Features
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A world of opportunity
Justin Felix catches up with well-travelled industry stalwart Grant Stewart to learn about his role in plumbing, both in Australia and around the globe. When most ... -
A smarter way to tackle leaks
Leak monitoring devices and software is a growth market in an industry seeing an all-time high in the number of water damage related insurance claims. Anna ... -
Putting a whole new spin on waste systems
The Geberit SuperTube is at the forefront of waste drainage system and is now available in Australia. Sean Carroll looks into how it has found its ... -
‘Clean’ hydrogen… of pipedreams and smokescreens
The promise of a new ‘clean’ hydrogen industry has government and industry advocates frothing at the mouth, all keen to gain a slice of the new ... -
Sanitary drainage in reactive or unstable soils
As of July 1 2019, Queensland plumbers will have found there are new requirements in obtaining permits for drainage work. Chris Ferguson explains what you need ... -
Plumbing as a science
Teachers at Chisholm Institute of TAFE have decided to take a more ‘scientific approach’ to plumbing training – and students, staff and employers are reaping the ... -
Plan it, paper free
Most construction, plumbing and mechanical subcontractors still connect with other trades via telephone, in person and through email. This makes it hard to track each decision ... -
Understanding WaterMark testing and product compliance in plumbing
Have you ever wondered what kind of testing is performed on a plumbing product carrying the WaterMark logo? If you’ve assumed it’s a mix of hydrostatic ... -
What a NSW contamination event teaches plumbers about backflow risks
A recent contamination event in New South Wales provided a lesson in backflow containment cross connections, contamination and leak detection. Peter McLennan reports. Backflow incidents happen ... -
A web of energy
We love product ingenuity, especially when it’s born in our own backyard and even more so when it has a role to play in the plumbing ...
