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Understanding charged stormwater pipes and hydraulic grade design
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 and 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 ... -
How compliance shapes plumbing investigations and expert reporting
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 ... -
Sizing and designing hot water recirculation systems
Unlocking the mysteries of heat transfer can be a confusing subject, Ken Sutherland writes. Especially when we must deal with heat transmission and the Plumbing Code ... -
Confusion reigns around regulatory requirements
Despite backflow prevention being a common practice around the country, there is still confusion around the rules and regulations and the discrepancies between each state and ... -
Meeting efficiency and footprint constraints with embodied energy systems
Jon Palfrey further explores how many energy sources can be captured and used for various plant and equipment services using a large residential dwelling as a ... -
How plumbing design and practice protect water quality
Clean water depends on healthy pipes and that means the right products, investment and design. John Fennell tells more. A healthy plumbing system has to consider ... -
How plumbing product testing must adapt to smart fixtures and new technologies
Terry Nguyen explains how testing methods for the likes of toilets, taps and showers have had to change with the times to accommodate new technology. Products ... -
Keeping up with Updates to AS2845.2‑2010 and their impact on backflow testing practice2010
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. This Standard ... -
How correct installation prevents common hot water system failures
Large heated water systems need professional design, installation and maintenance to avoid costly problems. John Fennell writes.The design, installation and commissioning of larger circulating heated water ...
