Cooking with gas is very economical. It’s also safe - as long as you pay attention to certain safety measures. Following are some tips on how to cook safely with gas: Before you cook: If you smell gas when you walk into the kitchen, do not try to light the...
Doing anything with gas installation – from gas lines to appliances – is potentially very dangerous if it’s not done with care. Gas is volatile and if you are making any form of repair, replacement or addition to your gas installations, you need to do it...
We all seem to be able to adapt to what has become a regular occurrence in South Africa. However, that hot cuppa in the morning or the relaxing Milo before bed should not be a privilege. The best way to ‘survive the load shedding’ in South Africa is to...
Appliances are expensive, so many people ask whether they can opt for conversion to gas rather than replacing the appliances outright.Appliance conversion – gas to gas:If you are thinking of converting your propane gas appliances to natural gas, or vice...
The first thing to know about the conversion process of gas appliances is that not all gas appliances can be converted. Check your gas appliances for a warning against trying to do a conversion from Propane to Natural Gas or vice versa. If there isn’t a...
Gas is much cheaper than electricity in South Africa. Gas appliances are more energy efficient, and they are more environmentally friendly than electrical appliances. Stringent safety and compliance regulations have also added the popularity of domestic...
Depending on the area in which you live, the water that comes out of your tap can have a variety of contaminants, from fluoride to heavy metals and various other organic and man-made chemicals and pollutants. Luckily, installing water filtration systems...
Gas is one of the most economical power sources available, and also one of the cleanest, but it’s also potentially the most dangerous. Gas leaks can kill. Gas can suffocate you if you are sleeping or cannot smell the leak, and cause explosions and fires....
A blocked drain can be caused by several things. Although blocked drains in your kitchen or bathroom can often be cleared with drain cleaner, if the blockage persists or recurs, you’ll need to get in a professional plumber. What causes a blocked drain The...
One of the most common questions that we get asked at Whitelaw Plumbing and Gas is, “Do I need a gas compliance certificate?” However, we also work with a plethora of clients who don’t even know what a compliance certificate is. If you are a homeowner or...
In South Africa, it’s quite common for people to hire gas suppliers. Whether you need gas bottles to cook in your home or run a large restaurant, gas suppliers can help. However, it can be hard to decide who to hire. There are so just so many gas suppliers...
While the majority of homes in South Africa are equipped with electric stoves, they are not the most popular. There are many more benefits to owning gas stoves than electric. In fact, many South African homeowners are making the switch! Those who don’t...