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Legionella without borders
Legionella does not discriminate when it comes to spreading its potentially fatal wings. As a result, various countries have been forced to manage all facets of ... -
Cross (Tasman) connections
A number of members of the Plumbing Product Industry Group attended a joint New Zealand/Australian business conference in August to exchange ideas affecting the plumbing sector ... -
Bigger is not better
The Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants Australia NSW is looking to undertake real life testing to enable economical designs through correctly sized pipes and pumps. Warren ... -
Lead is a pain in the brass
The case for lead-free brassware has been gaining momentum recently after a number of incidents of lead contamination in drinking water. Adelle King reports. There has ... -
Active vs reactive
Legionella is an ongoing issue in plumbing systems globally and a topic Plumbing Connection has written about frequently. Now, Adelle King outlines two new product solutions ... -
Safety takes a cold shower
There appears to be a big disconnect throughout the industry between emergency shower and eyewash products that comply in a lab environment and how they perform ... -
New pipe dreams
Innovations in plumbing products have increased, particularly over the past decade and while they’re helping make our lives better, it’s important that they are being used ... -
Big and thrifty
Hot water systems for large dwellings can now offer fingertip control, save energy and use less water. Jon Palfrey explains. Over many years of sizing and ... -
Looking up
A changing building market still offers great opportunities for plumbers – and copper – if you know where to look. John Fennell explains. Australia’s obsession with ... -
Tricky leaks: new plumbing technology
Technology in the home has finally reached the plumbing sector. Adelle King explains. Throughout the home, appliances are increasingly available with smart technology integration that allows ...
