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Energy efficiency is a critical issue in the industrial sector. Rising wholesale power prices, in particular, have hit many Australian businesses pretty hard. The easy way to deal with energy costs is to improve energy efficiency. The good news for the industrial sector is that new technologies coming on the market are achieving excellent results, reducing costs, and improving bottom lines around the country.

Unlike in your home, energy efficiency in the industry is based on solid metrics. The dollar values have to be clear and improve performance, and capacity for future needs also has to be included in planning. If this sounds complex, it is. We’re going to show you how to improve your cost base for energy usage, and improve your energy usage in operational terms.

Energy Efficiency Basics

One of the major problems facing Australian industrial businesses is obsolescence. The simple fact is that most of the older electrical systems are nowhere near as efficient as modern systems. That, in turn, leads to power wastage, increased costs, and reduced profits.

The old systems may have been all right in their day, but they simply cannot compete with modern systems in terms of energy efficiency. New CAD design electrical systems commonly include a lot of custom design features, specifically included in industrial systems to reduce power usage and improve efficiencies across the board.

Getting the Energy Efficient System You Want

The first step in achieving cost-effective energy efficiency is to engage the services of electrical system designers as consultants. Your consultants will be able to provide you with all the information you need to create your new systems, plus a thorough analysis of your system needs. This includes power requirements and energy usage costs.

Modern Industrial Energy Efficiency Designs in Australia

Modern industrial energy efficiencies include:

• Industrial Automation: Full automation promotes very high productivity, with energy efficiencies built into the new systems.
• Switchboards: Modern electrical switchboards deliver excellent power distribution. In conjunction with high efficiency system design and new technologies, you are saving costs and energy around the clock.
• Improved Maintenance Costs and Reduced Overheads: The new energy efficient electrical systems are also easier to maintain and repair, and far safer for OHS purposes.

These are just some of the benefits of the new energy efficient industrial systems. Custom-designed systems add many local on-site cost and efficiency benefits. Some of the best examples of industrial automation and energy efficient systems in Australia can be seen in the work of commercial electrical contractors in Brisbane. These new custom-designed systems are state-of-the-art, incorporating all latest technologies backed up by expert custom design services.

Talk to Us About Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Brisbane

If you’re looking at improving energy costs and operational performance to your business, EPG Electrical Plumbing Group Pty Ltd is one of the leading commercial plumbing companies in Brisbane. We’re your specialist electrical contractors for all types of energy efficiency services. We provide services for custom design, switchboard construction, and industrial automation. Call or contact us online to arrange for a consultation.

Backflow preventers are a key element of any industrial or commercial plumbing system. As the name suggests, they ensure that contaminated water doesn’t flow back in to the water supply system. Please be aware that backflow is also regulated by law, and that businesses who do not comply with these regulations may be subject to both fines and costs of remedial work.

The Basic Functions of Backflow Preventers

Backflow preventers work on pressure. They close automatically when pressure comes back through the system. They’re a simple, but extremely effective way of managing risk. A backflow preventer is basically a valve, opening and closing as required. This means that any contaminants in the water are prevented from re-entering the water supply system.

Your backflow preventer is thus a very reliable way of managing water movement through the system, and ensuring that water contamination is avoided. For businesses, this is a must-have, must-do scenario. Industrial waste may contain a whole spread of possible contaminants, including hazardous chemicals and manufacturing materials in suspension.

Backflow Preventers on The Job in Industry

Consider a manufacturing process which involves washing products during and after the assembly process. This water will contain a lot of microscopic materials, dirt, dust, and environmental contaminants. Even in the cleanest and most modern industrial process, these basic contaminants are the usual suspects for pollution if backflow occurs.

This is one of the reasons that backflow preventers are standard equipment for manufacturing systems. Other reasons may include:

• Chemical and electrical process residues, which may accumulate during production runs. If these residues are present in the water system, they’re the classic example of good reasons to make sure your backflow prevention system is doing its job.
• Secondary chemical additive applications, in which a certain amount of the additives will be lost in application, like spray painting, finishing, or similar processes. (These types of materials are also specifically regulated, and their presence in backflow is an instant breach of regulations.)

Backflow, The Law, And Business Realities

Modern industrial processes include a vast range of advanced materials, from polymers to enzymes, dyes, colourants, and similar chemicals. The presence of these chemicals is measured in parts per million, (ppm) which is a good indicator of possible toxicity. If the acceptable level of a material or chemical is rated at a very low ppm, you can assume that material is potentially very toxic.

