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PLUMBING CONNECTION
AUTUMN 2016
CONTENTS
FEATURES
COVER STORY
18 30 52 54 18 SMARTFLUSH EVOLVES TO
CLEANFLUSH
Rimless toilet technology has
been making waves in Europe in
recent years and with Caroma
on the cusp of launching its first
models in Australia, we take a
look at what it’s all about.
24 TRADE SEECRET IS A CERT
Are you struggling to compete
with other plumbers in your
area? Need a cash flow boost?
Renewable energy certificates
mean you can get thousands of
dollars for a few pieces of paper.
52 SIMPLE, YET EFFECTIVE
An Australian invention is proving
to be an effective chemical free
water solution that is straight
forward for plumbers to install
and won’t cost an arm and a leg
to run.
30FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES
Aerial images taken by Australian
company nearmap are proving
to be a valuable resource for
businesses in a wide range of
industries such as building and
plumbing.
54 FLOOD STOPPER
Con-serv has developed a clever
little isolating valve product that
protects homes and businesses
from flood damage caused by
defective hoses. Find out how it
works and why you should use it.
34BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP
Plumbing Connection caught
up with three influential women
of the plumbing industry who
are proving that plumbing, as
a career choice, really is for
everyone.
56 GET THE SUB-METER RUNNING
Installing a sub-meter can be a
real hassle when concealed pipe
work needs to be accessed but
one product makes the process
easier. We take a look at the
Quick Fit Water Meter adapter.
50 TO A TEE
A tool that can help plumbers to
form tees faster and easier, while
producing consistently strong
joins, is always going to be worth
a look. Jacob Harris checks out
the T-Drill.
72 THE TRUTH ABOUT SEO
SEO can seem like the perfect
solution to your online marketing
problems, but nothing is as
simple as it seems. Kate Jordan
explains what you should know
about this mythical creature.