10 November 2014

Cascade Iron Style Rainwater System prize winner announced

Andrew James won £500 to spend on Cascade Iron Style Rainwater and Soil Systems Cascade offers the appearance of traditional cast iron with the benefits of modern plastic materials at a fraction of the price of cast iron and aluminium, allowing for savings on materials, labour and time on site. Competition winner Andrew, Managing Director[…]

  • 10 November 2014

07 November 2014

Changing Places toilets overcome disability issues in public places

Disabled people make up 10% of the UK population Many disabled visitors to public buildings such as shopping centres and leisure facilities face having to be laid on the toilet floor with the door open when being helped by a carer – new legislation and guidelines put in place to overcome this issue call for[…]

  • 07 November 2014

07 November 2014

Clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters provide installation savings

The meters are suitable for Building Services and Energy Management Providing major installation savings, little maintenance requirements and maximised availability, the clamp-on meters offer a reliable solution for Building Services or Energy Management. Liquid flow metering including LTHQ, Chilled water and DHWS plus flow measurement for thermal energy monitoring are areas whereby clamp-on meters such[…]

  • 07 November 2014

24 October 2014

Chamber Assembly unit offers over 16 connection possibilities

The 315mm Shallow Access Chamber Assembly unit enables merchants to maximise profitability with minimal stockholding and provide a versatile solution with over 16 connection possibilities. Manufactured using durable polypropylene and PVC, the 315mm diameter assembly is lightweight, strong and durable and consists of a chamber base, riser and choice of two covers for pedestrian and[…]

  • 24 October 2014

23 October 2014

Geberit Monolith Plus conceals plumbing and disperses fresh air

Pipework and fittings are concealed behind the glass to produce a contemporary finish Featuring the same glass frontage as the original, Monolith Plus includes an integrated odour extraction unit in order to disperse fresh, clean air throughout the bathroom even when minimal natural ventilation is available. The sanitary module can be specified in a choice[…]

  • 23 October 2014

23 October 2014

Soil and rainwater fittings eradicate problem of cross threading

‘Cross threaded’ problems are eliminated due to the removal of a threaded access cap connection to the housing of the main body, whilst the 103mm opening allows for easy access to the pipework system for testing and maintenance procedures. Cross threading makes air testing difficult The fittings are impossible to cross thread due to the[…]

  • 23 October 2014

21 October 2014

Accessible toilets in educational buildings white paper published

The document explores the legal side to installing appropriate toilet facilities in educational buildings and provides advice to specifiers on best practice. ’Considerations & Specifications of Accessible Toilet Facilities’ is available from Clos-o-Mat 57% of schools do not have disabled toilet facilities Although 60% of statemented children attend mainstream school and nearly 6% of higher[…]

  • 21 October 2014

13 October 2014

Automatic shower wash & dry toilet provides independence for users

The conventional WC has in-built washing and drying, whilst the shower and washbasin can be adjusted in height and positioned both left and right along the wall for easy access. When users apply hand or body pressure on the flush pad or touch sensitive switch it triggers simultaneous flushing and douching followed by warm air[…]

  • 13 October 2014

13 October 2014

Automatic shower wash and dry toilet provides independence for users

The conventional WC has in-built washing and drying, whilst the shower and washbasin can be adjusted in height and positioned both left and right along the wall for easy access. When users apply hand or body pressure on the flush pad or touch sensitive switch it triggers simultaneous flushing and douching followed by warm air[…]

  • 13 October 2014

29 September 2014

Shower toilet enabled greater independence for disabled homeowners

The programme features Shital, who suffers from a rare genetic condition which confines her to a wheelchair, alongside her partner Jamie, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy and lives with Shital’s disabled brother and elderly mother. The couple expanded and adapted the property to create an en-suite bathroom equipped with mobility aids, with the AquaClean shower[…]

  • 29 September 2014