Author: Staff Writer
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Drain inspection and cleaning… the future of the industry?
The drain snake has stood many a drain cleaning plumber in good stead through the years and to a large extend still does. Technology however, continues ... -
Bolted flanges and the trouble of corrosion
When it comes to bolted flanges, some plumbers are choosing to cut corners, which is leading to trouble with corrosion. Johnstone McGee & Gandy Hobart’s hydraulics ... -
Understanding maximum outlet pressure
Regular audits by the VBA highlight that plumbers are lacking in knowledge on maximum outlet pressures. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) regularly undertakes risk-based compliance audits ... -
The ongoing flushable wipe debacle
Tree roots are not the only thing that gets caught up in the pipes giving drain cleaners no end of grief – flushable wipes are still ... -
AS/NZS 3500 Series update
Standards Australia is the nation’s peak non-government standards organisation with a long lasting commitment to the development of Standards in the Water and Waste Services sector. ... -
Estimating labour rates
Andy Farrell asks the question: do you know the cost of your estimating labour rate for construction work? When it comes to pricing a job it’s ... -
Australian manufacturer of pre-fabricated bathroom pods offers WaterMark certification on all products
The popularity of pre-fabricated bathroom pods is on the rise in multi-residential and commercial applications. And while offshore-built pods have caused concern within the industry, one ... -
WaterMark Point of Sale discussion paper released
By Jeff Patchell. The ABCB has released a 28-page discussion paper that outlines the pros and cons for change in regards to regulation being aligned with ... -
Rules, what rules? Amazon puts itself above Australian law
Amazon Australia appears to be off to a rocky start with the Australian plumbing sector and the law of our land. Sure, it might have sales ... -
Bigger and better in Qld
Connection Magazines managing director Jeff Patchell, Plastec founder Syd Hawthorne and Plastec business development manager Tony Mitchell. Jeff Patchell has been out visiting customers and dropped ...
