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Do these magnets look familiar?

We're getting reports of them popping up in and around Brisbane, and authorities are urging people to throw them out and urging customers, contractors and suppliers to be cautious in any dealings with them.

The plumbing magnet did the rounds earlier this year, prompting a public warning from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission because it listed a NSW licence number belonging to Belal Dassouki, registered Director of associated entity, Plumbing Detectives Pty Ltd (http://bit.ly/2AdtZN3)

"Neither Belal Dassouki nor Plumbing Detectives Pty Ltd hold a QBCC licence and therefore are not permitted to carry out, or enter into contracts to carry out, building work, including plumbing, in Queensland," QBCC warned earlier this year.

"The QBCC warns all persons in Queensland dealing with Belal Dassouki or Plumbing Detectives Pty Ltd to exercise extreme caution."

They're currently looking into a number of potential breaches of the QBCC Act. A spokeswoman says appropriate regulatory action will be taken in due course.

Meanwhile, the light bulb magnet contains no licence number at all. Electrical Safety Office, which licences electricians in Queensland, said, "all electrical contractors must display their licence number on all advertising" and urged people to throw the magnets out if they get them (http://bit.ly/2DR8c1T)

The QBCC urges consumers who have contracted with or had any dealings with Belal Dassouki or Plumbing Detectives PtyLtd to contact the QBCC on 139 333.

So far we've had reports of these magnets arriving in an envelope together in:

▪Alexandra Hills
▪Birkdale
▪Cleveland
▪Deception Bay
▪Mount Gravatt
▪Ormiston
▪Redlands
▪Salisbury
▪Thornlands
▪Tingalpa

17/07/2018

HOT WATER - YOUR BEST ALLY AND WORST ENEMY IN WINTER

In summer, we barely notice how effective (or ineffective) our hot water heater is. While it’s warm, you’re not as desperate for that steamy shower.

If you're lucky enough to have your own set of fire breathing dragons, you’re all set for hot water, but if you don't have the luxury of dragons to heat your water, you'll need to make sure your hot water heater is in tip top shape.

There’s one simple trick to avoiding the disaster of a mid-Winter hot water catastrophe: a hot water tank inspection! Call an expert who knows what to look for in a hot water investigation. There are three basic checks you can perform yourself:

General tank condition - you want to be looking for any rust marks on the outside of the heater, leaks, or any other signs that the metal is degrading or corroding.
Safety relief valve - check if the safety relief valve is dripping. It is designed to drip when heating the water inside, but it shouldn't be dripping constantly. It is critical to the safety of your system that the safety relief valve is working properly, so if you notice a continuous drip then call a professional immediately.
Sacrificial anode: your sacrificial anode attracts corrosive elements in the water, which prevents corrosion of the rest of the inside of your hot water system. However, these degrade over time and must be replaced regularly.
Check your hot water heater manual to see how often your anode should be replaced, as doing so can extend the life of your tank.
If you start to get brown water from your hot water taps, it is likely that your anode had degraded, or even worse, the inside of your tank is already rusting and may burst - call a plumber immediately!
Consult your manual, but on average, a hot water heater needs professional inspection every year or two. This investigation will ensure you’re not relying on the maester’s tricks to keep your water warm: you’ve got some great hot water, and your home is safe from a dangerous explosion or leak.