Piper Plumbing & Gas blog https://piperplumbingandgas.com.au/blog.html Plumbing and gas advice for Barossa Valley and Gawler homes from Piper Plumbing & Gas, Williamstown SA. en-au Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0930 Blocked drains and tree roots: signs, causes and fixes https://piperplumbingandgas.com.au/blog-blocked-drains-tree-roots.html https://piperplumbingandgas.com.au/blog-blocked-drains-tree-roots.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0930 Tree roots in your sewer? The warning signs, why roots get in, how a blocked drain is cleared and repaired, and who to call on SA Water or Barossa CWMS. Gas leak or burst pipe: what to do before the plumber arrives https://piperplumbingandgas.com.au/blog-gas-leak-burst-pipe-what-to-do.html https://piperplumbingandgas.com.au/blog-gas-leak-burst-pipe-what-to-do.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0930 Smell gas or got a burst pipe? The first steps from SA safety advice, who to call (000, gas network, SA Water) and when to ring a licensed plumber. How often should a septic tank be pumped out in the Barossa? https://piperplumbingandgas.com.au/blog-septic-tank-pump-out-barossa.html https://piperplumbingandgas.com.au/blog-septic-tank-pump-out-barossa.html Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0930 Barossa septic tanks need desludging at least every 4 years. CWMS vs septic vs aerobic, warning signs, what affects the cost and where a plumber fits in. Heat pump, gas or solar hot water: which suits a Barossa home? https://piperplumbingandgas.com.au/blog-heat-pump-vs-gas-vs-solar-hot-water.html https://piperplumbingandgas.com.au/blog-heat-pump-vs-gas-vs-solar-hot-water.html Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0930 Heat pump vs gas vs solar hot water for Barossa homes: running costs, SA replacement rules, rebates (STCs and REPS) and what changes the price.