THE RISING MAIN

IN THIS ISSUE

FROM THE E.O.

BUSINESS PARTNERS / SPONSORS

ICON WATER / RHEEM HANDBOOK

INDONESIA HOTSING COMMUNITY PLUMBING CHALLENGE

ENWARE LEVA SEQUENTIAL RANGE / SAVE THE DATE

BUILD YOUR WEBSITE 3 EASY STEPS

CIT COURSES COMING SOON / POWAGROUP PRODUCT FOCUS

TRADELINK HOT WATER IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

ACCESS CANBERRA ACCIDENT REPORTS / SANICOMPACT

Issue 47: April 2017

From the E.O—Ross Heazlewood

Well it’s that time of year when the Associations

membership subscriptions are due, if you needed

reminding about the benefits of continuing your

membership here is a few examples of why you should.

Members get -

Access to Trade / Industry Information evenings (general meetings) there will be more of these from now on;

Work with the Association’s Business Partners to help promote businesses and products;

Access to MPA executive staff for information and business support;

Monthly newsletter;

Access to insurance, business admin and WH&S deals;

Annual annual Plumbing Industry and Apprentice Awards Dinner

Promote Code of Ethics to maintain high industry standards

Mediation assistance in dispute resolution;

Up to date industry award advice including wage updates for plumbers and apprentices;

Inter government and industry body liaison for the benefit of members;

Apprentice recruitment advice and services

Inclusion on the “Find a Plumber” on the MPA website ;

Offers access to training for its members;

Discounts on many service including commercial vehicle and safety work wear discounts

Don’t forget subscription renewal is easy just—Direct Deposit - NATIONAL

AUSTRALIA BANK—BSB: 082-967 Account No: 04573 0197 - Please use

invoice no as reference.

Remember we have an incentive for new members - $100 discount on sign up!!!

I am keen to meet as many members as I can over time and I am really looking

forward to our industry dinner, it promises to be a great evening, I hope to see you

there Friday 2nd June 2017. More detail to come!!!

Ross Heazlewood

Executive Officert

SUPPORT OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS

SUPPORT OUR BUSINESS SPONSORS

Rheem launches new Rheem Plumbers’ Handbook

Rheem has launched a handy new pocket-sized guide to all Rheem domestic and selected heavy duty water heater models.

Designed for plumbers to use on site, the new 118-page Rheem Plumbers’ Handbook is an easy reference guide which provides solid technical assistance and support for plumbers when installing a Rheem hot water unit.

“The handbook has been created as a comprehensive ready-reckoner to make it easy for plumbers to quickly find the right information they need, and its water-resistant pages have been designed to survive the rigors of on-site use,” says John Wilkins, Rheem Australia Product Marketing Manager.

“It provides all the key information from product features, dimensions and specifications to the type of installation.

Every category is covered, including electric storage, gas storage, continuous flow/instantaneous, solar and heat pump plus popular accessories/options.” The handbook includes detailed installation checklists and safety guidelines for the various different types of hot water systems, in addition to information on anodes. For ease of reference, there is one model per page with specific information including:

• The model number • Product drawing and dimensions • Photograph of the system • Specifications • Star rating (for gas models) • Warranty information • Product features and benefits

Every model has a scannable QR code which will take the user directly to the corresponding page on Rheem’s website, where they can access installation instructions and brochures.

“Whether plumbers are after information on a system for a new build, retrofit or a fast and easy like-for-like replacement, this guide is an invaluable reference tool,” adds John.

This is an exclusive Rheem offer to MPA ACT Members. To get your free Rheem

Plumbers’ Handbook, call Colleen at the MPA ACT office 61128630.

INDONESIA HOSTING COMMUNITY

PLUMBING CHALLENGE

It was announced today that Cicau Village in West Java, Indonesia will host this

year’s international Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC), with Indonesia

becoming the third country to host the CPC, following India in 2015 and South

Africa in 2016.

The announcement was made at the opening of the fourth annual IAPMO

Indonesia Education Conference in Jakarta by IAPMO Group CEO Russ

Chaney.

The IAPMO Indonesia Education Conference is a public outreach event designed

to promote the importance of good plumbing systems in improving the health and

safety of Indonesian citizens, safeguarding the environment and boosting the

Indonesian economy.

At CPC 2017 top young apprentices and professionals representing four or five

different countries, including Indonesia, are expected to participate, joining forces

to form a long-term international collaboration that will deliver improved sanitation

infrastructure and facilities in the Cicau area.

In an exciting new development from previous editions, CPC 2017 will be

presented in two parts, a ‘Design Week’ in August and a ‘Construction Week’ in

November.

CPC 2017 will be presented by the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Foundation (IWSH) in association with the World Plumbing Council (WPC). The

project will be based at a local school, SD Negeri Cicau 02, with a range of other

promotional and participatory activities planned across the village during the

event.

“Our team is highly motivated to facilitate CPC2017 in partnership with SD Negeri

Cicau 02, as the village is located a mere 3km from our new testing and

certification facility, which opened in 2016. Through CPC2017, we aim to develop

an innovative working relationship with Cicau Village that will stretch into the

years ahead by using the new Indonesian Plumbing Systems Standard to make

gradual gains for general public health through design and implementation of

better sanitation for all,” said IAPMO Group Indonesia senior vice president

Shirley Dewi.

Speaking in Jakarta today, Russ highlighted the CPC’s role in spearheading the

mission of the newly established IWSH Foundation.

“IWSH is now in place to align efforts and extend the great work of organisations,

governments and industry working across the water, sanitation and hygiene

sector, while the CPC targets direct impact in the heart of communities where

water systems are unsafe or unsustainable. Combined, the two platforms offer

huge potential for improving living conditions and public health for specific areas

in need. We are particularly excited to launch our newest program here in

Indonesia this year to continue building bridges across our growing network of

local and international partners,” said Russ

First Published—Plumbing Connection 31st march 2017

easy to install / adjustable / spare parts available

Enware has introduced the new Leva Sequential range, which has been designed for

ensuite showering and hand-washing applications in the health and aged care market.

Complementing the Leva range, the new products offer benefits including ease of use,

potential for energy savings and reduced risk of legionella compared to traditional single

lever mixer type tapware.

They are designed to be easy to maintain and clean, and are suitable for most basin

types, with the option of adding a suitable spout, available separately from Enware.

The sequential ceramic disc cartridge offers easier control for users with arthritic or

mobility conditions by moving progressively from ‘off’ to ‘full cold’, to ‘mixed’, to ‘full

warm’ in a single anti-clockwise rotation without the need to lift. Since the tap doesn’t

draw any hot or warm water until the handle is moved to the mixed position, energy can

be saved. The risk of legionella is also reduced as it’s not drawing small amounts of hot

and warm water into the pipe work.

Unlike other single lever mixers, the new products offer some adjustability with up to

25mm of depth variability so installation is simple. Both products come with a five year

warranty and spare parts are available.

CONTACT ENWARE FOR MORE INFORMATION

1300 369 273 / www.enware.com.au / info@enware.com.au

new product

leva sequential range

2017 PLUMBING INDUSTRY DINNER AND APPRENTICE

AWARDS NIGHT

FRIDAY 2ND JUNE 2017

“MORE DETAILS TO COME”

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