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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 ... -
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 ... -
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). ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Gas, gas, or gas?
As more home owners turn to plumbers to recommend gas water heaters, plumbing connection asked Rheem training manager Jon Palfrey to explain the differences between the ... -
Standards and quality of workmanship and certification
As a builder or contractor, providing quality workmanship and products fit for purpose are backed by laws and standards across the country. Paul Cott outlines the laws involved. ...
