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Almac Plumbing
As experienced plumbers and gasfitters local to the Bayside area, we know that domestic and commercial plumbing and drainage, gas services, and hydronic heating are confusing which is why you call the experts—Almac Plumbing! Servicing Brighton, Sandringham, Hampton and Bayside we are only a phone call away on 1300 125 622 if you need us.
Outdoor Gas Heaters: Warm pools and pergolas in minutes!
Whilst the days in Melbourne are getting warmer, the nights can still be cool. And, let’s be honest, living in Melbourne means we need to be ready for four seasons in a day no matter the time of year! As local gasfitters in Melbourne, we highly recommend looking into...
Selecting the right wood heater for your Melbourne home
According to the Australian Home Heating Association, about 900,000 Victorian homeowners have switched to wood heating and not looked back! Wood heaters are a cost-effective, sustainable and elegant way to heat your home. Factors to consider before purchasing a wood...
Safe & reliable gas appliance installations for Melbourne
There are so many reasons to use natural gas for your home. However, gas installations for homes and businesses can be complicated. Gas safety When installing gas appliances, hiring a qualified gas fitter is the smartest move you can make. Natural gas is highly...
Warm up your home with a fireplace installation
Nothing like a fire to warm you up during the chilly Melbourne winters! Wood heaters have been a popular choice for heating homes around Bayside, Brighton and Sandringham for years. Wood heater placement Whether you heat your home with a gas log fire installation or...
5 signs you need to replace your hot water system
Having hot water is a must on those chilly Melbourne days. Hot water is a luxury we often take for granted. Rarely do we think about our hot water until we need a new hot water system installation or hot water heater repair. Signs you need to replace your hot water...
Sewer Drainage versus Stormwater Drainage – What’s the Difference?
As residential plumbers in Melbourne, we often have homeowners ask the difference between sewer and stormwater drainage. First, to understand the difference between sewer and stormwater drainage, you need to understand sewage. What is sewage? Sewage is...
What does a Melbourne commercial plumber do?
Commercial plumbers plan, install and maintain commercial plumbing systems in establishments such as restaurants, cafes, and commercial businesses in Brighton, Sandringham, Hampton and Bayside areas. Commercial plumbing explained From real estate agencies,...
4 things about portable gas heaters that you want to know
There are two kinds of gas heaters in Victoria - flued gas heaters and open flued gas heaters. While flued gas heaters are a cost-effective, environmentally-friendly way to heat your Hampton home, open flued gas heaters are considered quite unsafe nowadays as they...
Why wood heating isn’t as bad as you think
You will often hear two arguments around Australia - the correct way to eat Vegemite and whether or not wood heaters pollute the environment. Air quality concerns Many people in urban areas of Victoria and particularly in bigger cities like Melbourne are concerned...
Hot Water Problems Explained by Melbourne Plumber
Sometimes we see four seasons in a day in Melbourne. While we fare better than our friends on the northern side of the world, winter can be cold in Melbourne, and there is nothing better than a hot shower to warm up. Now imagine warming up in a nice hot shower, and...
