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Multi-layer Pipe & Fitting System
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estore: www.aquatechnik-australia com.au
1800 278 283
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*When installed in accordance with manufacturer’s installation guidelines.
COVER STORY
FLEXIBLE BRAIDED HOSES
NEW TO MARKET
There are some companies within the plumbing industry that are taking a proactive approach to preventing and
reducing the incidence of bursting flexible connectors. Below are some products that can help protect customers
against water damage caused by failing flexi hoses.
AQUASHIELD
The Aquashield
range of flexible
connectors
from Aquaknect
Flexibles, feature a
specially designed
plastic protective coating. The coating
is applied over the stainless steel
braiding, making it more resistant
to corrosion. Aquashield can be used
in hot and cold water applications,
operates to 3,450kpa and helps to
prevent kinking.
SOFTPEX®
SOFTPEX® flexible
connectors from
Neoperl can get all
relevant approvals
including Watermark
(depending on the
exact hose configuration). Their Softpex
inner tube has a proven 0% failure rate
since its market launch 14 years ago and
offers strong resistance against additives
in drinking water such as chloramines
and chlorides, which helps to prevent
corrosion.
WHISPER FLOOD STOP ISOLATING VALVE
Developed by Con-Serv, the Whisper
Flood Stop Isolating Valve offers
a low-cost safeguard to ensure
property damage is minimal if a flexible
connector does burst. This Watermark
approved ½” F&M brass device limits
water leakage to less than half a cup of
water thanks to an integrated ball valve
that isolates the damaged
hose should a failure
occur. It also comes with
a $10m product assurance
warranty from Con-Serv.