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    Future Innovations in Electricity

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    With rapidly increasing population and mounting pressure from climate change, electrical innovations are more important than ever before. While there is no silver bullet that can solve all our issues, there are a broad range of technologies that may help make power more abundant, eco-friendly and efficient. From Centralisation to Decentralisation For decades, the electricity…

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    Why You Should Get an Industrial Plumbing Inspection Before Buying

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    Buying any property requires due diligence and careful inspection to ensure what you’re getting is safe, suitable for your requirements and worth what you’re paying. This is even more important when it comes to commercial and industrial properties, where the safety and functionality of the space is a legal requirement as well as in your…

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    The Future of Natural Gas

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    Nearly 70 per cent of Australians still use gas to cook their food, heat their water and keep their homes warm. But with environmental concerns become increasingly critical and new energy technologies on the rise, things may change. However, this needs to be balanced with Australia’s growing population. Energy systems need to meet increases in…

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    Why are Flexi Hoses So Prone to Damage?

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    Flexible water hoses, or flexi hoses, are a common plumbing feature in our homes. Made from rubber and fabricated steel, they replaced standard copper pipe installations in older homes and are found in connections from the wall outlet to sinks, basins, tubs and taps. They are also used in toilets to connect water from the…

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    Importance of Backflow Prevention in Industrial Plumbing

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    When you’re running an industrial business in Queensland, you are subject to hundreds of laws including ensuring backflow prevention according to the Standard Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2003. Backflow is when water in a system of pipework flows the opposite way to its correct direction back into the main reticulation system and water supply. When…