by Mick Ruttley | Jul 8, 2014 | Blocked Drain
Pippy discovers what happens when gardens and plumbing don’t get along A beautiful landscaped garden in the Earlwood turned into an enemy of the waterways as Pipe Perfection Plumbers’ Darren Clancy found out. Pippy the J Van reports on what happens when gardens and...
by Mick Ruttley | Jun 11, 2014 | Blocked Drain
Darren Clancy, head plumber at Pipe Perfection Plumbers, almost gets wiped out at a house in Marrickville. Pippy the J Van was there to witness and report on the failed flush. When we pulled up to a new two-storey house in Marrickville, I thought we would be there to...
by Mick Ruttley | Apr 29, 2014 | Blocked Drain
Darren is a plumber, so what was the Pipe Perfection Plumbers founder doing wielding a jackhammer at a job in Earlwood? Pippy the J Van tells us the story …… When Darren and I pulled up in front of a renovated house in the inner west suburb of Earlwood, we...
by Mick Ruttley | Feb 27, 2014 | Bathroom, Blocked Drain, Drainage, Master Plumber, Plumbing, Sydney Plumber
Sodium bicarbonate, bicarb soda, baking soda—whatever you like to call it, this miracle powder can neutralise pH, clean your house and get rid of smells, all for a few dollars a box. You can usually purchase sodium bicarbonate or baking soda (not to be confused with...
by Mick Ruttley | Feb 12, 2014 | Blocked Drain, Blocked sewer, Drainage, Master Plumber, Plumbing, Sydney Plumber
With Sydney forecast to enjoy summer temperatures for a few more months yet, the heat can herald a whole bunch of plumbing issues. Here are four checks that will keep you cool (temperature AND temperament) through the final months. 1. Air conditioning checks If you’re...
by Mick Ruttley | Jan 28, 2014 | Bathroom, Blocked Drain, Drainage, Kitchen, Master Plumber, Plumbing, Sydney Plumber
Whether it’s your Australia Day barbie or a get together to take advantage of the season’s long days, a party can quickly become a disaster if there’s an issue with your pipes. Here are the most common party problems and how to fix or prevent them. Problem: Lots of...
