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Common mistakes to avoid when buying a hot water cylinder 12 Apr 2023

Common mistakes to avoid when buying a hot water cyl…

Buying a new hot water cylinder can be a daunting task; one which many people will have no prior product knowledge or experience in.

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Electric powered hot water cylinders 12 Apr 2023

Electric powered hot water cylinders

Electric hot water cylinders are the most common form of hot water heating system found in New Zealand, using an electric heating element to heat the water in the cylinder, providing a constant supply of hot water.

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How do I drain a hot water cylinder? 03 Feb 2023

How do I drain a hot water cylinder?

Follow these instructions to drain your hot water cylinder before the Plumber can get there and assess what needs to happen next.

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Pete’s advice if your hot water cylinder is leaking! 09 Jan 2023

Pete’s advice if your hot water cylinder is leaking!

Leaks can be caused by a number of factors, including loose connections, faulty parts, excessive pressure, cracks in the tank and most commonly corrosion due to age.

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Pete’s tips on maintaining your hot water cylinder 09 Jan 2023

Pete’s tips on maintaining your hot water cylinder

Your hot water cylinder is probably the last thing on your mind when it comes to household maintenance tasks, but this often overlooked appliance does need some attention once in a while to keep it running at peak performance levels and prolong its potential lifespan.

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All about gas water heating 04 Aug 2023

All about gas water heating

A common concern people have when purchasing a gas hot water heating system is the future of gas in New Zealand. Rest assured gas will remain a vital source of energy in New Zealand homes for many decades to come

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