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Plumbing and Water Supply

Water pressure, reservoirs and rooftop tanks, pumps and supply lines — how water reaches each flat and where it gets stuck.

15 min read · Take care

Water Tank Maintenance: Cleaning and Disinfecting Reservoirs and Rooftop Tanks Safely

Dirty or unscreened water tanks can spoil a whole building's supply, yet cleaning them carelessly can kill. This guide explains how reservoirs and rooftop tanks should be inspected, cleaned and disinfected, and what the building committee should organise.

15 min read · DIY-friendly

Low Water Pressure in Apartment Buildings: Causes and How to Find Them

A shower that slows to a dribble, a slow-filling cistern or taps that run well downstairs but weakly upstairs all point to low pressure. This guide explains where pressure comes from in a tank-fed building and how to find out why yours is low.

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This guide is general information. Have gas, structural and live electrical work done by a qualified, licensed professional. Your building’s rules and committee decisions take precedence over anything written here.