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.
Methven Evenflow 27 Jul 2010
Methven’s new innovation is Evenflo™ technology, which ensures that the water flow delivered, is consistent and prevents fluctuations in water temperature when pressure is unbalanced.
Dry Drains Forum 2009: Post-forum review 17 Mar 2009
The inaugural Dry Drains Forum took place in Germany on March 11, 2009 at the Messe Frankfurt Congress Center (room spektrum).
Plumbing industry gets smart about water use 15 Feb 2009
One of the foundation aims of worldplumbinginfo.com is to spread knowledge and good practice globally to reduce water use and improve sanitation. The first two water-saving ideas, which we have called ‘Cleaning the carrots’ and ‘Money laundering’, are from Australia.
Structured plumbing offers real benefits for water savers 15 Feb 2009
Because there is a clear link between water use and energy consumption, saving water can also save energy. The search is underway to find more efficient ways of delivering water to limit energy and water loss.
A scientific look at adapting showers for water conservation 15 Feb 2009
Conserving one of the planet’s most precious resources was the focus of a recent interdisciplinary study into domestic showering in the UK. The results are part of a widespread program to move the country towards a better water-saving regime.
China experiments with energy efficient housing 12 Feb 2009
China’s hunger for energy is worrying the rest of the world, but government regulations and project developments in that vast country are leading the way in conservation.
Lead laws affect faucets 12 Feb 2009
Bismuth used in faucet manufacture may be an alternative to lead, but does the world produce enough of it and will the alloys be as workable?
Technology in fire sprinkler systems 12 Feb 2009
Whether residential fire suppression systems are stand-alone or multi-purpose, the insurance industry may be the final arbiter.
There's more to kitchen and bathroom design 11 Feb 2009
David Kohler, group president of the Kitchen and Bath Group for Kohler Co, speaks candidly about what constitutes good design in bathroom products.
Floating prison offers a unique plumbing solution 11 Feb 2009
With an increasing number of people being held in prisons and detention centers around the world, governments are hard pressed finding solutions to satisfactorily house them.
Risk reduction around scalding water 08 Feb 2009
Installation codes, product standards and technologies are constantly evolving to reduce the risk of hot water scalding in hospitals, aged care facilities and homes.