Plumber in Golden Beach

Q: Why does our outdoor shower keep dripping?

Usually the washer or the cartridge inside the tap has worn out, and sand and salt water wear them faster than normal. If that's all it is, we replace the worn part. If the tap body has corroded, or the fitting behind it is leaking into the wall, we replace the tap with one made for outdoor use.

Q: The relief valve on our hot water system is dripping. Is that a problem?

A few drips while the tank is heating can be normal. A steady trickle, or water running when the system isn't heating, usually means the valve has worn out or the water pressure is too high. Near the coast a corroded valve can also stick. We can replace the valve, or fit a pressure limiting valve for high pressure.

Q: Do I need a separate tap for a drinking water filter?

No. Some under-sink filters run through your existing kitchen mixer, so filtered water comes out of the tap you already use. Others have their own small tap on the bench or the sink. A separate tap means you only filter the water you drink, so the cartridges last longer.

Q: How often do filter cartridges need changing?

On the maker's interval for your model, so check the manual or ask us when we fit it. Don't wait for the flow to drop. A carbon cartridge can stop working long before the flow changes. We can change the cartridges for you.

Q: Should we replace the old pipes while we renovate?

If they're old, yes, it's worth pricing. Replacing pipes while the walls are open costs far less than cutting through new tiles to reach them later. Ask for it in your written quote, so you know the full cost before any work starts.

Blue Bourke Plumbing plumbs houses and units in Golden Beach. We replace and repair hot water systems, fit drinking water filters, fix leaking outdoor showers and garden taps, and plumb bathroom and kitchen renovations. We're based in Buderim and work weekdays from 7:30am to 4:30pm.

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Does salt air affect my plumbing?

Yes, on anything metal that sits outside. Near Pumicestone Passage, salt in the air settles on hose taps, outdoor showers, the valves on your hot water system and the fittings under the house, and it eats away at them faster than it would further inland.

The signs are a white or green crust on brass and copper, a tap that's gone stiff to turn, or a slow drip from a valve that used to seal. Caught early, it's usually a new tap or valve. Left alone, a corroded fitting can give way and leak for days before anyone notices.

Plumbing near the water in Golden Beach

Hot water systems that sit outside

If your hot water system is outside, it takes the salt air full on. An electric storage tank can often go in a garage or laundry instead. Most heat pumps have to sit outdoors, because they draw their heat from the air. So the spot you have can decide the type of system as much as the price does.

Some manufacturers set conditions for systems installed close to salt water, and those conditions can change what the warranty covers, so read the warranty terms for your spot before you choose. Once it's in, we walk you through how it works and any servicing the manufacturer asks for to keep the warranty valid.

Renovating an older home

Golden Beach has a mix of older homes and newer builds. If you're renovating an older one, the time to replace old water pipes is while the walls and floors are open, because nobody has to cut into new tiles later to reach them.

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Outdoor plumbing installation: After a prior meeting to plan, Chris arrived punctually and worked so hard on every aspect of the pipe laying and fixture configuration. He was so amenable to adjustments and achieving the best visual outcome. Thank you!

Leanne S.May 2023

Chris was amazing, would definitely recommend his services. Very prompt and fantastic work. A+++
FionaMay 2023
Very happy! Highly recommend Blue Bourke Plumbing..
Joe G.April 2023
Chris from Blue Bourke plumbing was very professional, very helpful and very nice to deal with. Always kept us informed on progress and timing. We highly recommend his services.
Glen K.April 2023

Booking a Golden Beach job

Ring 0413 291 781 or send the quote form and tell us what's playing up. For a hot water job, a photo of the sticker on the side of the unit helps a lot. It tells us the make, the size and roughly how old it is.

For a leaking outdoor shower or garden tap, a photo of the tap and the pipe around it does the same job. We'll give you a day and a time, and we'll get there when we told you we would.

Golden Beach plumbing questions

Why does our outdoor shower keep dripping?

The relief valve on our hot water system is dripping. Is that a problem?

Do I need a separate tap for a drinking water filter?

How often do filter cartridges need changing?

Should we replace the old pipes while we renovate?

Get a price for your Golden Beach job

Tell us what's leaking or not working, and send a photo if you can. Or ring 0413 291 781 between 7:30am and 4:30pm on a weekday.

Request a quote Call 0413 291 781