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Salmon Wins 2023 MPAQ President’s Award

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Master Plumbers Association of Queensland Award Winner.

And the winner is … John Salmon!

We always knew our very own John Salmon was a well-regarded professional in the Brisbane plumbing industry – but it’s nice to see him making a ‘splash’ with this prestigious award! John’s been awarded the 2023 MPAQ President’s Award by the Master Plumbers Association of Queensland.

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Clogged Drains? Disaster Could Be Just Down the Pipeline!

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Salmon Plumbing drainage plumber clearing a clogged drain in Brisbane

If you have a blocked drain or sewer it is a high priority. A damaged, broken or blocked sewerage system is a health and safety issue for your family, neighbours and the environment and needs to be attended to immediately. That is why at Salmon Plumbing we provide a prompt response and an effective solution for clogged drains.

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Are Heat Pumps Brisbane Friendly? How They Work & The Climate They Need

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If you are fishing for an energy-efficient solution to heat your water, heat pump systems could be the answer. But how do they work, and are they a good fit for our balmy Queensland climate? Let us explain. 

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How to Install Solar Plus Heat Pump Hot Water Systems

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Installed solar panels and solar hot panels - heat pumps are a better option

Is this a hot water emergency? Call 3862 2600 24/7 for fast response (we’re usually with you within the hour), advice on the RIGHT replacement hot water system, and guaranteed replacement today (even if we have to give you a loaner!)

When installing a solar power system to your home, consider installing a heat pump hot water unit to maximise your savings. Solar plus heat pump hot water systems have changed our approach to residential hot water supply, combining the sun’s abundant energy with the efficiency of a hot water heat pump system, creating a powerful solution that is both eco-friendly and cost-effective. 

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The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pump Hot Water Systems in Brisbane

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Hot Showers with Heat Pump Water Heater systems

Is this a hot water emergency? Call 3862 2600 24/7 for fast response (we’re usually with you within the hour), advice on the RIGHT replacement hot water system, and guaranteed replacement today (even if we have to give you a loaner!)

Don’t be left without hot water! 

It happens to us all. Waking up on a cold winter’s morning and discovering the hot water system has gone on the blink. Or returning home from a camping trip and there’s no hot water to wash off the unmistakable smell of the great outdoors. There’s nothing worse than an unreliable hot water system! 

Don’t stress. We’ve got you covered. 

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3 Unbelievably Creative Ancient Plumbing Systems

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creative ancient plumbing systems

While we take pride in sharing regular advice and insights to help you care for your residential or commercial plumbing systems, we also love sharing the amazing history of sanitation.

Today, we want to do just that by taking a deep dive into ancient plumbing systems around the world.

We’re going to take a look at the first toilet, a plumbing system involving a pigsty and 21st century solutions in B.C. bathhouses. Let’s get into it.

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How to find and hire a plumber you can trust

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how to find and hire a plumber you can trust

Hiring someone to help you fit out your home or business with the best plumbing system can be nerve-wracking.

In this day and age, there are a million and one plumbers out there, so how do you know which plumber you can trust? Who is the best one? Who is the most cost-effective? And most importantly…who is qualified?

We’ve prepared the ultimate guide to help you find the right plumber for all your residential and commercial maintenance or emergency needs. Don’t worry, we’re the award winning plumbers Brisbane trust to get the advice just right!

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5 plumbing tools every home or business owner should have

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5 plumbing tools everbody should have

Now, before we get into this one, let’s get one thing straight: if you don’t know what you’re doing, you should always call a proFISHional (that’s us!).

However, there are some more minor plumbing issues that many home or business owners can actually solve themselves, with the help of some easy-to-use tools they have laying around.

We’ve put together this list of the top five plumbing tools you should have to help you in the case of a minor emergency, check them out below.

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Introducing the latest and greatest service from Salmon Plumbing… Pipe Relining!

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salmon plumbing pipe relining brisbane

The team at Salmon Plumbing are adding a new service to their bank of offerings – Pipe relining!

Pipe relining isn’t exactly new on the plumbing scene, but it has been gaining a lot of popularity recently. Mostly due to its ability to help homeowners improve the overall health and life of their plumbing systems.

So, how exactly does pipe relining work? And what are its advantages over other popular plumbing techniques? Well, we’re going to tell you!

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