Author: John Fennell
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Water pressure: It goes with the flow
Water pressure and flow are connected at the hip, it’s why designers and plumbers must consider the two together when providing an optimal water service. ... -
Don’t be fooled by greenwashing, copper is as important as ever
When choosing the best material for plumbing, the responsible answer is the one that has been used for generations. John Fennell writes. Copper has been in ... -
Best pipe materials for chlorine‑treated drinking water in Australia
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 ... -
Best practices for effective plumbing system design
Whether you are a plumber, designer or hydraulic consultant, there are many things to consider when designing and installing a plumbing system. John Fennell tells more. ... -
Plumbing best practices that keep your water flowing clean
Clean water depends on healthy pipes and that means the right products, investment and design. John Fennell tells more. A healthy plumbing system must consider everything ... -
How plumbing design and practice protect water quality
Clean water depends on healthy pipes and that means the right products, investment and design. John Fennell tells more. A healthy plumbing system has to consider ... -
How correct installation prevents common hot water system failures
Large heated water systems need professional design, installation and maintenance to avoid costly problems. John Fennell writes.The design, installation and commissioning of larger circulating heated water ... -
Copper press‑fit systems and smarter tools for modern plumbing work
Copper plumbing has a long pedigree, but its adapting to the 21st Century in surprising ways says John Fennell. In 2012 MM Kembla released its copper ... -
Designing effective external sprinkler systems for bushfire‑prone homes
For bushfire prone dwellings a well-designed copper sprinkler system is cost effective and durable, writes John Fennell. Building in protection from fire damage all year round ... -
Market signals plumbers can’t ignore in 2019 and beyond
A changing building market still offers great opportunities for plumbers and copper if you know where to look. John Fennell explains. Australia’s obsession with housing is ...
