Author: Staff Writer
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New valve islolates water flow
Thirty years as a craftsman plumber led Andrew Southen to design an isolation valve, the Isovalve, that replaces a temporary test plug, includes a water filter ... -
Flow control outlets for hospitals
Consultants face the challenge of engineering more innovative ways to regulate the water use within buildings, while not impacting on the functionality of the system or ... -
Plumbing sector leaks as GFC lingers
The speculative nature of banks in creating risk by trying to manage risk, and indeed their greed, not only brought several banks to their knees, but ... -
X-valve stops leaks
Methven’s long history of innovation is no better represented than by its latest product, X-Valve, a reverse thread valve that stops faucet leaks in their tracks. ... -
Water quality tips
One of the best ways to educate yourself about local water quality conditions is to obtain a copy of your community's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). -
The dry drain argument
Plumbing Standards general manager for SA Water Jeff Clark repackaged his ISH presentation for the Plumbing Supply Forum 2009 and commented on the effect of WCs ... -
The fate of electric hot water heaters
Rheem’s Corporate Affairs manager representing AUSWHIP, Gareth Jennings is trying to get governments take a more measured approach to legislation with regard to energy usage of ... -
Effects of lead reduction
Proposition 65 is a piece of legislation enacted in California in March 2000 that requires manufacturers to supply warnings of lead readings in their products. -
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS)
The most controversial topic of the Plumbing Supply Forum 2009, held at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia was the WELS Scheme and whether it is ... -
Lifecycle analysis
The term greenwash is now an integral part of the global vernacular. As 'green' products proliferate, it is important that the claims made are backed up ...
