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Where are we on lead-free?
We all know about the switch to lead-free but where after delays and changes, where exactly does the plumbing industry stand right now? John Chaumont writes. ... -
Four major legal changes in the construction sector
As we move into 2025, a series of significant developments and reforms are unfolding in the construction industry. It is crucial for stakeholders in construction to ... -
Don’t get ‘stranded’: Changing installer practices for drain lines
A previously little-known issue in the plumbing industry – ‘stranding’ – has become the source of a major shift in the requirements for laying drains. Dr ... -
Consider using water-source heat pumps
As hydraulic engineers consider ways to improve overall building efficiency, one product that could be considered more frequently is a water-source heat pump (WSHP) for domestic ... -
Haier: The importance of product/energy integration
Fisher & Paykel’s new Experience Centre with attached Haier showroom in Melbourne is a shrine to product integration across different product categories. John Power paid a ... -
The art of purging
The art of purging is slowly becoming lost, with some in the gas industry struggling to understand the importance of purging – and not knowing the ... -
Why is a hose tap a backflow risk to drinking water?
People often complain that backflow prevention is costly, and it is this presumption that leads to incorrect protection being applied. That is often because the installer ... -
PFAS and the Australian plumbing industry
Many have heard of the ‘PFAS’ acronym, often as just the latest bogeyman chemical that we should fear and avoid. However, most are unaware of what ... -
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 ...
