Contributors
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Beyond apprenticeship and how ongoing training strengthens plumbing practice
Peter McLennan urges more plumbers to further their education and continue to gain knowledge long after their apprenticeship is done and dusted. Oscar Wilde once said, ... -
Understanding common faults in solar hot water systems and how to fix them
With a growing need for solar hot water repairs and a lack of knowledge circulating in the industry, we’ve enlisted the help of solar repair expert ... -
Simplifying copper plumbing regulation and design resources
Plumbing may be dealing with lots of new codes, standards and trends, but at least with copper there’s some quick ways to stay ahead. John Fennell ... -
Why councils require backflow protection even in ordinary houses
Backflow Prevention in the residential situation… is it really necessary? Peter McLennan suggests it is. Having been involved in backflow prevention in Australia for over 25 ... -
Unnecessary cost or type of insurance? Investment or liability cost for plumbers and communities
It is something we should have, but don’t know if it is really worth the cost. How important is it to protect against a potential backflow ... -
Reducing roofing expenses by optimizing roof pitch and profiles
How can plumbers and contractors work smarter to deliver more cost-efficient roofing solutions that add margin and put a smile on their customers’ faces? Peter Coll ... -
How better resources help plumbers tackle modern copper plumbing challenges
Plumbing may be dealing with lots of new codes, standards and trends, but at least with copper there’s some quick ways to stay ahead says John ... -
Common water heater problems demystified for plumbers and technicians
A big part of Jon Palfrey’s role as Rheem Australia’s Training Manager involves the training of plumbers and specifiers across the southern states of the country. ... -
Plumbing’s vital role in maintaining fresh, safe water for all
Peter Jackson discusses one of the biggest problems being discussed in New Zealand and how plumbers will play an important role in solving it. -
Raising awareness about cross‑connections and backflow risks
Peter Mclennan believes that the more we can educate people on the importance of backflow prevention, the better.
