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Plumbing & Electrical Guides

Straight-talking guides from a registered SA plumber and electrician — without the fluff.

Why Is My Geyser Leaking? Causes & Fixes

A South African plumber's guide to why your geyser is leaking — drip-tray, T&P valve, element, cylinder — and what to do.

Causes of a tripping DB board — earth leakage, overload, faulty appliance, water ingress — and how an electrician diagnoses each.

Damp walls, high water bills, low pressure — how to spot a hidden water leak and what to do about it.

The Plumbing Certificate of Compliance explained: what it covers, when you need one, and what it costs in South Africa.

Typical leak detection prices in South Africa — what's included, what's extra, and what your insurance covers.

Electrical Certificate of Compliance: when SA law requires one, what it covers, and how to pass inspection.

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