Features
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Sucking it in
Vacuum toilets are not foreign to most; however, the installation and servicing practices that are associated with them probably are. Jeff Patchell explains that this is ... -
When Systems Collide
There are significant issues in the market place affecting the performance of PP-R pipe systems in combination with copper in hot water recirculation systems. Jonathan Jackson ... -
Winning Business: Is Price Everything?
There’s no denying that when quoting for new business, price is an important element which can heavily influence a customer’s decision on whether or not to ... -
An Injection of Plastic
Maintenance shafts are the modern alternative to concrete manholes, offering rapid installation in keeping with modern plastic (PVC) pipeline construction processes. Where possible, these maintenance shafts ... -
A Labour of Love
For some people, work is simply a means of survival. A way to make ends meet, to support themselves and/or their families. For others though, it’s ... -
Quality Assurance
Success and productivity can often be reflective of a management system and achieving ISO 9001 Quality Management System ensures that system is recognised by potential clients ...
