Sanitary Equipment
Urinals - water & waterless
Waterless urinals research Waterless urinals research
19 Nov 2009
In an effort to integrate water-sensitive urban designs into current practice the National Plumbing Regulators Forum (NPRF) for Australia and New Zealand formed the Australasian Scientific Review of Reduction of Flows on Plumbing and Drainage Systems (ASFlow) Committee to conduct research into the effects reduced flows are having on drainage systems.
Flow control outlets for hospitals Flow control outlets for hospitals
31 Aug 2009
Consultants face the challenge of engineering more innovative ways to regulate the water use within buildings, while not impacting on the functionality of the system or providing any adverse health risk.
Watersave launches Uridan Stainless Steel Waterless Urinals Watersave launches Uridan Stainless Steel Waterless Urinals
30 Jul 2009
Watersave Australia has launched the Uridan stainless steel waterless urinals into the Australian market.
Reductions in drainage stresses old plumbing systems Reductions in drainage stresses old plumbing systems
07 Jul 2009
Downstream plumbing does not attract much interest until something goes wrong. Now with the emphasis on water conservation there are concerns that lower building drainage flows will mean future problems.
Toilet revolution in Beijing neighbourhood Toilet revolution in Beijing neighbourhood
17 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.
iFlush: sanitation in the digital age iFlush: sanitation in the digital age
16 Feb 2009
Technology has transformed the bathroom to such an extent that it even distinguishes between a user's presence and a toothbrush falling into the sink.
Positive trends to water and energy commitments Positive trends to water and energy commitments
16 Feb 2009
The results of a survey WPR magazine conducted in 2008, unearthed some interesting facts and figures.
Cleanliness in public bathrooms Cleanliness in public bathrooms
09 Feb 2009
New strains of harmful bacteria, pathogens and viruses such as SARS-CoV have led many to question the cleanliness of public bathroom facilities – particularly those in hospitals and aged care facilities where immune systems are low and the risk of transmission is high.
Engineers share their knowledge Engineers share their knowledge
05 Feb 2009
Great minds may think alike but occasionally one or two can bring something different to the table – as some organizations are discovering through regular knowledge-sharing exercises.
Are waterless urinals a health hazard or a water saver’s friend? Are waterless urinals a health hazard or a water saver’s friend?
05 Feb 2009
It’s not often that plumbing makes the daily news, but in late 2005 the Los Angeles Times ran a story about a controversial ruling on waterless urinals by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Standards Council.