Understanding the Risks of Stormwater Testing for Plumbers
Year after year, a disproportionate number of plumbers suffer serious injuries when compared to most other kinds of workers. The most recent figures supplied by Safework Australia put the proportion of serious injury claims made by technicians or tradies at 17 per cent of the workforce. Throw in a percentage of labourers who may carry […]
Using the K-Valve for Efficient Testing and Inspection
Picture the work a plumber does. You might imagine a smiling tradie in fresh high vision happily tightening nuts on a set of taps or installing a flash new shower unit. The truth is, however, that plumbing can be dirty work. A fully-fledged plumber ensures fresh clean water gets to the right places. They’re also […]
Plug Into Knowledge: Understanding How Test Plugs Work
When it comes to stormwater testing, not all test plugs types are equal. There are plenty of risks with several of them. Some can cause injury. Others are highly labour-intensive. The 2 main methods for stormwater testing are the air test and the water test. Other ways include smoke testing and the mandrel testing method. […]
Making the Switch to K-Valve
Creating a good impression at a job interview or when meeting a new potential partner requires one key ingredient. You need to be able to show off the added value you’re bringing to the table. Marketing a new product in any industry has similarities. It helps if you can prove that it beats the competition […]
The Game Changer In Plumbing
The K-Valve® is a revolutionary device used in the inspection and testing of sewer and stormwater systems. These vital procedures are legal requirements across all residential, commercial and industrial environments. A recent interview with Wynnes Patent And Trade Mark Attornies uncovered how innovative plumbing inventor, Glenn Knight, has singlehandedly transformed testing plugs and stormwater testing […]
Avoid The Test Plug Pitfalls With K-Valve
Look in any plumber’s box of tools and you’re likely to find an assortment of test plugs. They’ve traditionally been an essential part of the testing process sealing up the pipes and then creating pressure inside the system. Plumbers may need to ensure that the piping system on a newly built office block is in […]
Piling on The Pressure: Why K-Valve Is Better Than The Rest
Look at the tools and protective gear plumbers need and you’ll get a sense of how risky their work is. Pliers, tubing cutters and face shields used to install sewerage pumping equipment go with the territory of every plumber and plumbing distributor. Efficient stormwater plumbing systems are our frontline defence against hazards like water contamination. […]
The 4 Key Kinds of Pipe Testing in Australian Plumbing
Water may be a high-demand commodity but we lose lots of it in leaks. Not so long ago, a government report estimated that 10% of Sydney’s daily water supply escaped through the cracks: water quite literally down the drain, you might say. And, it’s not just drinking water that can leak. Without proper testing, stormwater […]
