Not to be confused with ponytails, your LPG pigtails might need replacing! Gas maintenance is essential to keep your home safe and your connections secure.

Is Your Pig Cooked?
We’ve all heard of pigtails, whether it’s bunches of braids on either side of your head or even the fence posts used for break feeding on our farms… but in the gas industry, pigtails are the connectors that link a gas cylinder to a regulator. If you’re in Christchurch and need residential gas fitting or gas maintenance, checking your pigtails is a great place to start.
Once upon a time, pigtails were made of coiled copper, hence the name. These days, gas fitters in Christchurch typically use flexible braided stainless steel. While pigtails are designed for reliable performance, they do have a shelf life. If yours are around five years old, they could be cooked – it’s time to call in a professional for replacements or gas pipework installations.

Pig Comms Decoded
As pigtails age, they can swell and split, allowing gas to seep where it shouldn’t! This is why regular gas maintenance is crucial to ensure your system is safe and efficient.
Replacement of pigtails should be part of your five-year maintenance plan. And if you suspect a gas leak, it’s time to call us. Whether you need regular gas maintenance work, gas fitting services, or a suspected gas leak in Christchurch, we’re here to keep your tails wagging! In fact, did you know a coiled tail on a pig (the animal, not the gas connection!) is an indication of a happy and playful pig?
And while it might be charming to decode pig communication, a gas leak isn’t. Our emergency hotline is here for you 24/7 on 0800 501 101. Or to schedule regular maintenance, call our office Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4pm, on 03 377 7599.

Squealing with Laughter
Too hard to resist – we’re leaving you with a few dad jokes that’ll make you snort: 🐷 😂 🛠️
Why are pigs bad drivers?
They’re all road hogs.
What do you call a pig with a black belt in karate?
Pork Chop.
What do you call the story of three little pigs?
A Pigtail.