Effective Relining - No Longer a Pipe Dream

If you're reading this, chances are that you're looking to fix a troublesome drainage system. Whilst complete pipe replacement may seem like a fantastic option, why not first consider the benefits of pipe relining? Here are five outstanding reasons to choose pipe relining over pipe replacement.

1.  Lower Installation Costs

Pipe relining in Sydney and NSW is easily the more economical option. Pipe replacement can leave you with unnecessary surface disruption and more restoration at your end than actually needed. No digging and destruction means you'll be able to rehabilitate more pipe for your buck and therefore extend your restoration efforts.

2.  Pipe Integrity

If your pipes are being slowly worn away by harsh chemicals like hydrogen sulfide, or are suffering from tuberculation - then pipe relining should be your first choice. Pipe relining provides excellent corrosion resistance and protection from root growth to ensure that your pipes are structurally durable for a sustained period of time.

3.  Go Green

Complete pipe replacement can cause heavy water loss from a drainage system (known as exfiltration). This is a serious environmental hazard, yet can easily be avoided by simply choosing to reline. Pipe relining not only prevents exfiltration, but also eliminates the need to dispose of removed materials, particularly in zones where asbestos cement was used. This makes pipe relining an environmentally friendly option

4.  Flexibility

More and more customers are choosing pipe relining for its flexibility as it leaves sewer segments decoupled from end to end. The materials used in pipe relining also provide an optimal Manning's roughness coefficient (as good as 0.010).

5.  Top-notch Technology

Trenchless technologies are in continuous development and have come a long way since their humble beginnings. The introduction of air and steam curing has led to huge advancements in plumbing, resulting in quicker installation times, and lower costs and energy for everyone involved.

As you can see, there are many benefits of choosing to reline instead of replace. Here at G.F. James Plumbing we offer not just one, but two types of pipe relining technology (Blueline & Redline) to assist in the treatment and repair of your blocked drains. Sydney-located and servicing NSW for over 36 years, we're just a call away so give us a ring on 02 9649 1099 today.

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Saving Water Commercially

It is extremely important that every Australian is careful how they use water, and this includes commercial plumbing and industrial plumbing in Sydney. Over 1.4 billion litres of water is used in Sydney, with businesses, industries, and schools using 420 million litres alone. A lot of water can be saved when it comes to commercial and industrial sectors.

The Facts: Water is a vital resource. Without it there wouldn’t be life. So how do commercial buildings use commercial plumbing, like the thousands of businesses in Sydney, use this important resource?

• 26% of the water used is actually leaking away out of taps, urinals, cisterns, pipes, valves, and pumps

• 37% is used in amenities like toilets, showers, and kitchenettes

• 31% is used in cooling towers, including those for air conditioners

• 3% gets used in retail, such as in food outlets

• 2% goes to cleaning

• 1% goes to landscaping and watering plants and gardens

It is incredibly disturbing that the third highest use of water in a commercial building is through leakage and wastage. It is also quite scary to realise that amenities use the most water. So what can you do as a business to do your part in saving water and reducing those 420 million litres being used each year?

Education: Education is always a key step when it comes to changing habits and behaviours. Get everyone in your building to realise exactly what is happening when they leave the tap running or take a long time in the shower. Make sure that they’re aware that just because they aren’t paying for the water they use that this water isn’t a surplus or an additional to the water they use at home - it’s all from the same source, it’s all part of that 1.4 billion litres.

Water Saving Devices: There are plenty of commercial plumbers in Sydney, and all of them can install a number of water saving devices in your business. Water saving devices include:

• Dual flush toilets

• Timer flow taps

• Waterless urinals

• Flow controllers

Any one of these devices can save water, and save you money in the long-term.

If you’re looking for commercial plumbers in Sydney, call G.F. James Plumbing on (02) 9649 1099, or enquire online at www.gfjamesplumbing.com.au.

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Rainwater Tanks

Many plumbing services in Sydney can help you make sure that your water use is environmentally sound. These plumbing services may install water saving devices in your home, like low pressure shower heads, or even rainwater tanks so you can water your garden or wash your car without needing to use mains water.

If you are considering having a rainwater tank installed at your home, here are a few key things to consider:

• Benefits: There are many great benefits you will receive when you choose to have a rainwater tank installed on your property. These are just a few of those benefits:

              -    Reduce your water consumption

              -    Potential exemption from Water Wise Rules

              -    Reduce water bills

              -    Reduce impact of stormwater on drainage infrastructure and roads

• Uses: What exactly can you do with the rainwater you collect in your tank? These are a few of the more common uses:

              -     Topping up the pool

              -     Watering the garden

              -     Washing cars

              -     Cleaning pavements

              -     Washing pets

              -     Flushing toilets

              -     Washing clothes

It is important to note that with the latter two, you will need to get in touch with a Quick Check agent working on behalf of Sydney Water to ensure a smooth transition between water supplies.

• Regulations: To ensure everyone's safety before you get in touch with any Sydney plumbing services to install your rainwater tank, make sure that you:

               -    Get in touch with your local council to find out if there are any                           requirements you need to meet, or rules you need to follow

               -    Have a look at the NSW Planning and Infrastructure’s NSW 
                    Housing Code to see what rules you and your rainwater tank need 
                    to comply with

It can seem like a lot to take in for the seemingly simple act of installing a rainwater tank, but all regulations are created and maintained as a means to keep everyone safe and to ensure that your rainwater tank really is saving water, and therefore saving your money.

If you are looking at plumbing services in Sydney, call G.F. James Plumbing on (02) 9649 1099 or enquire online at www.gfjamesplumbing.com.au.

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