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  • ColumnsFeaturesTerry Nguyen - PROVE
    By Terry Nguyen
    19/03/2019
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    New pipe dreams

    Innovations in plumbing products have increased, particularly over the past decade and while they’re helping make our lives better, it’s important that they are being used ...
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  • ColumnsDavid Micallef - In Hot WaterFeaturesHot Water
    By Jon Palfrey
    19/03/2019
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    Big and thrifty

    Hot water systems for large dwellings can now offer fingertip control, save energy and use less water. Jon Palfrey explains. Over many years of sizing and ...
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  • ColumnsFeaturesJohn Fennell - A Fair Copper
    By John Fennell
    19/03/2019
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    Looking up

    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 ...
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  • David Micallef - In Hot Water
    By Jon Palfrey
    20/06/2018
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    On commission: water heater procedures

    After a water heater is installed a crucial procedure is sometimes overlooked. Jon Palfrey explains. Installing a water heating system is a typical job for most ...
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  • ColumnsFeaturesPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    11/05/2018
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    Installing backflow preventers

    Peter McLennan dispels some myths surrounding the two main backflow prevention devices seen today: the reduced pressure zone device (RPZ) and the double check valve (DCV). ...
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  • ColumnsDr Terry Lucke - A Fluid SituationFeatures
    By Dr Terry Lucke
    11/05/2018
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    Test your product on the rig

    Hydraulic performance for eaves and gutters allows manufacturers and suppliers to test product, Dr Terry Lucke explains. Since 2015 we have been following the progress of ...
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  • ColumnsDr Terry Lucke - A Fluid Situation
    By Dr Terry Lucke
    11/05/2018
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    New outlet testing protocol

    Localised flooding occurs when drainage systems can’t cope with the amount of rainfall or when drainage system components are undersized or become blocked. Dr Terry Lucke ...
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  • ColumnsPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    10/05/2018
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    Commitment to understanding the basics of backflow

    Backflow is one of those things that you generally cannot see hence we go blindly through life blissfully unaware of the dangers lurking in the drinking ...
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  • ColumnsPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    10/05/2018
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    Preventing a disaster: backflow prevention

    Backflow Prevention Association of Australia president Peter Mclennan outlines everything you need to know if and when you are considering the use of an RPZ.   ...
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  • ColumnsDavid Micallef - In Hot Water
    By Jon Palfrey
    10/05/2018
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    Class is in – hot water 101

    Since the mid-1940s Australia has utilised mains pressure electric storage water heaters for use in domestic and commercial applications, Jon Palfrey explains the best practices of installation ...
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