Plumbing tips & guides for Paarl homeowners.

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Practical, local plumbing advice for Paarl and the Cape Winelands. More articles on the way.

How to get your pipes ready for the Paarl winter

The early-warning signs of a pipe about to crack in an older Paarl home, and a simple checklist to get ahead of the winter cold fronts.

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Why your water pressure changes in Paarl

How the mountain slope, the municipal supply and the seasons set your pressure, what a pressure-reducing valve does, and when you need one fitted or replaced.

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What nobody tells you about borehole water in Paarl

Iron and manganese staining, scale in your geyser, the by-law meter your connection legally needs, and the one connection rule most local installations break.

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A seasonal geyser maintenance guide for Winelands homes

The T&P valve that quietly causes bursts, and how home insurance usually covers a burst geyser.

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How much should a plumber cost in Paarl?

Call-out fee versus hourly rate versus after-hours, and how to avoid a shock invoice.

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How to vet a plumber in Paarl

PIRB registration, Certificates of Compliance, and how to spot the fake accounts in local Facebook groups.

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