Another problem also arises if you have backflow issues, and it’s arguably as bad or worse than the regulatory scenario. If your system is experiencing backflow, particularly chronic backflow, there’s something very wrong with the system. Reverse pressure which causes backflow isn’t supposed to happen at all. Most plumbing systems are designed to deliver positive pressures, from source to outlet.

Sometimes it’s not the system’s fault that there are backflow issues. Flooding, for example, naturally causes a risk of backflow, because the system isn’t working and the extra water comes back in to the system. Otherwise, you may have a range of technical issues causing backflow, and some unwanted costs for remedial work. The best practice is to ensure that your backflow preventers are up to date and in good working order with regular testing.

Talk to EPG About Backflow Preventers in Brisbane

Electrical Plumbing Group is your local expert industrial and commercial plumbing service in Brisbane. We can help with problems, new system installation, and system design. Our design experts and highly experienced industrial plumbers will be happy to assist with any services you need. Call EPG in Brisbane on (07) 3823 1630 or contact us online.

Backflow is one of the curses of any water supply system. It’s is defined as pollutants that enter the water supply and drainage systems from any source. Backflow is dangerous, as it may be contaminated with toxic and unsanitary materials. The bottom line is that backflow is trouble, wherever it occurs.

Backflow can cause another type of trouble –the expensive kind.  If you’re connected to any water supply system, and anything from your connection backflows into the water supply or anywhere else, you’re liable. That can be a pretty grim wade through big money remedial work, as well as whatever damage the backflow causes. 

Backflow Device Basic Requirements 

Backflow devices, by definition, cover any form of backflow prevention. By law, backflow prevention must be carried out if you have a “testable” device on a system.

Testable systems include:

• Irrigation systems
• Fire hoses or hydrants
• Commercial or industrial systems which may pose a risk of pollution
• Water outlets near pollutants, grease traps or chemicals
• An alternate water supply, of whatever kind.

(The word “testable” is a bit redundant. If you have to test for backflow, obviously the accuracy of testing is important, so your testing device needs to be checked, too. It’s just a clumsy way of expressing the need to test.)

Specifically, your backflow prevention system monitoring system must be registered with your local authority and tested regularly, usually annually. Backflow testing devices are very important. You’re required to submit your test results to the local authority. It’s very much in your interests to ensure your backflow device testing is spot on.

If you’re somehow getting the impression backflow testing is a very demanding, must-get-right process, you’re quite right. Data from backflow testing needs to be accurate and testing needs to be properly conducted. “Best guess” doesn’t cut it. You can be fined if you don’t test, too, which is another expensive consideration.

The bottom line is quite unambiguous:

1. You must test for backflow
2. Your backflow tests must be accurate.
3. Your testing device must be checked for accuracy.

Getting Help with Backflow Testing Devices

Given the importance of backflow testing, the best option is to get some help from your local commercial plumbers. This covers a multitude of issues, including:

• Compliance: Your device has to comply with whatever regulations apply to your irrigation, industrial plumbing, or environmental rules. Your plumbers can make absolutely sure that your device is compliant.

• Performance: Another moving target in compliance is meeting statutory standards. Backflow regulations change over time, and older devices may not be able to deliver the required levels of accuracy. Again, ask your expert plumbers for any help you need to upgrade or simply ensure performance of backflow testing devices is up to scratch.

• Problem solving: Murphy’s Law, the rule of life which says that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong, applies very much to backflow testing and the basic realities of doing business. Get your plumbers the minute you see anything which looks like a problem.

Need Some Help with Backflow Device Testing in Brisbane?

Whenever you want some expert help with your backflow systems and backflow device testing in Brisbane, Electrical Plumbing Group (EPG) can do it all for you. We’re industrial plumbers, so we know these systems inside out. Our experience also helps us build a relationship with our Brisbane clients so they receive a positive customer experience. Call EPG on (07) 3823 1630 or contact us online and ask us for any services you need.

If there’s one process which can save you a fortune in annoying problems, it’s your industrial plumbing system inspection. This is not some mere bureaucratic bean counting process. It’s about the safety and efficiency of your industrial plumbing systems.

Industrial Plumbing System Inspection Basic Benefits

An inspection can save you a lot of money, as follows:

Leaks 

All water systems are leak-prone. On an industrial scale, that can be an incredible amount of water, costing you money for water you can’t use. Add to this the almost incomprehensible damage leaks can do to industrial buildings, foundations and other high value assets. If your industrial plumbing inspection identifies leaks, you’re dodging quite a few costly bullets.

