Drainage and plumbing
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The plumbing and drainage equipment industries are introducing new products and techniques to meet increasing demands for improved efficiency in consumption and installation. New products which have been driven by water conservation issues include the Grohedahl flushing system from Grohe Water Technology and the Access shower valve from Aquaflow. Some companies, including Lifescience Products, have been examining methods of controlling limescale to lower energy consumption. Konaflex's pre-fabricated modular soil systems form part of the move towards more efficient installation methods.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1999
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Product review
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Drainage products are have been adapted to comply with the Water Byelaws. The main requirements of the byelaws are for underground pipes to be colour codedblue material. Polyethlene, PVC-U and coated copper piping are all available in the required blue colour. The byelaws have also affected the design of storage cisterns, unvented hot water units and soil and waste disposal systems. Other new products include heating tape that ensures water in pipes remains hot, lightweight cast iron drainage products and syphonic roof drainage.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1993
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Intelligent lighting is a new kind of lighting which can anticipate demand. The lighting is run by a microprocessor. A light fitting containing an automatic switching control will turn on the light if a person is present. Philips Lighting's Trios fluorescent luminary range saves up to 80% of energy by responding to the degree of natural light present.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1995
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