16/04/2026
❄️ Bloemfontein, the "Black Frost" is coming. Is your home ready?
In the City of Roses, winter nights don't just bring the cold—they bring enough pressure to split steel pipes like a twig. When temperatures drop below zero, the water inside your pipes expands by 9%, creating a massive 40,000 psi of pressure!
Don't wait for a R5,000 emergency plumbing bill or a flooded garden at 2 AM. 🛠️
Gareth Bassage and the team at GB Plumbing & Renovations have put together the ultimate "Free State Winter Proofing Guide" to keep your taps running and your geyser safe.
In our latest guide, we cover:
✅ The "Drip Trick" for those -5°C nights.
✅ Why your south-facing walls are a "High-Risk Zone."
✅ How a simple pool noodle could save your plumbing.
✅ What to do (and what NOT to do) if your pipes actually freeze.
Being a local means knowing how to handle local weather. Get the full expert guide here:
🔗 https://bloemfonteinplumber.co.za/plumber-bloemfontein-winter-safety/
Need a professional winter audit or have a leak that needs fixing?
Chat with Gareth directly on WhatsApp:
📲 https://wa.me/27760286666