Risk management 

Water can also create risks. Backflow, in particular, can cost you a fortune in damages, fines, and remedial work. If your industrial plumbing inspection finds and fixes a risk before you get hit by huge costs, it’s literally saving your business.

Compliance 

Water regulations for industry require strict compliance. This can be a tough ask, particularly with larger systems where compliance relates to huge water connections and processes. However, compliance is also based on practice. A system which isn’t compliant probably have problems. Your industrial plumbers will be able to identify and remedy any deficiencies. The alternative could be very heavy fines, plus remedial work.

System Efficiencies 

System efficiencies are a less obvious benefit of inspections. All industrial plumbing systems must be efficient. The usual story is that older parts of the system are out of date, or not able to perform to modern standards. This is a particularly useful aspect of inspections, allowing you to consider better system efficiencies with expert help.

Timing Your Industrial Plumbing System Inspection

It’s best to conduct your industrial plumbing system inspection on a regular basis. Two year periods are arguably best, allowing you to do a full “audit” of your systems without risk of major system issues over this period of time.

You can have a complete picture of your entire system, including pipes and taps, connections, flow monitors, pressure management and operating systems, whenever you want. You can also build your industrial plumbing system inspection into your budget, allowing for any required expenditure for upgrades, modernisation or replacements on a planned basis. Better still, your inspection will clearly identify areas for management, helping you to nail down accurate costings.

Please note: Putting off an inspection can be a false economy. What goes around, may come around, and come directly out of your business budget. What you “save” now may multiply in cost if anything goes wrong. The financial impact can be catastrophic if serious faults occur. Significant industrial plumbing problems can best be described as financially unforgiving, a deadly risk to your business well worth avoiding. If your system is overdue for an inspection, just do it.

Looking for An Industrial Plumbing Inspection in Brisbane?

If you need an industrial plumbing inspection in Brisbane, Electrical Plumbing Group (EPG) are your industrial plumbing specialists.  We’re your all-round industrial and electrical plumbers, and we’ll do a full inspection for you to cover all the issues outlined above. EPG take great pride in creating an understanding of all our Brisbane clients. Call (07) 3823 1630 or contact us online and talk to our experts about your needs.

One of the major and most common mistakes for any new build is treating your industrial plumbing as an afterthought. Don’t expect anyone else to assess and evaluate these issues. You may wind up with any old thing, simply because the plumbing wasn’t discussed at the planning stage. That can be a costly problem, because you may have to replace basic plumbing with high-quality plumbing you actually want. This particularly applies to industrial plumbing and plumbing for business premises, where standard fittings may or may not have anything in common with what you actually need.

Standard practice is for an industrial plumbing system to be custom designed, but imagine a scenario where you simply get basic connections, not the high value purpose-built connections you need, for example. See why keeping close track of your plumbing is so critical? You can save yourself a lot of money, and avoid a lot of stress, with a few basic preventative steps.

Getting What You Want for Your Business

There’s another relevant issue, too. Modern building design and construction has come a long way in recent years, and so has plumbing design. The latest plumbing systems are super water-efficient, and deliver excellent value in terms of amenities. You can have the latest systems, excellent connections choices, top of the line switchboards and flow systems, and fabulous water-saving devices that can cut your water bill significantly.

The Trick to Getting the Latest Plumbing for Your New Build 

If you’re at the planning stages of a new home, you can make sure that you get the latest plumbing with a few simple steps: 

Do Some Research on the Latest Plumbing Systems 

This is a very valuable exercise. You can see all the new systems for yourself, and most importantly, get a clear picture of all the features available and realistic costs for your building project. Be sure to take a little extra time to really check out all your options. 

Ask Your Local Industrial Plumbers 

Your industrial plumbers can give you all the practical advice and information you need. They can provide a lot of useful information about the best systems, and help you with any onsite plumbing issues. (This is a very good move if you’re upgrading, too, avoiding cost blowouts and other “surprises” during your build.)

Coordinate Your Plumbers with Your Architect and Builder 

Your architect can factor in all your plumbing needs. These experts will also be able to nail down accurate estimates of costs for your new systems in context with the build. 

Need Industrial Plumbing Experts in Brisbane?

If you’re doing a new build in Brisbane, Electrical Plumbing Group (EPG) can do the whole job for you, from design to installation. We’re local market leading industrial and electrical plumbers, and we can deliver all the services you need. This is achieved by building relationships with our Brisbane clients so we fully understand their requirements. Call (07) 3823 1630 or contact us online to discuss your project.

