FAQs and Interesting Plumbing Facts

We have two branches, one that services the South Coast and inland based in Amanzimtoti, and one that services the North Coast based in Ballito. With these locations we can dispatch a team to assist our clients in the Greater Durban Area. This ensure that we will get to our clients as quickly as possible.

Yes we are. Our Plumbers are trade test qualified and registered with PRIB – Plumbing Registration Industry Board. The Plumbing Industry Registration Board works proactively to promote better plumbing practice and implement quality assurance within the plumbing industry.

SLR Projects is registered with IOPSA – Institute of Plumbing South Africa. The Institute of Plumbing South Africa was established in 1989 by plumbers. Today the Institute of Plumbing has evolved as the only plumbing body that has become the recognised voice of the South African Plumbing industry. The Institute provides a platform so as to advise on the practice and principles of the plumbing industry. The Institute regularly consults and liaises with the plumbing industry, governmental and regulatory bodies for the discussion of matters affecting the plumbing industry.
The Institute is recognised and in most cases have representation on most national and internationally plumbing and legislative bodies.

No we don’t – not within 40km of our location, we charge per hour for labour once we arrive at your premises.

Absolutely! Our plumbers are qualified to conduct repairs and new installations on solar geysers.

Yes, plumbing emergencies can occur at any time, and we have teams that are fully equipped with tools and materials and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year!

Depending on the location of the suspected leak there are different methods of leak detection. We have specialised tools and equipment to detect leaks – Acoustic, static, thermal, gas test and CCTV camera inspection. Our plumbers will be able to advise once on site which method would be best to use.

In the event of a blockage there are many causes – build up of fats and grease, roots, sanitary products, sand, compromised pipes to name a few, we have even been called out to attend to blockages where children through their toys in the toilet. We are fully equipped with plumbing rods, augers, spring machines, plungers and high pressure jetting machines that can clear blockages in pipes that range from 50mm in diameter to 400mm in diameter.

The most common cause can be an inlet valve, an inlet washer or the water supply pipes could be unsecured

It can be a faulty element and or thermostat, a fault on the electrical switch or burst geyser.

It could be a faulty flush valve or fill valve that needs to be serviced or replaced.

Most common causes are a burst geyser, a burst pipe or a leaking overflow.

It could most commonly be a restriction in the water line, a burst pipe underground, or a municipal issue

DID YOU KNOW?

  • The average person spends 3 years of their life on the toilet.
  • The word “PLUMBER” comes from PLUMBUM – Latin word “Lead” once commonly used in water pipes, the person who worked with “Lead” was called “PLUMBARIUS.”
  • A Leaking tap or faucet wastes about 4L of water per week.
  • Ozzy Osburn – the famous Musician & Television Reality star first trained as a Plumbing apprentice before becoming famous musician.
  • 11 March is World Plumbing Day – We raise awareness of the importance of Plumbing and the impact of plumbing on our lives.
  • Have you heard of people sometimes referring to “going to “The John”? The nickname comes from Sir John Harrington, godson of Queen Elizabeth 1, who invented the toilet as we know today.
Thank you for contacting SLR Projects! Your go to specialists in Plumbing & Construction. If you have a plumbing emergency please let us know where you are located and how we may assist you? Alternatively you can call us on 066 433 8126.