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Certifying Solenoids: A Seriously Sticky Situation!
While solenoid valve design principles have not changed dramatically in a century, their modern use and compliance is incredibly challenging, particularly when these valves are ‘components’ ... -
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 ... -
Good Plumbing Design
Whether you are a plumber, designer or hydraulic consultant, there are many things to consider when designing and installing a plumbing system, says John Fennell from ... -
Don’t Wait to Seek Legal Advice
As far as plumbing firms are concerned, there are certain situations where legal support may be necessary to protect your rights and interests. BILL ARMSTRONG offers ... -
WS-014 to revise the AS/NZS 3500 series of standards
Revisions to the AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and drainage water services series of standards, intended to help users better comply with regulations and meet best practice, have ... -
Your Clean Water Guide
Clean water depends on healthy pipes, and that means the right products, investment, and design, says John Fennell, CEO of the International Copper Association Australia. A healthy ... -
‘Degasification’ Gathers Steam
The building and plumbing industry is currently undergoing a process of ‘degasification’ for a vast number of projects, but what exactly does this mean? Hydraulic engineer ... -
Charged Pipes
Charged pipes are causing a lot of confusion and seem to have ‘fallen between the cracks’. They are not mentioned in any Plumbing Code, and some ... -
Update On Publication of AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 & Transition Period
Due to formatting issues during editing the publication of AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas Installations: General Installations has been delayed by Standards Australia and the standard is now ... -
The Complexity of Compliance
As an expert witness, you need to identify the failures that may have occurred in your research and investigations. The job, however, is to recognise the ...
