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Fixing Holiday Home Hot Water Hassles: A Quick Guide 04 Dec 2024

Fixing Holiday Home Hot Water Hassles: A Quick Guide

Ensure a hassle-free holiday at your vacation home with our expert tips for handling hot water issues. From power checks to sediment buildup, our blog has you covered. Enjoy a worry-free getaway!

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Unravelling the Hastings Hot Water Cylinder Mystery 27 Jul 2024

Unravelling the Hastings Hot Water Cylinder Mystery

The mystery surrounding the alarming rate of hot-water cylinder failures in Hastings, New Zealand, has finally been solved. A new report, commissioned by the council and conducted by Stantec Consulting, sheds light on the root cause and offers a potential chemical solution to address the issue.

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Chlorine issues with pipes and hot water cylinders 13 Apr 2024

Chlorine issues with pipes and hot water cylinders

While corrosion and leaks to water pipes and hot water cylinders can be caused by a number of things, it is widely understood that chlorinated water can contribute to the issue.

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Do I need a new hot water cylinder? 12 Apr 2024

Do I need a new hot water cylinder?

One of the questions that we get asked a lot at The Cylinder Guy is whether our customers need a new hot water cylinder or whether the present one can be fixed.

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How do I drain a hot water cylinder? 03 Feb 2024

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 2024

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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