How pipes are connected
Different types of pipes need to be connected in different ways - and how they're installed in your home can affect not only your...
Types of plumbing pipes
Find out what the difference is between pipes and tubes, what kinds are used for what purposes, and what sorts of pipes and tubes...
Water quality and potability
What do government regulations state about water quality, and how is the quality of our water supply managed and regulated?
Many of us take clean...
Fittings and couplings
Pipes are connected and directed using many different types of fittings. Find out what some of the more common joints and couplings are called,...
Plumbing fixtures
Plumbing fixtures are the functional devices attached to plumbing pipes; bathtubs, bidets, traps and drains, pumps, tanks, taps and shower heads, among other things....
Pipes, tubes, lagging and fittings
Plumbing is installed using many different pipes, joints, couplings and other things to control noise and temperature. Learn more about the bits and pieces...
Bore water systems
In some remote locations, it's easier and more economical to pump water out of a ground bore than it is to connect to a...
Temperature restrictions and tempering valves
Find out what sorts of restrictions apply to the temperature of water coming out of any given tap in an Australian household, and how...
Basins and sinks
Learn what differentiates different kinds of basins and sinks in bathrooms, kitchens and laundries, as well as what types are available, and how they're...
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
High capacity network attached storage (NAS) devices are a great way to provide access to all of your media files, from anywhere you like.
A...