The ISH pilgrimage 2011
09 May 2011 For the past 22 years, Connection Magazines and World Plumbing Info publisher Jeff Patchell has been fortunate to attend the world’s major bi-annual plumbing fair. In the following report Jeff explains why ISH (International Sanitation & Heating) never ceases to be an interesting week in understanding where the market is heading.

The return of ISH
23 Nov 2010 I’m often asked if there are any must-see plumbing exhibitions to visit overseas and my response is always the same – there is only one decent event at which visitors will never be disappointed.

Siphonic roof drainage software
03 Aug 2009 With DrainStar(R), the smart design and calculation software for siphonic roof drainage, benefits are double: up to 60% of building costs can be saved, while reducing CO2 emissions at the same time.

Shallow shower trap
09 Jul 2009 Valsir has created a new waste trap for use in situations where there is very little space between the fixture and the ceiling of the floor below.

Toilet revolution in Beijing neighbourhood
16 Feb 2009 Beijing’s fascinating Hutong neighborhoods may be historic, but the plumbing is being thoroughly modernized as the Chinese city races towards the Olympics.

Reduced flush volume and drainline testing
15 Feb 2009 Does reduced flush volume have a negative effect on the performance in the drain line? One manufacturer was keen to find out.

Clean pipes lead to better hospital care
15 Feb 2009 A community hospital facility relies on crucial standards being maintained around the clock.

Positive trends to water and energy commitments
15 Feb 2009 The results of a survey WPR magazine conducted in 2008, unearthed some interesting facts and figures.

Bacteria used to eat through a fatty problem
12 Feb 2009 Until recently, mechanical methods have been used to clear blockages in sewerage systems caused by fats, oils and greases. But not everyone agrees. A different school of thought is biting into traditional thinking.

Norway's innovative wastewater treatments
11 Feb 2009 An experimental decentralized urban treatment system that processes graywater from apartments in an Oslo suburb has consistently produced water pure enough to swim in.

Great innovations in sanitary engineering
11 Feb 2009 The 19th Century saw a flourishing of great innovations in sanitary engineering, introducing safe and practical building drainage and plumbing systems on a large scale.

Plumbing solutions for O2 Arena
11 Feb 2009 Initially it posed a problem for developers, but it wasn’t long before the redevelopment of London’s O2 Arena provided a huge hurdle for plumbing engineers to overcome.

Plumbing given the respect it deserves
11 Feb 2009 For a country that is not under pressure to conserve water, Sweden takes its plumbing industry extremely seriously.