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Launch of Standards Australia Training to support safer, smarter workplaces
In a move set to benefit tradespeople across the plumbing, electrical and building industries, Standards Australia has unveiled a new training platform designed to make Australian ... -
Explaining fluoride to plumbers so you can explain it to clients
Fluoride is one of the biggest talking points in the water industry at the moment. John Chaumont figures out how it works and what it means ... -
Valley gutters: A performance-based perspective
Valley gutters are one of the least-defined components of gutter installation. Ken Sutherland aims to clear the air with this specific type of solution. In the ... -
Backflow risk management: It’s more than just a testing and registration program
There are different kinds of backflow prevention. Peter McLennan breaks them down and explains what goes into each method. We all know backflow incidents pose a ... -
You might not know it, but you could be the manufacturer
If you’re installing a product from overseas, current legislation views you as the manufacturer for all quality assessment purposes. Terry Nguyen explains how cutting corners with ... -
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. ... -
Breaking down the recertification process
The WaterMark scheme mandates the recertification of plumbing and draining products. Terry Nguyen explains why and how it’s done. The WaterMark certification scheme covers the mandatory ... -
Breaking down barriers: Standards Australia’s push for open access
Following a pivotal meeting at Parliament House in Canberra, Standards Australia has taken decisive steps to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the construction ... -
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 ... -
Identifying backflow hazards and matching correct devices
Cross-connection control is not as hard as it first seems, but also not something that is naturally understood. Peter McLennan writes. The backflow installer must be ...
