Unit Plumbing
Your Water Meter
Your water meter is located in a cupboard in the common area on your floor. The door marked 'WATER'.
The meter is read quarterly by Redland City Council, who can access the cupboard and take the reading from your meter.
Your Main Water Shut Off Valve
Each apartment has a main water shut-off valve. It is generally located on wall inside one of your lower laundry cupboards. The valve will look similar to the image shown on right.
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To turn off your mains water, simply turn the lever a quarter turn (90°) anti-clockwise.
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There is also a small water tap behind your fridge (usually positioned high up) for apartments with fridges that are plumbed in for ice or chilled water.
NOTE:
When absent from your unit for an extended period, it's advisable to turn the water off at your main shut off valve before leaving. After doing so, turn a tap on for a second or two, to release the pressure. Turning the tap off behind fridge is advisable, if you prefer not to turn off the main valve. The hose connecting water to you fridge is generally a plastic tube (PEX or PVC) that can become brittle and give way, causing a leak.
Water meters inside cupboard
Main water shut-off valve loacted in laundry
Braided Hoses
Flexible hoses that connect your taps to the water supply.
Flexible hoses
The taps in your kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms are connected to the water supply using metal braided flexible hoses. These hoses have a rubber inner layer covered by a braided metal casing However, over time the inner rubber can perish. When they fail, they can cause significant water damage — especially to those units below you.
What you should do:
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Check your hoses regularly.
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Look for any rust marks, bulges, or fraying on the braided casing.
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If you notice anything unusual, contact a plumber for advice straight away.
Regular checks can help prevent leaks and protect both your apartment and the building.
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Plumbed fridges
A plumbed fridge connects directly to a home's water line for a continuous water supply. They are generally made of plastic tubing, and unfortunately are susceptible to failure. Braided hose is a better option.
It is advisable to turn the water off to your fridge if away for an extended period, to avoid potential flooding.
This is a fridge!