Features
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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 ... -
At cross purposes
Hot and cold water tap technologies are rapidly changing and one of the challenges for plumbing product manufacturers is to ensure the standards that support these ... -
Caution is the best policy
Insurance for plumbing professionals is far more complex than many people realise – and ignorance of key concepts can lead to disaster. John Power reports. ... -
Designing for the elderly and people with disabilities
One of the most significant changes in the coming years will be the increase of older people and people with a disability living in private homes. ... -
Finding the right fit
ESV has issued an alert to plumbers and gasfitters to ensure consumer piping is adequately labelled and correctly positioned, writes Michael Weber of Appliance & Component ... -
Reactive soil and how to ensure plumbing and drainage is compliant
The type of earth that foundations are laid on can have repercussions for your client’s dwellings and the plumbing and drainage systems that service them. Plumbing ... -
Engaging with the experts for better outcomes
Standards Australia is the nation’s peak non-government standards organisation. We engage with stakeholders to ensure that the standards we develop together have a positive benefit for ... -
Asbestos – what you need to know
Exposure to asbestos is an ongoing concern, but there are some younger members of the industry who have no idea what to look out for. Paul ... -
A certifiable minefield
The Australian plumbing industry is highly regulated, yet incidents of non-conforming or non-compliant products being used in installations still occur and have prompted changes to the ...
