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<channel><title><![CDATA[Bell Plumbing &amp; Gas - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 21:27:18 +0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Adem Hodzic - 1st Year Apprentice]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/introducing-adem-hodzic-1st-year-apprentice]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/introducing-adem-hodzic-1st-year-apprentice#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:29:07 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/introducing-adem-hodzic-1st-year-apprentice</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Adem Hodzic&nbsp;first came to Bell Plumbing &amp; Gas while getting his hands dirty developing his plumbing skills while undertaking his Certificate II Pre-Apprenticeship in Plumbing at Rockingham TAFE.&nbsp;During this time, Adem spent many work placement hours with us, very quickly proving himself to be a highly motivated, proactive and fast learner. Adem has since completed Year 12 and his pre-apprenticeship qualification, so  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:34.005037783375%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/uploads/6/2/2/4/62249409/editor/img-3483.jpg?1581946201" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:65.994962216625%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><br /><font size="4">Adem Hodzic&nbsp;first came to Bell Plumbing &amp; Gas while getting his hands dirty developing his plumbing skills while undertaking his Certificate II Pre-Apprenticeship in Plumbing at Rockingham TAFE.<br />&nbsp;<br />During this time, Adem spent many work placement hours with us, very quickly proving himself to be a highly motivated, proactive and fast learner. Adem has since completed Year 12 and his pre-apprenticeship qualification, so when the time came to choosing the right apprentice it really was a no brainer.</font><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font size="4">Bell Plumbing &amp; Gas are absolutely thrilled to announce that Adem is now an official member of the Bell Plumbing and Gas team employed fulltime as our very first apprentice plumber.<br />&nbsp;<br />Adem had always wanted to work in a trade and is very grateful for the opportunity to begin his career in the plumbing industry. An avid sports fan, when he is not digging trenches, servicing tapware and sorting out the van, Adem loves watching the English Premier League, Champions League and Rugby League. Want to know a fun fact about Adem? His family originates from Bosnia.<br />&nbsp;<br />Please, if you see Adem out about on the job, join us in congratulating him on commencing the first year of his apprenticeship. We wish Adem the best of luck for the beginning of a long and successful career in plumbing.</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Toilet Day - 19 November]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/world-toilet-day-19-november]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/world-toilet-day-19-november#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2019 08:14:38 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/world-toilet-day-19-november</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Toilets save lives, because human waste spreads killer diseases. World Toilet Day is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.&#8203;Want to know the facts?   					 							 		 	       The impact of exposure to human faeces on this scale has a devastating impact upon public health, living and working conditions, nutrition, education and economic productivity across the world.&#8203;The global sanitation crisis  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/uploads/6/2/2/4/62249409/world-toilet-day_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(51, 51, 51)">Toilets save lives, because human waste spreads killer diseases. World Toilet Day is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.<br />&#8203;<br />Want to know the facts?</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(51, 51, 51)">The impact of exposure to human faeces on this scale has a devastating impact upon public health, living and working conditions, nutrition, education and economic productivity across the world.</span><br /><br />&#8203;The global sanitation crisis is reflected in the following facts, according to reports from the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.who.int/en/">World Health Organization</a>&nbsp;(WHO) and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unicef.org/">United Nations Children's Fund</a>&nbsp;(UNICEF):<ul style="color:rgb(51, 51, 51)"><li>Around 60% of the global population &ndash; 4.5 billion people &ndash; either have no toilet at home or one that doesn't safely manage excreta.</li><li>892 million people worldwide still practise&nbsp;open defecation &ndash; this means human faeces, on a massive scale, is not being captured or treated.</li><li>1.8 billion people use an unimproved source of drinking water with no protection against contamination from faeces.</li><li>One fifth of schools worldwide do not provide any toilet facilities - a particular problem for girls during menstruation.</li><li>900 million schoolchildren across the world have no handwashing facilities &ndash; a critical barrier in the spread of deadly diseases.</li><li>Globally, 80% of the wastewater generated by society flows back into the ecosystem without being treated or reused.</li></ul><br /><strong>So what can I do to help?