Plumbing Connection Winter 2016

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8 PLUMBING CONNECTION WINTER 2016
CONTENTS
FEATURES
56 WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS
THE DITCH
We asked Peter Jackson, Chair
of the New Zealand Plumbers,
Gasfitters and Drainlayer’s
Board, to paint a detailed picture
of the NZ Plumbers Board and
the industry as a whole.
64 THE PERFECT MATCH
When it comes to toilet pans and
flushing devices, one size does
not fit all. Terry Nguyen explains
some of the issues that can
occur if the flushing device and
toilet pan has not been correctly
matched.
66 BACKFLOWPREVENTION IN THE
EVERYDAY WORLD
Peter McLennan reflects on
the recent World Plumbing Day
and asks some questions of the
industry and the continual lack of
education, at the apprenticeship
stage, in backflow prevention.
70 A SOUND INVESTMENT
Taking the time to install a
well-designed plumbing system
has all sorts of paybacks, but
no noise is one of the best for
everyone involved says John
Fennell.
74 FIVE STEPS TO EFFECTIVE
SOCIAL MEDIA
Whether you like it or not, social
media is here to stay. Cecelia
Haddad explains how to use it
best to your advantage.
78 SUBMITTING A PROFESSIONAL
TENDER LETTER
Andy Farrell explains that when
it comes to submitting tender
letters, it’s more than just a
game of numbers.
10 Editorial
12 Contributors
14 Industry News
82 Hot Water Clinic
86 Hot Water News
88 New products
113 Trade Stuff
REGULARS
94 Tools
96 Tips
104 Transport
Mapping the future
Theriseofcommercialdrones
INSIDE:
AWATERTIGHTAPPROACH
CASHING INONCARDS
RAISING THEANCHOR
WINTER2016
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MANAGING DIRECTOR
Jeff Patchell
GENERAL MANAGER
Jeremy Sweet
EDITOR
Justin Felix
EDITOR – ACROSS THE TRADES
Jacob Harris
STAFF WRITERS
Jacob Harris, Joe Young
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sam Elliott
PRODUCTION
Gail Dwyer, Liz Todorova
CONTRIBUTORS
John Fennell, Jon Palfrey, Russ Dunne,
Cecelia Haddad, Peter Jackson, Dr Terry Lucke
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