Plumbing Connection Autumn 2016

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6 PLUMBING CONNECTION AUTUMN 2016
CONTENTS
COLUMNS
YDRAULIC CLASSROOM
Dr Terry Lucke simplifies the
concept of fluid pressure and
explains why you, as plumbers,
need to be aware of how it works.
STIMATING
Misquoting clients can mean
you are already on the backfoot
before picking up a spanner.
Having a consistent estimation
procedure in place is just good
business. Andy Farrell explains.
ACKFLOWPREVENTION
Peter McLennan discusses the
WaterMark Certification Scheme
and the confusion that sets in
when various Standards regulate
different aspects of one product.
OLAR FIX
Since 1977, RESOL Germany
has been a successful brand
manufacturer in the field of solar
thermal and heating control
technology. Mat Briggs took a
trip to their headquarters to see
what goes on behind the scenes.
This is part two of his report.
OPPER CONNECTION
Not many companies have been
around for a century, but MM
Kembla says it’s just getting
started. John Fennell takes a
look at the company’s unique
history and its importance in the
production of copper products in
Australia.
OT WATER CLINIC
Jon Palfrey provides 10 key
points to consider when
recommending a new water
heater for your customers.
ditorial
ndustry news
usiness Promotion
ABCB Update
en’s Health
ot Water News
ew Products
Trade Stuff
REGULARS
ools
ips
Transport
INSIDE: TOOLS, TIPS& TRANSPORT
Top hats
for tradies
AUTUMN2016
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