Industrial plumbing pipes come in a truly bewildering range of materials, shapes, sizes and functional uses. If you’re unfamiliar with these pipes, we’ll give you a tour of the fundamentals. You’ll be truly surprised at the sheer scale and range of applications of these innocuous-looking pipes.

Industrial Plumbing Pipes Basics

Industrial plumbing pipes are selected on the basis of their usage. This may include several basic types:

• Water pipes designed to take enormous volumes of water
• High pressure pipes
• Chemical treatment pipes to handle movement of chemicals through an industrial process, therefore needing to be secure and leakproof
• Hot water pipes must be able to handle specified temperatures and often very high volumes of water
• Effluent pipes
• Basic onsite plumbing pipes
• Mains connections pipes, which may take huge volumes of water under pressure

A single industrial plant may include all these “species” of pipes under the same roof.

Types of Pipes and Pipe Materials

Industrial plumbing pipes may be made out of a wide range of materials, depending on their usage:

• Concrete pipes: Usually relates to mains, and very high volume underground flow. These pipes are the traditional infrastructural pipes, and are usually very reliable for many years without major issues.

• PVC/ “Plastic” pipes, or polymer pipes: Lightweight, non-corrosive, and highly versatile, PVC pipes are now common in just about all industrial plumbing systems, used for everything except where special needs apply.

• Copper pipes: Tough and highly efficient, copper pipes cover a range of functions, notably hot water, and are still used today for a variety of applications because of their reliability and longevity.

• Steel/carbon pipes: Steel pipes have multiple uses, and can be constructed into very large sizes, hence their widespread use in industrial plumbing systems. They’re “all-rounders” in many system designs.

• Fibreglass: A very dense, tough material, fibreglass pipes are used in various applications, but not as common as other types.

• Lead pipes: The old pipes of past centuries, lead pipes are being phased out worldwide.

• Iron pipes: Now largely obsolete, but still used in many applications for their toughness.

Pipe System Design

Industrial plumbing pipe system designs are very much like a “flow chart”, pun intended.  These systems are naturally integrated, using mains and other connections to map out water flow. The trick with pipe system design is to create the most efficient design, minimising waste and improving operational efficiencies in water usage.

The pipe system design, in effect, is a map of onsite usage. You’ll see water pipes, chemical pipes, effluent pipes and specialised pipes for processing. It’s a fascinating study, if you follow the process from start to finish.

Need Help with Industrial Plumbing Pipes in Brisbane?

Whenever you want expert pipe installation and system design in Brisbane, Electrical Plumbing Group (EPG) are your instant solution, from design to installation.  Our expert industrial and electrical plumbers will deliver a fabulous modern pipe system, with all the best specifications and compliance built in.   For premium Brisbane plumbing designs, call (07) 3823 1630 or contact us online.

Most people aren’t drainage experts, and not knowing the difference between a drain and a sewer is pretty understandable. However, these words aren’t exactly interchangeable. Drainage isn’t a synonym for sewerage, either. If you ask someone to install a sewer where you actually want a drain, don’t expect to live it down any time soon.

The Differences and Similarities

Let’s start with the differences:

• A sewer is specifically used for the transport of human waste. It has no other use. Please also be aware that in conversation, “the sewer” may also refer to a sewerage system or parts of that system.

• A drain can be used for a very wide variety of purposes, anything from storm drainage to transporting industrial chemicals, effluent, managing run-off, and many other types of drainage.

The similarities:

• In fairness, a sewer is a type of drain. It does drain waste, either to a treatment plant or to an outlet. On the other hand, it is such a specialised type of drain that it’s a bit like calling a garbage truck a car. They are both vehicles, but you couldn’t possibly mistake one for the other.

• Another, much less instantly apparent similarity is that sewers are generally part of a local area drainage and plumbing system. Sewers are after all connected to the local plumbing systems, and therefore in theory are part of a drainage system. 

Sewers, Drains, and the Law

In legal terms, there are some pretty strict definitions and regulations of sewers and drains:

• Sewers are strictly regulated for hygiene and sanitation purposes. Any discharge of water from sewers into the water supply for the environment is a recipe for serious trouble. Untreated sewage can be a major health risk, with attendant penalties.

• Drainage is also regulated, and on pretty much the same basis. Discharge from drains may be considered pollution, particularly if it contains industrial chemicals, or other waste.

The big difference here is that regulations related to sewers and regulations related to drainage deal specifically with the type of materials carried by the two different systems. For obvious reasons, sewers are highly regulated because of their potential health risk. Drainage regulation may be covered by a local law, state law, environmental law, or other relevant statutory provisions.