&nbsp;</strong>If you want to help raise awareness about World Toilet Day click here for some top tips&nbsp;<a href="http://worldtoilet.org/ten-things-you-can-do-for-un-world-toilet-day/">http://worldtoilet.org/ten-things-you-can-do-for-un-world-toilet-day/</a>&nbsp;<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Water Week - 21st - 27th October 2019]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/national-water-week-21st-27th-october-2019]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/national-water-week-21st-27th-october-2019#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2019 07:17:30 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/national-water-week-21st-27th-october-2019</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &#8203;National Water Week aims to inspire individuals, communities and organisations to work together to build awareness around the value of water. Access to clean water is hugely important to every aspect of our lives, and we must do our best to protect our water environments and resources, and use water wisely.This year's theme is 'It's time to change the world'. The theme was adapted from&nbsp;the&nbsp;World's Largest Lesson o [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/uploads/6/2/2/4/62249409/nww-2019-square_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;National Water Week aims to inspire individuals, communities and organisations to work together to build awareness around the value of water. Access to clean water is hugely important to every aspect of our lives, and we must do our best to protect our water environments and resources, and use water wisely.<br /><br />This year's theme is 'It's time to change the world'. The theme was adapted from&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="http://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/" target="_blank">World's Largest Lesson on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals</a>. Goal #6 challenges us to work towards a world where everyone will have access to safe and clean water. National Water Week provides an opportunity to remind ourselves and teach others that access to clean water is hugely important to every aspect of our lives, and we must do our utmost to protect our water environments, use water wisely, and respect its importance.<br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">As waterwise plumbers, Bell Plumbing &amp; Gas are committed to sustainable plumbing practices and will continue to advocate for water conservation. We embrace our responsibility as members of the plumbing industry to use our knowledge, skills and training to help our environment flourish.&nbsp;</span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter Competition!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/easter-competition]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/easter-competition#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2019 01:19:11 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/easter-competition</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  EASTER COMPETITION TIME!!&#128035;&#128048;We LOOOOVE Easter at Bell Plumbing &amp; Gas and so have decided to give away a bunch of Easter goodies to one lucky duck! For your chance to win head over to Facebook and...&#8203;https://www.facebook.com/bellplumbingandgas/   					 							 		 	   How to enter:1. Like our Facebook Page -&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/bellplumbingandgas/2. Share our competition post; and3. Tag a mate&nbsp [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/uploads/6/2/2/4/62249409/easter-competition-2019_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">EASTER COMPETITION TIME!!<br /><span><span style="color:transparent">&#128035;</span></span><span><span style="color:transparent">&#128048;</span></span><br />We LOOOOVE Easter at Bell Plumbing &amp; Gas and so have decided to give away a bunch of Easter goodies to one lucky duck! For your chance to win head over to Facebook and...<br /><br />&#8203;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bellplumbingandgas/">https://www.facebook.com/bellplumbingandgas/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">How to enter:<br />1. Like our Facebook Page -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bellplumbingandgas/">https://www.facebook.com/bellplumbingandgas/</a><br />2. Share our competition post; and<br />3. Tag a mate&nbsp;<br /><br />GOOD LUCK<span style="color:transparent">&#129310;</span><br /><br />&#8203;T&amp;C&rsquo;s<br />1. Entrant must like Bell Plumbing &amp; Gas Facebook page<br />2. Entrant must tag a friend they think would like to enter also<br />3. Entrant must share this post (make sure you share as public so we can see if you have shared)<br />4. Winner will be selected by random<br />5. Winner will be announced on Facebook Monday, 15th April 2019&nbsp;<br />6. Final prize cannot be exchanged for cash<br />7. Final prize must be collected by Thursday, 18th April 2019</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our #1 Top Plumbing Hack]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/our-1-top-tip]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/our-1-top-tip#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:33:53 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/our-1-top-tip</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &#8203;&#8203;BELL PLUMBING &amp; GAS'S TOP TIPIt&rsquo;s good to get into the habit of&nbsp;turning your water off at the meter before you go on holidays.&nbsp;Why?   					 							 		 	       This may seem obvious to some people, but for those who DON&rsquo;T turn of their meters it could potentially cost you thousands of dollars. Why you may ask...It's because, if a flexible hose running to your bathroom tap bursts, and your wat [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/uploads/6/2/2/4/62249409/top-tips-fb_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#8d2424">&#8203;&#8203;<strong>BELL PLUMBING &amp; GAS'S TOP TIP</strong></font><br /><br />It&rsquo;s good to get into the habit of&nbsp;<strong>turning your water off at the meter before you go on holidays</strong>.