World Plumbing Council Unveils Research Database
The World Plumbing Council (WPC), an international organisation dedicated to developing and promoting the image and standards of the plumbing industry worldwide, is proud to announce the availability...
View ArticleStreamlined Convenience
A Melbourne-based designer has developed an attractive and practical solution to the often unsightly bath and shower combo. Justin Felix reports.read more
View ArticleStacked & Ready
Economical drainage of high-rise buildings can be a tricky task to achieve, however the Sovent fittings from Geberit aim to do just that. Justin Felix reports.read more
View ArticleHot Water Clinic: Overcoming Common Problems
A big part of Jon Palfrey’s role as Rheem Australia’s Training Manager involves the training of plumbers and specifiers across the southern states of the country. This regular contact with the industry...
View ArticleForm Following Function
Caroma’s latest bathroom range has been recognised and rewarded with two prestigious design awards. Justin Felix caught up with Dr Steve Cummings to discover more about the successful collaboration...
View ArticleThe Deal with Mates Rates
People with trade skills are always faced with the old ‘mates rates’ dilemma, so how do you offer or not offer them without affecting relationships with family and friends? Brad Fallon explains.read more
View ArticleA Helping Hand
Plumbing may be dealing with lots of new codes, standards and trends, but at least with copper there’s some quick ways to stay ahead says John Fennell.read more
View ArticleWhy Bend, when you can Flex?
Jeff Patchell reports on an Australian company that is leading the way in the flexible connector market. read more
View ArticleTaking on an Apprentice? Consider this...
Employing an apprentice today is probably quite different from when you were doing your trade. David Neyle explains what you must do to prepare your business for a 21st century trainee.read more
View ArticleWipes Choking our Sewer Lines
Wipes may be a great cleaning cloth, but flushable wipes could cause more mess than you originally contended with. Plumbing Connection publisher Jeff Patchell finds out just how devastating flushable...
View ArticleDisposable... but not flushable
While manufacturers claim them to be safe to flush, plumbers and contractors beg to differ. read more
View ArticleFlushable Wipes... not so Flushable
Manufacturers of wipes have done a great job of convincing consumers about the hygienic benefits of their products; however, those labelled as ‘flushable’ are having devastating effects on sewerage...
View ArticleTime to get serious about ‘flushable wipes’ blocking private and public drains
Plumbing Connection raised the ‘flushable wipes’ issue in a major way a couple of years back but the industry has not responded. In that article we reported that ‘flushable wipes’ were in fact not...
View ArticleLife's a Pitch
How can plumbers and contractors work smarter to deliver more cost-efficient roofing solutions that add margin and put a smile on their customers’ faces? Peter Coll of interline roofing shares some...
View Article10 Tips to help you enjoy your 2015 visit to ISH
Jeff Patchell has attended the world’s greatest plumbing event 10 times over the past 25 years and if you’ve always wanted to go, he suggests you make 2015 the year to do it.read more
View ArticleAn Eventful Year Ahead
In an ever-changing industry such as ours, it pays to always stay in touch with new trends, technologies and ideas. There are various ways to achieve this, such as following relevant websites like this...
View ArticleA Labour of Love
Justin Felix caught up with the Secretary of The Institute of Plumbing to see where his undying passion for the industry stems from.read more
View ArticleOne Bottle at a Time
Justin Felix caught up with a recent year 12 graduate to find out about a school project that aims to increase water consumption while reducing the amount of plastic that ends in landfill.read more
View ArticleSuperior Pex no longer a Plumber's Pipe Dream
A revolutionary piping system, designed specifically for Australian plumbers, is set to transform one of the more laborious and often tedious tasks of the tradie.read more
View ArticleFleetmatics Integrates with MYOB AccountRight
Fleetmatics Group, a global provider of mobile workforce solutions for service-based businesses of all sizes delivered as software-as-a-service, last week announced the release of new features in its...
View ArticleSafety in the Palm of your Hand
A Tassie plumber has developed a smartphone app that aims to make reporting health and safety issues a breeze. Callum Fitzpatrick reports. read more
View ArticleReaching the Vertical Limits
Are vertical farms the way forward for food manufacture and water conservation? Jonathan Jackson examines the rise of vertical farms and their importance to the future. read more
View ArticleHandy Water Heaters
Being water-wise doesn’t just revolve around the notion of using less. We must also take into consideration, the amount of energy used to heat it. Plumbing Connection, in conjunction with five...
View ArticleWhen Systems Collide
There are significant issues in the market place affecting the performance of PP-R pipe systems in combination with copper in hot water recirculation systems. Jonathan Jackson speaks with hydraulic...
View ArticleWhat’s Cold is Hot again
Heated wastewater can be recovered and re-used to pre-heat the inlet to shower heads, offering considerable savings on energy consumption. Justin Felix speaks with three shower heat recovery developers...
View ArticleSucking it in
Vacuum toilets are not foreign to most; however, the installation and servicing practices that are associated with them probably are. Jeff Patchell explains that this is about to change.read more
View ArticleSet out to be Accurate
Technology plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the office and the construction site and the MEP industry is seeing great benefits in moving towards BIM. Justin Felix spoke with David Grant...
View ArticleQuality Assurance
Success and productivity can often be reflective of a management system and achieving ISO 9001 Quality Management System ensures that system is recognised by potential clients and stakeholders. Justin...
View ArticleIdeas from Europe
It’s always interesting to scan the globe and see what ideas and innovations are taking place outside of Australia. Here are a couple of products we noticed from an inventive company in Sweden; we hope...
View ArticleFemale Tradies Celebrated on International Women's Day
International Women’s Day will be celebrated this Sunday and Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is taking the opportunity to recognise and celebrate women working in the building and construction...
View ArticleHappy World Plumbing Day
World Plumbing Day is an international event, held on 11 March each year to recognise the important role plumbing plays in societal health and amenity. Initiated by the World Plumbing Council in 2010,...
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