Industrial and Infrastructural Sewers and Drains

In the industrial environment, and in infrastructure, sewers and drains may mean major local systems or branch systems connected to major systems. The distinction here is largely in scale, but please note that it’s important to understand the connections between the two systems.

If you operate an industrial business, you are expected to comply with all relevant regulations related to both sewerage and drainage. It sometimes happens that there are problems with both pipe systems, for example a fractured pipe may leak sewage into a drainage system. You can see why making the distinction between sewerage and drainage is so important.

Looking for Experts in Industrial Plumbing in Brisbane?

If you’d like some help with your sewerage and drainage systems in Brisbane, Electrical Plumbing Group (EPG) can provide all the services you need.  Our industrial plumbers, are experts in problem-solving, system repairs, maintenance, and system installations. Call EPG in Brisbane on (07) 3823 1630 or contact us online to speak directly to a member of our team.

Many experts are predicting that water will be one of the most critical commodities on Earth by the mid-21st century. For industrial businesses, this is a rather grim scenario. Most industries use a lot of water, and the risk of both water shortages and increased water prices can’t be ignored.

Water saving technologies are rapidly hitting the market. The big California drought in recent years generated a lot of new water saving technologies, particularly at consumer level. On the industrial level, California, being the eighth largest economy in the world, tried to take as many steps as possible to manage the water crisis. These steps included water rationing, and many new devices designed to improve water usage.

In Australia, the second driest continent on earth, we’re quite used to water shortages. Irrigation, manufacturing, and other sectors take water shortages very seriously. The problem, however, is the traditional problem – how much can you do with the amount of water available?

Water Saving Technologies Examples

The California experience has direct relevance to Australia:

One of the methods used to reduce water usage in a hospital in California was “nano filtration”, which successfully reduced water usage by 42%, chemical usage by 33%, and energy usage by 3.8%. Bear in mind that this was achieved in a hospital, where demand for water is always high, and uncompromising. The nano filtration methods worked exceptionally well, and you can see the obvious values for commercial operations.

Another method which produced startling positive results in water supply efficiency was “vortex technology”. Using hydrodynamic vortex principles, it was possible to change the physical properties of water in systems to eliminate calcium mainline deposits in pipes, thus making the water systems and water supply more efficient.

One of the least dramatic, but successful, low-tech methods for reducing water usage was simple – reduce water pressure in the pipes. Ironically, this method was used decades earlier in Australia during a major drought, and was extremely successful. It works in every scenario except where very high pressures are required.

Water Saving Strategies

The most glaringly obvious take away from the Californian experience is that best practice is to implement multiple water saving technologies. A structured approach could include, for example:

• Applications of specific water saving technologies to specific systems using metrics to define the value of those technologies in reducing water usage.

• Using water smart technologies to reduce consumption of water on site by personnel.

• Phasing out high water usage systems and replacing them with more efficient systems as part of a planned approach to strategic water usage.

There is one certainty in this situation – saving water makes good business sense. If you’re looking for better options for your water usage, talk to your local industrial plumbing company about new technologies.

Need Some Help with New Water Technologies in Brisbane?

If you’re looking for better options for water saving technologies in Brisbane, Electrical Plumbing Group (EPG) can definitely help. Our system designers and expert plumbers can assist you with all aspects of water usage systems, new technology applications, and practical solutions for your water usage needs. Call (07) 3823 1630 or contact us online and we’ll find the solutions for your business in Brisbane.

If you’re running a big industrial or commercial business, you could be forgiven for not being too obsessive about your roof drainage. After all, you do have other things to do.

While you have a bit of spare time, however, consider this:

• Your roof is the biggest single component of your building. A large building receives an incredibly large amount of water when it rains, particularly in a real downpour. With all that water comes a lot of debris, and potential drainage problems and possible risks to the building interior.

• Leaks can do incredible amounts of damage. If water should get anywhere near an electrical system or building supports, the result is likely to be very expensive.

Managing Your Guttering

Another significant issue for industrial premises and commercial buildings is that they receive more water more rapidly than an average suburban house, for example. If you have a large angled metal roof, for instance, you are receiving a pretty respectable percentage of the amount of water in a swimming pool on your roof every few minutes.

This situation means that your guttering has to be able to deal with very large amounts of water. Your roof drainage must also be properly adapted to avoid leaks and backflow from the guttering.

