbing firm licensed to install gas hot water service's and will they be performing the electrical for you as well?  Or will you need to engage an electrician separately and at what cost?

Some of these factors are rather minor and can add small amounts to the total such as $200 to the total cost of the job but others such as getting a complete new gas main installed or enlarging section's of the gas pipe work can add thousands of dollars to the whole job, quite the investment.

The location of the gas pipe work on the property can also reflect the cost of the job.  If the pipe work is in the ground there will be extensive digging involved and if the pipe work is in a roof or cavity access can be quite tricky and will often require at least two tradesman to perform the task, once again adding substantial costs to the project.

If you did previously have a gas storage hot water system in place the likely hood of the gas supply now being large enough to supply sufficient gas to your new continuous flow gas hot water system is very slim.  The reason behind this is that gas fired storage hot water tanks are a slow burning furnace which heats a tank of 135L in approx 60 minutes, where is a continuous flow gas hot water system like the name suggests it is often referred to as instant and needs a large amount of power (gas) to deliver this result instantly and allow the hot water service to work to its maximum efficiency.

If you are not considering staying at the property for a long period of time then the investment may not be worth it and instead a newer version of your old system (which most likely could be 3 star rated) could be considered such as a Rheem Stellar 5 star rated hot water service.  The difference in gas consumption between a 3 star rated unit and a new 5 star rated unit is approx 4,000 mega joules annually, so as you can see from this information you will already be financially in front as far as gas consumption annually (per year).

However if you are thinking of investing in the future and seriously considering up grading to instant gas hot water there are many different things to look at and think about.  What brand will you select?  Bosch, Rheem, DUX, Rinnai, Kelvinator, Thermann, Raypak and Quantum.  How many litres per minute do you require?  16 litres or maybe perhaps even 32 litres per minute, these factors will all depend on how many bathrooms you have and the size of the water supply to the new hot water service.  Majority of houses have a small 15mm (half inch 1/2") cold water feed to the existing water service so there is no real gain in putting in a large continuous flow hot water service such as a Bosch 26e as the unit will only produce what it is delivered.

If you would like to talk to a plumber about your gas hot water service requirements why not visit us at http://mayfairplumbing.com.au/services/hot-water/ we would love to hear from you and discuss your next hot water project.  Remember we also work in a close relationship with Certegy Ezy Pay to give you 12 or 24 months interest free on your hot water upgrades in Adelaide, South Australia 5000.

New Installation of a Gas Instant Hot Water Service, replacing an old storage gas hot water system.

The Bosch 17L continuous flow hot water system.  6 star rated energy efficiency.

The Rinnai B16 model of continuous flow hot water services can deliver up to 60 degrees of hot water direct to any tap in the home or office while maintaining a huge 5 star energy rating a true leader in its class.