Features
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Is Plumbing for you?
These days, the pressure is really on for everyone to get a university education, yet statistics are starting to show that a lot of university graduates ... -
The Pressing Matter on Copper
With so much ‘plastic adoption’ going on in the industry, it may come as a surprise to hear that copper press-fit systems are growing in popularity ... -
Built in our own Backyard
In a day and age when everything we buy seems to be stamped with ‘Made in China’, it’s nice to know that some things are still ... -
The Noritz Effect
We caught up with Dux CEO Simon Terry to discuss the handover of Dux from GWA to Noritz and what it means for the future of ... -
Electrofusion: Getting it right
The process of joining polyethylene pipes via electrofusion fittings and procedures has caused problems across the industry and many failures have been accredited to plumbers. Justin ... -
Rip Van Winkle Awakens
Jeff Patchell discusses the constant change of Australian business ownership and market adjustment across the industry. I’ve been a keen observer of the plumbing sector for ... -
Wash as you Go
Bidets, also known as washlet toilets, are big business overseas and while they aren’t staple items in Aussie bathrooms just yet – they are well worth ... -
Risks of Online Shopping
One cannot deny that online shopping is continually growing in popularity across all market sectors; however, there are some risks and dangers associated with it, particularly ... -
A Potential Killer?
The use of so-called ‘fire rated’ foams for fire stopping of service penetrations or control joints is sadly becoming more prevalent here in Australia. John Rakic ... -
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 ...
