Marley Stratus spouting is designed with a high front to conceal untidy roof-lines and will ensure the efficient flow of rainwater. The stylish half round spouting will complement any style of home from classic villa or beach house to the modern mono-pitch. This 100% recyclable system will never rust, rot or corrode.

The spouting is easy to install and does not require as much labour as long run metal or copper alternatives. The system has the option of internal brackets for smooth lines, or for a striking design statement and ease of cleaning choose the external bracket system.

If you are interested in getting a free no obligation quote to get the Marley Stratus installed on your house call Eagle Plumbing today. You might be surprised how affordable it actually is!

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People always ask me about hot water cylinder blankets and wraps that go around their hot water cylinder.

I am in two minds about them. Now-days a new hot-water cylinder is pretty well insulated. Putting on a wrap will save some energy but what I believe is more beneficial is lagging the pipework immediately around the hot water cylinder. If you touch the pipes and they are hot you are definitely losing plenty of energy out of them and they are more often than not hotter that the cylinder itself. This is very easy and affordable to do and does not require much of your time at all.

Here are some pretty helpful step by step ways to  insulate your exposed pipework.

• Do not use a hot water tap for about 1hr

• At you hot water cylinder touch the water pipes to determine which pipes are losing heat while the hot water is static.

• Lag all pipework that is hot or moderately warm.

• Use a split type lagging like the one shown as it is easier to retrofit on existing installations.

• Make sure there are no gaps between insulation and all seams are taped, (some lagging has a pre-glued seam or even a seam with a sticky lap.)

You will be able to buy lagging at your local plumbing merchant and is easily installable without the need to call a plumber.

Here are my 5 tips about Installing a New Bathroom. These can save you heaps!

1. Look for Sales

Bathrooms are sometimes marked up by over 200% in the Showroom so keep an eye out for sales where product prices can be reduced dramatically. Talk to your local plumber – some will let you access their discounts if you pay upfront.

2. Choose your fittings before the job is about to start

Before the job is about to start it is far more efficient to have all your selections completed before the tradesmen start. Your builder or plumber can help you with this and it will give you piece of mind know exactly what is being installed.

3. Get involved

The old saying  “the more you put in the more you get out” definitely applies with bathrooms. Work with the builder and plumber and get as much advice and tips possible so you can make more educated decisions and take control of the project.

4. Hot Water

Does your hot water cylinder have enough pressure? In older houses with low pressure putting certain types of tapware in can have a bad effect on an existing low pressure hotwater cylinder and also restricts the variety of tapware you can use. Most of the time it is more efficient to swap the hotwater cylinder to a mains pressure at the same time as the bathroom is being upgraded – this is down to access to more tapware, less call out charges, and the big winner is how much better the shower feels!!!

5. Use qualified tradesmen

By law plumbers must be licensed or certified to carry work out on any part of plumbing in your house. They also have to carry a card showing that they are licensed and show it to the consumer on request. Make sure your plumber holds a current licence so you can be assured your job is done properly. You should also ask for a “producer statement” this is a document that states that the plumbing has been carried out to the correct standard and also forms a guarantee for a certain amount of time.

Builders are also undergoing the same legislation called the “licensed building practitioner” and will be held accountable for inferior work, this is to safeguard the consumer from defective workmanship. If your builder is a licensed building practitioner he has gone through trade training and registered with the department of labour to prove he/she is capable to carry out such works.

Not using qualified tradesmen can be dangerous and could lead to voiding of insurance is something happened.