Blogs

PVC Joining Process

April 2019

Importance of using primer and following correct installation process with PVC.

Spears are the largest PVC manufacturer in the world, and their technical knowledge and experience is unparalleled. Waterworks have been installing and distributing PVC for almost 40 years now. So between us both, we’re sharing what we know about assembling a successful PVC connection.

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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.

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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.

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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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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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