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IntelliSense: Maytag's MSS 20 FBB14 side-by-side fridge freezer is big on capacity and eco-friendly

(09/03/2010)

Maytag’s new gloss black side-by-side fridge freezer, the MSS 20 FBB14, is not only big on capacity, it is also very eco-friendly. It also uses the latest innovative technology to keep food looking and tasting better for longer, so frequent trips to the supermarket can become a thing of the past. This is among the most energy efficient refrigeration on the market, as it boasts an A+ energy rating, making it extremely economical for the consumer, as well as being friendlier to the environment.... [more]

IWEX exhibition: Institute of Water Drilling and Tapping Championships puts water engineers under pressure

(22/02/2010)

The Institute of Water is holding a contest as a showcase for the profession and is inviting teams of two to sign up. The contest, which takes place at the IWEX exhibition in April, challenges contestants to pit their precision skills against their peers. It is being hosted by the Institute of Water and is now open for entries. Contestants will be hoping for no unexpected showers as they bid to be crowned national champions by successfully drilling and tapping a high pressure water main. Poin... [more]

I-Flow: Hudson Reed's Soothe chromotherapy shower kit will light up your life

(04/02/2010)

Soothe by Hudson Reed is the first stand alone shower kit to feature Chromotherapy showers. The LED lighting system contained inside the showerhead is powered by the water flow, so no external electrical connections are needed. Controls on the vertical riser allow the lighting to be changed from white to blue to red, or even to a soothing combination of favourite colours in the overhead shower. In addition, the diverter on the shower column changes the flow from the overhead system to the un... [more]

Inward Opening Quadrant shower: Simpsons launches Design View Inward Opening Quadrant with curvaceous semi-frameless look

(23/12/2009)

Simpsons' has launched the new Design View shower enclosure collection. Leading the line-up of enclosures is the new Inward Opening Quadrant, a model that offers styling and long-term reassurance. The Design View Inward Opening Quadrant boasts a curvaceous semi-frameless look that is the ultimate in high-end luxury. This enclosure has been created using curved toughened glass, sleek chrome supports and a contemporary frameless door. The door boasts a reversible design for left or right han... [more]

Infrared Heating Panels: Infrared heating radiators heat spaces effectively and safely with savings on energy bills

(16/12/2009)

Warmth from the sun's rays is nothing new - we know about the heat we feel when on a skiing holiday, enjoying a sunbath even though we are surrounded by snow and ice. The warmth we feel is from the infrared waves radiating down through space reflected on the earth. This same principle works in interior spaces of any size, heaters use the walls and objects in a room to create energy which warms us and not the air in the space. This creates healthy heating; no condensation and no mould growth.... [more]

Inside Out bathroom cabinet: Inside Out bathroom cabinet reveals what is inside on the outside

(01/12/2009)

Designed by Freshwest, the Inside Out bathroom cabinet aims to reverse everything and reveal what’s inside, on the outside. After a 1 year hiatus, the award winning Inside Out Cabinet is finally back in production. Formed out of strong aluminium composite, the Inside Out cabinet doors have etchings of bottled lotions and potions - giving a hint of what may be stored inside. This tounge-in-cheek cabinet is fast becoming a design icon, and was the Winner of the Best of British Elle Decorati... [more]