Features
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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 ... -
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 ...
