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Alright, in this video I’m going to show you how to reset the reset button if you’ve tripped the reset button in your electric hot water tank.

This particular one is a 40 gallon General Electric one, and about two years old at the time I’m filming this.

And it has like two elements on it, one on the bottom, one on the top, and the reset button popped on me.

I was working on something upstairs electrical and I think it popped the switch. So what I’m going to do is.

You want to make sure the power is off before you go into the patch panel here. So I’m going to undo these two screws.

There’s one at the bottom. Then once you get these two screws out, you will more than likely will see some insulation in the way.

And on this unit the reset button is right here so you’re gonna push it back in and that just kinda reset the electric to go to the bottom element and stuff. You’re gonna wanna put the fiberglass insulation back in.

Make sure you have your cover the right way. You never want to leave this uncovered because someone could get electrocuted if they happen to brush up against the wires inside.

If you have any pets they like to jump on top of an electric hot water heater, God only knows what they can get in to.

Basically you hit that reset button and put the cover back on.

You’re probably going to want to wait twenty minutes to a half hour and see if that has solved the issue for you. I hope that you liked the video and I hope this helps.

3 Everyday Concerns & Commercial Plumbing Problems

Office managers and business owners in New South Wales have a lot more to worry about with their workplace plumbing, as opposed to the worrying done by residents of private homes.

If a pipe leaks or a toilet experiences issues at home, you can simply do work around it until a plumber arrives to resolve it.

However, in a commercial setting, a problem with the plumbing system can critically impact your business, resulting in a harder to work in space for your employees, and reducing your customers’ experience in your business.

When looking for a plumber, you need a professional who understands the differences between residential plumbing and commercial plumbing, and can respond appropriately.

Here are 3 typical concerns with commercial plumbing that any plumber you call in should understand.

1. Higher Demand At home, you have only a small number of sinks and toilets, working for a handful of people. Yet in a commercial space, you surely have users and a lot more hard working appliances. Higher demand signifies a more complex plumbing system, and also more likelihood of a breakdown in any given section at any given time.
2. The Need for Expediency As mentioned above, a commercial plumbing complication needs to be corrected fast, before your business is potentially affected. A non functioning toilet, for instance, limits customers and staff options when they need to use the bathroom: a less-than-ideal situation for all parties involved. This means a good plumber has to work quickly to save you from losing money, while still making sure the job gets done right.
3. Higher Stories Most office workspaces are often located in towers with multiple stories, with bathrooms and kitchens on all levels. This brings gravity into the equation, which has the ability to cause a lot of trouble for the plumber to deal with.

If you’re an office manager or business owner with a commercial plumbing problems, call the professionals at Inline Plumbing right away!

3 Common Plumbing Problems To Watch Out For In Winter

Winter has arrived in Australia and the cold weather has already started growing over New South Wales.

This poses a great deal of unique risks for your plumbing system, which can result in a big problem if you’re not careful.

Plumbers usually stay very busy during winter, encountering common plumbing problems.

The sooner you are aware of these problems, as well as the more you know what to look for, the faster you can respond and save yourself from a big bill.

1. Grease in Your Pipes

Warm, thick comfort foods are the perfect meals to enjoy during the cooler seasons. Whilst preparing food, be sure that you don’t let anything that could block or clog the drain fall down in it. In particular, you should never pour hot grease and fats down your drain.

They will solidify quickly in the coolness of your pipes and can easily cause blockages if you let them. Avoid at all costs pouring any oils, grease or hot fats down your drain during winter cooking, and if you notice signs of a clog, call in a plumber to check the problem out.

2. Frozen Pipes

Frozen pipes are a huge problem in the outer Sydney suburbs and the regional areas of New South Wales in the winter.

When water freezes in your pipes, it puts a lot of pressure on your plumbing system, potentially even bursting a few pipes.

Luckily, preventing frozen pipes is as easy as running your water outlets and faucets just a tiny bit, only letting them trickle when you turn them off, and by leaving the heat turned on overnight. Plumbers can also insulate pipes that are near an outside wall or in similar troubled spots to keep the water from freezing.

3. Burst Hot Water Systems

The extra burden during the winter months usually sees a spike of hot water systems needing to be replaced. Check your hot water heater for leaks or potential faults.

If you require help with any plumbing problem or have any plumbing concerns, call us today.

3 Ways to Spot A Slab Leak

A slab leak is a serious problem in your house, mainly because it can be very hard to detect or access.

The problem becomes apparent when a pipe that is built into the base of your house, beneath a concrete courtyard or another inaccessible location, springs what would usually be an ordinary leak. These days, plumbers can use advanced technology to identify the leak and repair the pipe, but the main issues arise when detecting it.

The further along a slab leak goes, the increase in damage it causes, and while Sydney has its share of professional plumbers, they won’t be much help if you don’t know how to catch the signs of trouble when they come about.

Hence, here are three ways to detect a slab leak that can save you a lot of cash.

1. Spikes in Your Water Bill
   The quickest and easiest way to detect a slab leak is to literally follow the money. If your water bill suddenly spikes in cost, particularly if you haven’t been using the water more than you usually would, then it could indicate a leak. Additionally, if the leak cannot be easily spotted, it is likely that there is a problem in a pipe that is tucked away, such as a slab leak.
2. Noises
   Running water does make a noise, and in fact, this forms one of the many ways professional plumbers can detect a slab leak: high-tech sound detectors. The everyday person most likely don’t have access to this sort of equipment, so keep your ear peeled for sounds of trickles, drips or running water on your property when there is no apparent source.
3. Puddles and Spots
   If you’re fortunate, the slab leak will form a puddle or even a moist spot where none should occur, waving a big red flag right at the source of the trouble. Nevertheless, even if there is no obvious moisture, you can still detect a slab leak if you notice cold or warm spots on your concrete, where the leaking water below it has altered the temperature.

If you experience any of the warning signs as mentioned above, and believe it could potentially have a slab leak problem, then call us right away!

3 Signs You Need To Replace Your Water Pipes

Sydney has its share of older houses, and with this comes older plumbing systems that may need upgrades or replacements.

It is not a pleasant possibility to consider, but in a few cases it could be necessary.

Fortunately, you have access to Sydney’s most experienced and highly regarded plumbers on hand to not only replace your worn out pipes, but to do so with efficiency and speed to make your home plumbing system function better.

Here are 3 warning signs that signify your water pipes need to be replaced

1. Rusty Water
   Seldom, rusty water may come from a hot water heater that needs replacing, typically if the rust or discolouration only appears when you turn on the hot water. If the discolouration arises from both cold and hot water, it means there is corrosion somewhere inside the pipe system itself. A qualified plumber can pinpoint the problem area and safely replace the damaged piping.
2. Lead Pipes
   Lead pipes are dangerous and are no longer up to code, but there are some old towns in New South Wales where some buildings carry outdated plumbing. This can pose as a health risk to you and your family if left in place; it is of utmost importance you get them replaced as soon as possible.
3. Leaks and Pits
   Show Up If you can spot corrosion and pitting in your pipes, take that as a wake up call saying they need replacing. Otherwise, they could spring a leak, add rust and/or any other contamination to your clean water in no time. Likewise, if a leak has already been sprung due to that corrosion, then nows the time to replace the corroded pipe, or any pipe for that matter.

Whenever you spot any indication that you need to replace your pipes, call upon the experts at Inline Plumbing to do the job right!