<br />&nbsp;<br />Why?</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">This may seem obvious to some people, but for those who DON&rsquo;T turn of their meters it could potentially cost you thousands of dollars. Why you may ask...</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">It's because, if a flexible hose running to your bathroom tap bursts, and your water supply is not turned off, you could come home to a flooded house!!&nbsp;<br /><br />Did you know that 22% of all water damage claims arise as a result of burst flexi hoses??&nbsp;</span><br /><br />To find out how to check your flexi hoses for warning signs of damage <a href="https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/how-often-should-i-replace-my-flexi-hoses" target="_blank">click here</a> and read our blog '<strong><font color="#8d2424"><a href="https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/how-often-should-i-replace-my-flexi-hoses" target="_blank">How often should I replace my flexi hose?'</a></font></strong>.</div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-large wsite-button-highlight" href="tel:0410662469" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Call Now</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">&#8203;<strong>Stay waterwise WA </strong><br />&nbsp;<br />Click here for more information on our waterwise plumbing services or give us a call at 0410662469 for any questions.<br />&nbsp;<br />#waterwise #waterwisewednesday #waterwisegardens #staywaterwisewa #waterwiseplumber #waterwiseplumbing #waterisprecious #waterwiseplumbingbusinessoftheyear #plumbing #plumber #plumbinglife #plumblife #tradie #masterplumberswa #masterplumber&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevention is better than cure! How often should I replace my flexi hoses?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/how-often-should-i-replace-my-flexi-hoses]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/how-often-should-i-replace-my-flexi-hoses#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2019 23:26:38 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/news/how-often-should-i-replace-my-flexi-hoses</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						   (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"876312862170417647",nav:"none",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"1",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"6/2/2/4/62249409/burst-flexi-hoses-2.png","width":"940","height":"788"},{"url":"6/2/2/4/62249409/burst-flexi-hoses-1.png","width":"940","height":"788"},{"url":"6/2/2/4/62249409/burst [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='876312862170417647-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">So how often should l replace my flexi hose?</strong><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Generally, you should replace your flexible hoses every five years. However, it's a good idea to check them regularly.&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><strong style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">What are the warning signs my flexi may burst?</strong>&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)"></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong><font color="#8d2424">Warning Signs</font></strong><br /><br /><ul style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)"><li><span style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)">corrosion or rust spots on the braided section of pipe.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)">bulging areas on the pipe (it will look like a little black balloon).</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)">Fraying and kinking of the pipe are also signs of damage.</span>&#8203;</li></ul></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><strong>What do I do next?</strong><br /><br />If you have checked all the flexi hoses in your home and have found any of the above warnings, do NOT wait for the hose to burst, give Bell Plumbing &amp; Gas a call today on 0410662469 and have your flexi hoses replaced ASAP.<br /><br /><strong>REMEMBER:<font color="#8d2424"> 22% OF WATER DAMAGE CLAIMS IN AUSTRALIAN HOUSEHOLDS ARE CAUSED BY BURST FLEXI HOSES.</font></strong>&nbsp;To read more click <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/flexible-braided-pipes-responsible-for-more-than-20-per-cent-of-water-damage-claims-20170503-gvy8l0.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /></div>  <div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='937139606773263545-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-large wsite-button-highlight" href="tel:0410662469" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Call Us Today!</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;<strong style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Stay Waterwise WA&nbsp;</strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Click&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/waterwise-plumbing.html" target="_blank">here</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;for more information on our&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.bellplumbingandgas.com.au/waterwise-plumbing.html" target="_blank">waterwise plumbing services</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;or give us a call at&nbsp;</span><a href="tel:0410662469">0410662469</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;for any questions.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">#waterwise #waterwisewednesday #waterwisegardens #staywaterwisewa #waterwiseplumber #waterwiseplumbing #waterisprecious #waterwiseplumbingbusinessoftheyear #plumbing #plumber #plumbinglife #plumblife #tradie #masterplumberswa #masterplumber</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>