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Keeping up with AS2845.2 2010
If you are a licensed backflow tester, you will no doubt be aware of the current Australian Standard AS2845.3:2010. Peter McLennan takes a look at some ... -
Getting hot water systems right
Large heated water systems need professional design, installation and maintenance to avoid costly problems says John Fennell. The design, installation and commissioning of larger circulating heated ... -
Sustainable energy sources for commercial water heating
As industry and market trends change, designers and installers are now more than ever seeking ways to incorporate sustainable energy sources for services into commercial applications. ... -
Thermostatics are heating up
Terry Nguyen discusses the rise in thermostatic mixing valves around the globe and why thermostatic shower mixes have barely surfaced on our shores. Many seasoned travellers ... -
Plumbing ahead
Standards Australia provides an overview of what to expect in 2020. Helping support the water and waste services sector through effective and industry backed standards continues ... -
Are the plumbing regulations and standards even working?
Metropolis Solutions co-founder David Pockett takes an in-depth look into two major problems in the plumbing industry and discusses what needs to happen to remedy the ... -
To be sure
Have you ever wondered what kind of testing is performed on a plumbing product carrying the WaterMark logo? If you’ve assumed it’s a mix of hydrostatic ... -
A question of good faith
Paul Cott explores the question: do plumbers and owners have to act in good faith towards each other? It’s a tricky question to answer. Outside the ... -
A much needed lesson?
A recent contamination event in New South Wales provided a lesson in backflow containment cross connections, contamination and leak detection. Peter McLennan reports. Backflow incidents happen ... -
Clarifying changes to AS3500.4
Rheem Technical marketing manager David Micallef clears the air surrounding the latest changes to AS/NZS3500.4 which has caused some confusion among the industry. Centralised warm water ...
