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This national scheme applies mandatory water efficiency labelling and minimum performance standards to household water-using products.
The WELS Scheme provides nationally consistent water efficiency information to consumers at point of purchase and encourages manufacturers to design more water-efficient products. The WELS Scheme aims to encourage the uptake of water-efficient products and appliances in domestic and commercial areas while maintaining individual choice and accounting for regional variations in water supply in urban Australia.
WELS Water Rating label
The WELS Water Rating label is mandatory across Australia for showers, clothes washing machines, dishwashers, toilet equipment, urinal equipment and tap equipment.
Many homeowners first become aware of a water leak at their property when they receive their latest quarterly bill. At a time of water shortage and increased costs of utility services, if a water leak is caught in its early stages, excessive water loss and large water bills can be avoided. A very simple way to check if you have a water leak is to perform a water meter test.
Here’s how it works.
Ok so you have a gas hot water service and you have just discovered that our pilot flame has gone out. The following steps will help you relight your gas hot water pilot flame in a few easy steps.
Step 1 - Ensure your gas supply is turned on
You gas meter is generally located at the front of your property. It will have a shut off valve which must be in the vertical position (on).
If your gas meter was found to be in the off position, you must firstly purge any air which may have entered the gas line when the gas meter was turned off. Air in the gas line will prevent you from relighting your gas hot water system’s pilot flame.
A storage hot water system usually has a storage tank between 90 – 350L in capacity. The usual life span of a storage hot water system is between 7 and 12 years.
The life span of a storage hot water system is dependent on many factors. Some of these factors are frequency of use, the stored water temperature, the quality of water supply, the condition of the sacrificial anode (if present) and the tank material.
Here are some helpful ways to increase the life span and energy efficiency of your hot water system.
The stars on the Energy Rating label indicate the relative energy efficiency of the model. The most energy efficient appliances have the most stars (maximum six). Energy rating labels help you to compare the running costs and energy efficiency levels of different models of appliances. By selecting the most energy efficient appliance you can reduce energy use and costs.Most major household appliances now carry Energy Rating labels, including:
Do you have a blocked sewer or storm water drain? Is your storm water drain prone to blockages after a heavy storm? Are you tired of calling a plumber to attend to your drain which keeps blocking? Are you aware of the internal condition of your sewer or storm water drain?
A CCTV drain camera inspection will reveal faults and causes of blockages within a sewer or storm water drain. Large repair costs or ongoing maintenance expenses can be reduced with an annual camera inspection strategy.
As common as storm water flooding may be, it is very surprising to know just how few home owners take the necessary action to prevent storm water damage to their property.
Here are a few helpful hints to help you keep your house gutters and storm water drains from overflowing.