Technology
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The bathroom in a box
An Australian-designed compact bathroom appliance enables the toilet and all sanitary fixtures to disappear from the bathroom, revolutionising bathroom design. Adelle King reports. Growing populations, energy resource ... -
PICAC announces World Plumbing Day event date
The Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) has announced the date for its annual World Plumbing day event. PICAC will be hosting the event on Friday ... -
The Golden Toilet
Introducing the golden toilet! The 18-karat gold creation is cast solid by the lost wax method and most importantly, it’s fully functional. The toilet was created ... -
An obituary to Michael Crouch AC
The following is an obituary to the Michael Crouch AC, the man behind the success of Zip instant boiling water products. The run-away success of Zip ... -
Gentec Australia releases new Sterisan range
Gentec Australia has announced the release of the Sterisan range of Vitreous basins that feature patented design technology and anti-bacterial self-cleaning glazes. The patented design for a ... -
MPAQ celebrating World Plumbing Day
The Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) will be hosting a breakfast event on Friday 9 March to celebrate World Plumbing Day (held on March 11 every year). This ... -
Introducing ‘waterless’ toilets
Alarming statistics for sanitation accessibility around the world have prompted the development of the ‘waterless toilet’. Simeon Barut explains the ins and outs of the innovation. ... -
New age metering
Mechanical meters have long been the choice for water meters but new technology has seen a number of companies in Australia trial their replacement with electronic ... -
Ridgid announces upgrade to Power Spin Drain
RIDGID has recently announced an upgrade to the Power Spin Drain. Dual powered operation allows quick switching between drill or hand power to break through clogs ... -
US lead-free legislation and the potential impacts in Australia
Dr Greg Morwood discusses the United States’ ‘lead-free’ legislation and the potential impacts it has on Australian manufacturers, contractors and consumers. On 4 January 2014, the ...
