Blogs
Beware of the Brass
September 2019
Not all copper alloys are created equal - so it’s important to verify their composition when using them in raw water applications.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. The proportions of each give brass different mechanical properties. In short, the reason for the copper is that it is unreactive, however it is very malleable and easily shaped and on the other hand, zinc is reactive but very strong and durable. By combining the two and creating brass, we have the “best of both worlds” with a product that is unreactive and strong – perfect for plumbing fittings and valves
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What is the correct PVC Cementing Process, and Why should I use Primer?
April 2019
Whether you have an apprentice you’d like to train, or an experienced installer that needs a refresh, check out our new article which covers the correct priming and cementing process, common misconceptions about primer, and photos showing the consequences of not using primer.
What is Intergranular Corrosion (IGC)?
November 2018
Some of us are familiar with situations where stainless-steel pipelines have corroded, or more specifically cracked, on the welds. But we didn’t know it had a name, let alone why it happened or how to avoid it.
Intergranular corrosion is called IGC for short and also known as ‘Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking’. It causes significant problems across industry yet isn’t given the attention it deserves.
So, why and how does it occur, and what are the solutions? Let’s put it under the microscope.
Development of the NZ Dairy Industry
A few cows to global powerhouse in 200 years
December 2018
Since the early 1800’s the dairy industry in New Zealand has gone from farmers keeping a few domestic cows on bush blocks to now being a world leader accounting for 3% of total dairy production worldwide. Many of the most exciting innovations to influence the dairy industry globally were invented by kiwis. Waterworks are proud to have been involved in the development of this industry over the last 35 years.
Read on to see how NZ dairy has become what it is today, and where the future might take us.
5 Myths About Europress Busted + Europress Benefits
December 2018
If you haven’t used Europress yet, it’s probably because you’re not sure what it costs or if it has proven benefits, and you really don’t want to talk to a sales rep. You’re not alone. Engineers are often surprised to find that:
- You don’t have to get kitted out with expensive tooling to use Europress. Utilise our hire tooling fleet, fall in love with Europress, then invest in your own tooling down the track.
- Press-fit is not a ‘fad’ and you’re not a ‘guinea pig’ if you try it. It has been used in Europe for over 25 years, and is trusted in NZ by Coca-Cola, Fonterra, Genesis Energy, Grey Base Hospital, and many more.
- If you’re a welder, Europress is not a threat to your skill. It is a complimentary string to your bow. It will not take over all your welding work. Most of our clients are welders.
- As we know from our power bills, hydro-power companies are in the process of producing liquid gold. One hour of downtime can cost them more than $100,000! Contact Energy choose Europress, because it’s speed of installation means less downtime, and its reliability and ease-of-adjustment means future downtime won’t be an issue.
- While materials may cost more, the installed cost, which is the true cost, is much lower due to the speed of installation.
Read on to see proof of the savings and benefits Europress offers.
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