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.

Soils and the drainage system
07 Jul 2009 Soils that move pose significant risk to drainage systems and the buildings they service. Angela Tufvesson investigates the dangers of reactive and dispersive soils.

Single function controller
07 Jul 2009 Siemens has expanded on its range of water solutions by introducing the Wallace & Tiernan® Single Function Controller (SFC), a single measurement unit that complements its current analyser and controller offering.

Rainwater monitoring made easy
07 Jul 2009 Rain Harvesting has taken the guesswork out of monitoring tank water levels with the release of the improved rainwater Tank Gauge.

Watersmart Innovations
02 Jul 2009 Dr. Jim Gill, inaugural chairman of Water Australia and past CEO of the Water Corporation of Western Australia, will be the keynote luncheon speaker at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, Oct. 7-9, 2009, in Las Vegas.

Pipe cutter
02 Jul 2009 The Internal Pipe Cutter is designed to easily and safely cut PVC and most pipe products from the inside. The uniqueness of the Internal Pipe Cutter is in its ability to assist tradesmen in getting to pipes laid in hard to reach, awkward positions.

Bosch GSR Pro Drive
02 Jul 2009 The GSR ProDrive Professional is ideal for all small screwdriving jobs. It is extremely compact, it fits in the pocket of any tradesman and drives 110 screws (3.5mm) with one battery charge.

Graywater treatment and technology
03 Jun 2009 A new Australian protocol aims to simplify things for manufacturers of greywater treatment technologies and increase their adoption by consumers.

The dry drain argument
28 May 2009 Plumbing Standards general manager for SA Water Jeff Clark repackaged his ISH presentation for the Plumbing Supply Forum 2009 and commented on the effect of WCs on drainline performance, the importance of correct junctions and testing waterless urinals.

Plumbing and construction should remain separate
28 May 2009 Water saving initiatives are high on global government agendas, as the Australian spokseperson for IAPMO Stuart Henry knows first hand.

Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS)
28 May 2009 The most controversial topic of the Plumbing Supply Forum 2009, held at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia was the WELS Scheme and whether it is meeting industry expectations.

Plumbing Supply Forum 2009 :: Post-forum review
28 May 2009 The cream of Australia’s plumbing industry descended upon the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia for the 2009 Plumbing Supply Forum.

Effects of lead reduction
28 May 2009 Proposition 65 is a piece of legislation enacted in California in March 2000 that requires manufacturers to supply warnings of lead readings in their products.