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Bariatric WC: Franke Sissons manufactures obese weight Bariatric WC for hospitals

(15/03/2010)

A WC for the heaviest people in the UK has been designed and is being manufactured by washroom manufacturers Franke Sissons. “We have supplied the first order to Lincolnshire hospital”, said commercial director Paul Markwell, “where it is thought the country’s heaviest man is being treated.” The Bariatric WC is large and floor standing and features a stronger designed and constructed toilet seat 50 cm wide. Designed specifically designed for use in hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, special... [more]

Blutop: Saint-Gobain PAM UK extends Blutop small diameter water and sewer pipes range

(12/03/2010)

Saint-Gobain PAM UK has further extended its family of small diameter water and sewer pipes through the addition of a range of 125mm products. The Blutop™ range's 110mm product was launched in early 2009 and was joined by a 90mm range in the summer of last year. All Blutop™ products meet the performance requirements of the new version of BS EN 545 which is set to become the standard specification for pipes in the UK later this year. Blutop™ draws on technologies in both ductile iron pipe s... [more]

Boiler Scrappage Scheme: Make the most of your new boiler by upgrading the controls at the same time

(24/02/2010)

The Boiler Scrappage Scheme is open to anyone who replaces an inefficient band G boiler. It is a great opportunity for householders and installers to make a real difference to their energy consumption, energy cost and carbon emissions. From Government figures, heating and hot water account for 85% of domestic energy consumption. Replacing the oldest boilers will help stimulate interest in heating systems and their importance in the fight against climate change. Honeywell points out that 8... [more]

Bosswipe: Peter Grant Papers Bosswipe is the ultimate paper wiper for Plumbers

(01/02/2010)

Peter Grant Papers Bosswipe is the ultimate high quality paper wiper; it is thick, bulky and strong and is designed to be more absorbent than other 2ply paper wipers. Due to the ultra absorbency of this heavily embossed multipurpose wiper, it is ideal for wiping spills, sealants, tools, paintbrushes etc. The 160M long paper roll is packed in its own handy portable dispenser (27cm cubed) suitable for the workbench, the back of the van or anywhere on site. Available for £9.98 from Toolstati... [more]

Boiler Scrappage Scheme: Mitsubishi Electric hopes Boiler Scrappage Scheme will help increase take up of green technologies

(26/01/2010)

The Boiler Scrappage Scheme offers a £400 incentive to households looking to upgrade their old heating system. The cash is available to anyone who replaces a G-rated boiler with a modern boiler, or a renewable heating unit. The Boiler Scrappage Scheme will help households cut their energy bills by at least £230 a year and significantly lower emissions, as over 70 per cent of the energy used in an average house goes on heating and hot water. “We were initially concerned that the scheme would... [more]

BluTop: Saint-Gobain PAM UK releases new version of PipeSpec software package for the design and specification of water pipeline schemes

(25/01/2010)

Saint-Gobain PAM UK has released a new version of its PipeSpec® software package for the design and specification of both clean and dirty water pipeline schemes. Version 3 of PipeSpec® has been fully updated to include BluTop™, the company’s complete system for small diameter pipe networks, and TAG 32, Saint-Gobain PAM UK’s new gravity sewer system. PipeSpec® is an essential tool for specifiers and designers for calculations on embedment, hydraulics (full and part full pipes), embedment (f... [more]