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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 ... -
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. ... -
Plumbing the smart home market
Smart homes will be a lot more intelligent about water, heating and cooling too, and that means plumbers have to get up to speed, writes John Fennell. ... -
Backflow and the community
Backflow prevention is a priority for local councils to protect residents from possible cross contamination. Peter McLennan explains. The water systems are extensive in hospitals and are regarded ... -
Hot water, happy customer
For a happy hot water customer, consider the following key points, Jon Palfrey, Rheem explains. The following key points makes a list to have ‘top of mind’ when ... -
Registered builders and disciplinary matters
Some critical changes are happening in the field of building practitioner disciplinary matters. Paul Cott takes Plumbing Connection through the details. The position in all ... -
What’s the damage? A look at contractual liquidated and agreed damages
Paul Cott looks at contractual liquidated and agreed damages, and offers some tips on how to avoid the most common traps. To any building industry ... -
Explaining damages for building contract breaches
Paul Cott explains some of the myriad ways building contracts can be breached and what actions to take should you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance. ... -
Behind the wall – reduce your risk and play to your strength
Plumbing errors or failures can be costly to both you and your customer, but there’s ways to make sure they rarely happen says John Fennell. A ...
