Author: Staff Writer
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Pushing the Proverbial Uphill: Maceration Matters
As demand grows for more and more bathrooms in houses, renovators face severe challenges trying to add fixtures to dwellings that were designed to accommodate just ... -
MPANZ Support’s Jemena’s Vision for ‘Renewable Gas’
Master Plumbers Australia and New Zealand (MPANZ) says it proudly supports Jemena’s call to establish a ‘renewable gas’ target in Australia. This endorsement comes as Jemena’s ... -
Chlorine in Drinking Water: What’s the Best Material?
Our Water Services use chlorine to kill bacteria that may cause disease, and to deliver good-quality water. They test for the residual level of chlorine that ... -
To Catch a Thief
Tool thefts from tradies’ vehicles are a nightmare for business owners, insurance companies, and law enforcement professionals – but there are no formal, structured systems in ... -
The Perils of Changing From Gas to Electric
If you are wondering if it is always possible to ‘electrify’ an existing building’s hot water system, the answer may surprise you, writes Hydraulic Engineer Konrad ... -
Rheem Australia Awards Grants of $65,000 to Apprentices
Rheem Australia has awarded $60,000 to 20 deserving recipients from across the country as part of the 2024 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants. Established in 2012, the ... -
Engineers Australia Calls for Code Changes to Combat Water Leaks
Engineers Australia is calling for changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that could prevent the leading cause of defects in Australian apartments and commercial buildings: ... -
New App Puts Australian Standards at Your Fingertips
Standards Australia has launched a mobile app facilitating access to Australian Standards for individual users, such as tradespeople, technicians, and workers, on their mobile phone. The ... -
RACV Reports Spike in Tradie Tool Theft
The Crime Statistics Agency has reported that over $33 million worth of hand and power tools were stolen from Victorian tradies in 2023, a 37 per cent increase ... -
Introducing Thermann Smart Electric
Reece is driving innovation in the electric storage space with the release of Thermann Smart Electric – an electric hot water storage unit with smart technology ...
