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- Maintenance of pumps | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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- Maintenance for pumps should be carried out every 6-12 months. This should include: clean the pump strainer clear out dirt and debris check for loose terminations check variable frequency drive operation check control systems check for proper operation check drive alignment, worn bearings and coupling seating Water heating systems Septic...
- https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/plaint-and-appliance-maintenance-guide/pumps-generally-/
- maintenance of heating and ventilation systems | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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- The following facilities, services or features will also require regular (typically yearly) servicing by the supplier, installer or a licensed/qualified tradesperson: hot water floor heating systems heat pumps heat pump water heaters in-roof ventilation systems wood pellet burners. In addition to an annual check by a professional there are maintenance...
- https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/plaint-and-appliance-maintenance-guide/other-systems/
- Maintenance of aerated water treatment systems | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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- Aerated water treatment systems often have a maintenance contract signed at the same time the system is installed. Some manufacturers make it clear that their systems require service and maintenance inspections every six months for the warranty to remain valid. Some local authorities also have set maintenance requirements. For example,...
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- Plant and appliance maintenance guide | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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- Maintenance of plant and appliances has clear benefits: It optimizes the performance of a system, meaning it works efficiently and without problems. Maintained systems operate reliably for years longer than ones that get little care, so the costs of replacement can be delayed. Maintenance maybe a specific requirement for the...
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- When to repaint | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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- Paint coatings do not last forever, and cleaning and recoating must be carried out regularly to keep a house weather-resistant on the outside and looking good outside and in. How long exterior paint will last depends on the: quality of surface preparation quality and condition of previous paint - new...
- https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/painting-guide/when-to-repaint/
- What paint to use | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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- Water-based and oil-based paints Sealers, undercoats and top coats Paint finish It is almost always the case with paint that you get what you pay for. Better quality paints have more solids in them giving better paint thickness and performance - and they generally cost more. Other than quality, selection...
- https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/painting-guide/what-paint-to-use/
- Safety when painting | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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- Ladders Lead-based paint Asbestos wall cladding To reach ceilings and the tops of walls, people often work from ladders. Serious injuries can and do occur when people fall from ladders. When using a ladder: check that it is in good condition before using it. Do not use a ladder with...
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- Removing paint | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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- Hot air guns Hand scraping Machine sanding and other mechanical methods Waterblasting Burning off with a naked flame Hand sanding Removing lead-based paint Just before starting to paint For some materials - timber weatherboards, for example - there are many methods that can be used to remove existing paint, from...
- https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/painting-guide/removing-existing-paint/
- Preparation for painting | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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- How good a paint job looks and how long it stays in good condition depends largely on the preparation of the surface to be painted. General preparation requirements: remove or repair any areas of the surface to be painted that are damaged, rotted or corroded if large or long cracks...
- https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/painting-guide/preparation-for-painting/
- Painting troubleshooting | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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- Sometimes the paint finish does not look as good as expected. This chart lists common paint application problems, causes and possible remedies. See Paint troubleshooting. Safety Introduction When to repaint? What paint to use? Determining the quantity of paint required for a project Equipment Preparation for painting Removing existing paint...
- https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/painting-guide/paint-troubleshooting/
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