Five Swift tips to keep your geyser going

1. A geyser should be inspected at least once a year to ensure all components are in a good condition.
2. Make sure you have a stop valve and isolator installed on the geyser. If this is not in working condition, your geyser cannot be isolated when it bursts.
3. In the event of a burst geyser, contact your insurance first as it will most likely have its own preferred service provider. This will save you money as you will then most probably only pay a set excess amount for the replacement.
4. Some insurance cover for component (element/thermostat/vacuum breaker/PRV/safety valve) replacement.
5. A geyser should be installed according to the current regulations. If the geyser is not installed correctly, it could affect the warranty as well as your insurance

Some additional information:

a. Vacuum breakers need to be installed 300mm above the geyser

b. PRV needs to be installed and match the geyser pressure (400kpa /600kpa)

c. The safety valve needs to be piped out

d. Lagging need to be installed (to assist with heat loss)

e. If a geyser is installed correctly you should have a COC without a non- compliance notice

No electrical work too big or too small

Model Electric was formed in 1987 with the intent to supply a reliable technical 24-hour service to the industry and Mbombela including surrounding towns.

We offer the following services:

• General electrical maintenance on domestic and industrial premises
• New installations on domestic and industrial buildings
• Supply installation and servicing of generators
• PS back-up installations
• Solar power installations
• Underground and overhead cable reticulations
• New housing developments
• High voltage cable installations
• Heat scanning via infrared of switchboards and electrical components
• Crane truck and TLB rentals

We are a family run business with a long and proud history in the electrical field.

Trends and trimmings of 2022

These touches will make a house a home

The past 18 months have been dominated, in more sense than one, by Covid-19. Some would say it redirected the cycles of life and how we do things. Working from home and the challenges that stem from it, presented us with a completely new reality.

Travel became a taboo and many utilised the time and opportunities to study and learn new skills. DIY enthusiasts began renovating their places of living. Up- and down cycling unused items offered a release of both creativity and stress.

People did not necessarily add extensions to their homes. But in line with the lock-up-and-go approach of modern life and simplifying daily chores, quartz carpets that render floors seamless are just one of the new trends in home renovation.

Others are textured wall coatings, pigmented screed flooring and artisan wall finishes. Not only are these trendy, they demand less maintenance and it adds value to your home or home office.

The first and only stop for roofing

Giant Roofing Solutions’ mission is to help clients with the best package for a complete roofing solution, from design and manufacture to installation. Our service is backed with 35 years’ experience and we are currently the only ITC-accredited installer in Mpumalanga. We take pride in your roof.

Waterproofing the right way with these experts

Traditionally, cementitious products are used under tiles, vinyl, parquet, AstroTurf and other types of flooring. However, these systems are not only labour-intensive, they are also relatively inflexible. Under-surface waterproofing in wet rooms such as bathrooms and balconies often does not get the attention it deserves, even though it plays a major part in protecting the concrete of the flooring. Liquid polyurethane has become a game changer in waterproofing wet areas.

A cost-effective solution is the Hypredesmo SWR, a single component liquid membrane with very high elongation properties. This waterproofing product has been specifically designed to satisfy the needs of demanding applications in several climatic zones. It has high chemical resistance and a low water absorption rate, making it ideal for these spaces. The elongation properties have been increased to a remarkable +-900% and the water absorption rates has been reduced to an impressive level of <1%.

Thanks to its low solvent content (it is almost 98% solid), it has a very low volatile organic compound and can be applied with ease in small spaces. The product is applied according to a technical data sheet by an approved applicator. A recent successful application was undertaken at Ebotse Golf & Estate in Benoni.