SEPTEMBER 2019, ISSUE 2

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We’re glad you are back for our second issue of AJ’S

Articles.

This issue you will read about what some of our

team members get up to in their own time, our furry

mascots, some great maintenance tips and much

more!

August was a busy month for us, we worked on a

laundry conversion to an ensuite, rainwater tank

installations in Warwick QLD and a range of new

installs such as toilets and basins. We have also

been working out at Wellcamp, getting a start on a

retaining wall for the new RSPCA!

You will also read about a great cause we are

supporting, ‘Mum on a Mission Water Drive’, to help

our drought affected schools in the region.

THIS ISSUE

AJ’S ARTICLES

anything aj’s plumbing, gas and earthworks.

FROM THE TEAM:

• MUM ON A MISSION

WATER DRIVE

• RSPCA PROJECT

• SACRIFICIAL ANODES

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WHATS HAPPENING IN THE PIPELINE?

Trip to Ayer’s Rock

At the beginning of August, one of our

apprentices Kat, travelled to central Australia.

Check out these awesome photos she captured

of Ayer’s rock!

BLOG – WATER LEAKS

Have you read our blogs on our website?

AJ’S have recently uploaded a guide on

detecting water leaks in your home,

offering tips, helpful information and

professional advice. Don’t be stuck with

high water rates – head to our website now.

you’ll find everything you need to know

under the blogs tab!

We hope all the Dad’s out there enjoyed their special day!

From the team at AJ’S

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It’s hard to imagine a couple hours’ drive from Toowoomba, communities are going through extreme

crisis. Rural schools rely on their rainwater tanks to supply drinking water to students and staff, but due

to severe drought, these schools have seen their tanks run all but dry. With kids around the region also

suffering from the effects of the drought on their own properties, these schools have witnessed the

students arriving at school with empty water bottles just to be filled up.

A Brisbane mother, Mandy Van Deventer, has established a drive ‘Mum on a Mission Water Drive’, to help

collect donations from the public to distribute to the schools in need.

Recently she and a generous team, collected and distributed 4.5 Tonne of water to seven schools in the

Granite Belt.

After hearing about her message and request for donations on the radio, we contacted Mandy to see if

we could lend a helping hand.

We now are a drop off point for the Mum on a Mission Water Drive for the Toowoomba area. Here,

members of the Toowoomba area can contribute to the drought affected children, by donating water.

We ask you to join us, to help the communities in dire straits, and donate or spread the word!

MUM ON A MISSION WATER DRIVE We’ve jumped on board with a Brisbane mother, who is running the ‘Mum on a Mission Water Drive’ and have become a drop off point here in Toowoomba to support her great cause. Mandy is collecting donations for bottled water to be distributed to schools in the Granite Belt region who have limited access to drinking water for their students and teachers.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE AT AJ’S: TOOWOOMBA RSPCA

Currently we have been working with

Hutchinson Builders at Wellcamp,

providing our services with earthworks

and the construction of a retaining

wall for the new RSPCA facility. The

new RSPCA Animal Care Centre will

be able to house up to 200 animals

with spacious kennels, the ability to

cater for horses and small livestock,

an RSPCA World for Pets store,

grooming and hydrobath facilities,

boarding options and a wildlife

rehabilitation centre.

WHAT OUR

CLIENTS ARE

SAYING ABOUT

US

NEVER A DULL

MOMENT ON OUR

JOB SITES!

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An essential component of your hot water system which will require maintenance is your sacrificial

anode. You will find most hot water systems feature this element, a vital part which contributes to the

protection of your hot water system tank.

A sacrificial anode is a metal rod, which hangs down inside your hot water tank. The anode is normally

made from aluminium or magnesium and is coated in zinc. These rods are designed to attract mineral

and impurities present in the water which may react with the structural elements and insides of your tank

cylinder, eventually causing deterioration such as rust and corrosion. The rod attracts these minerals and

impurities and slowly rust and degrades; hence the name ‘Sacrificial’ anode. The sacrificial anode

ultimately sacrificing itself to maintain the life of your hot water system cylinder.

Here at AJ’S, we’re big believers of regular maintenance to save potential disasters costing you huge

dollars. From our experience, we would recommend replacing these anodes once every three years,

however, this can vary depending on the water quality at your property. We would also advise

researching the system's manufacturer recommendations for the time durations between replacements.

Failure to replace a sacrificial anode is probably the biggest single cause of hot water tank failure. If you

have a qualified plumber replace your sacrificial anode regularly, you can easily extend the service life of

your hot water tank by another five years, ten years or even more.

If AJ’S complete your sacrificial anode replacement, we have advanced job scheduling software, simPRO

Enterprise, which gives us the ability to schedule when your next sacrificial anode is due for replacement.

We will most likely give you a call around this time to follow up on how your system is operating. We can

inspect your system and anode, and determine whether it will require replacing, or if not, our qualified

tradesmen will provide you with an estimate of when your next sacrificial anode may need replacing in

the future.

If you think your sacrificial anode is due for a replacement, why don't you give our friendly administration

team a call today, who will arrange one of our certified plumbers to attend to your hot water system

maintenance!

SACRIFICIAL ANODES

call the aj’s team on 1800 257 247 to book your quote!

Hot water systems are a crucial appliance in our

homes, and sometimes it is easy to forget just how

much we depend on them. Much like all your plumbing

systems in your home, AJ’S like to emphasise the

importance of regular maintenance.

Effective maintenance for your hot water system saves

you valuable dollars in the long run and can even

double or triple the lifespan of your system.

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