Another aspect to be considered is that water is heavy if it gets a chance to pool. With a good drainage system, this won’t happen. However, if there is a blockage in the guttering or the downpipes, pooling is inevitable. That can be very big trouble indeed.

The solutions, fortunately, are quite straightforward:

• Your guttering should have high capacity – These box gutters are large, but they pay themselves in protection against large amounts of water, too. In the wet season in Queensland, you can expect to be dealing with periodic strikes of heavy rain, so this is a natural precaution.

• Downpipes and outlets also need to be large – There are two reasons for this: the large amount of water must be discharged quickly, and any debris which interferes with the pipe system will be easier for larger pipes to handle.

• Discharge must be as efficient as possible – The classic mistake is to install a wonderful new guttering and down pipe system and have a very small outlet which can’t handle that much water. Just make sure that your drainage outlet is perfectly capable of handling these large volumes of water.

Speak to Your Industrial Plumbers Before You Spend a Cent

Each building is different. Every building has a different type of roof, or a range of on-site issues which may impact your guttering. Before you make any kind of financial commitment, speak directly to your industrial plumbing company about guttering design, proper downpipes, and proper outlets.

Need Box Guttering and Roof Drainage in Brisbane?

For more information and all the services, you need for box guttering and roof drainage in Brisbane, just call Electrical Plumbing Group. Our guttering specialists and expert plumbers will be able to provide you with all the practical advice and help you need to create a perfect roof drainage system for your building. Talk to your local Brisbane plumbers and call (07) 3823 1630, or contact us online to speak to our team.

Eco-plumbing is a mix of economics and sustainability. This is in some ways a major cultural shift in the profession, encompassing a range of basic principles for general plumbing. Two of the strongest principles in eco-plumbing are cost and design. The theory is that design supports lower costs, reduced need for maintenance, as well as a sustainable plumbing system.

Technology and Eco-Plumbing in Context with Economics

One of the major drivers of eco-plumbing is technology. Technologies like water efficiency, in particular, reinforce the general theory and practice of eco-plumbing. This is a very basic part of eco-plumbing; delivering value in clear terms, showing savings, and reducing the impact of plumbing systems on resources.

That very practical approach is one of the great achievements of eco-plumbing. Inefficient water usage is a potential risk for both businesses and the wider economy. Global studies indicate that demand for water will increase dramatically in the 21^st century. That means competing demand for a critical resource, which can obviously impact prices and availability. Eco-plumbing is the natural, and most effective response to this situation.

In Australia, we’re no strangers to droughts and water shortages. Australian businesses need the best options to manage costs and maintain commercial viability, and water usage is right at the top of these criteria.

Commercial and Industrial Eco-Plumbing

Eco-plumbing shows its true potential at the commercial and industrial levels. Commerce and industry are the biggest users of water, and that high usage demonstrates very clearly the excellent values of eco-plumbing. One of the most startling practical examples of eco-plumbing is a major American carpet manufacturing company called Interface FLOR. The company stated in a report that it had managed to save nearly 79% of water usage, through simply redesigning its water usage and using solutions rather than water to dye carpets.

Extrapolate those savings over a decade, and you can see the benefits of eco-plumbing. In manufacturing, water is a major asset, and a major overhead. Eco-plumbing is becoming a necessity, to manage costs and drive down the effects of “bracket creep” of rising water costs for core business.

Maintenance and Repair – The Hidden Risks of Ongoing Costs

The other key plank of eco-plumbing is reducing maintenance and repair costs. This is achieved by smarter systems, the new sustainable materials used for plumbing systems, better electrical systems, and the reduction of strain on systems with better water usage.

A few basic points:

• Maintenance-intensive systems are a goal for any business. The new systems require much less maintenance, making them more cost effective over time, rather than less cost effective like old-style systems.

• Any significant wastage of water adds further costs. A simple leak can lose a lot of water until it’s discovered and fixed.

• Smart systems deliver instant value in terms of reducing costs and monitoring usage in real time.

• Better materials in plumbing systems add longevity and reduce replacement costs.

• System faults inevitably drive up maintenance costs, cause downtime, and add an unacceptable level of risk to commercial operations. Better systems make faults easier to find and fix, cutting costs.

Ask Us About Box Guttering in Brisbane

If you’d like to find out more about your industrial eco-plumbing options in Brisbane, call Electrical Plumbing Group. Our system design experts can assist with upgrades, new designs for existing systems, and more. EPG ensures that our Brisbane clients are always satisfied with our services and their new products. Call (07) 3823 1630 or contact us online and speak to our team.