Designed to make installing wall-hung and back-to-wall WCs quick and simple, two new versatile frame and concealed cistern models have been added to the range of concealed system solutions from VitrA. Launched as ‘Core’ and ‘Prime’ the two new models have been engineered with a number of installer-friendly features, including fixation brackets and front adjustment mounting bolts.   The frames measure 30mm x 40mm and are supplied with a wall connection fixing kit and feature three water inlet options – left, top and back, for extra flexibility. Clean water and wastewater pipes are also fix ..read more

Polymer pipework manufacturer Rehau has launched the Rautitan flex green sustainable universal pipe system, which is claimed to offer over a 90% saving in production emissions compared to the company’s standard Rautitan drinking water and heating system. Rautitan flex green has achieved ISCC certification and uses industry waste, such as vegetable fats, to help decrease the carbon footprint of the pipe. The new pipes are said to be a great way for customers to demonstrate compliance with ecological, social and economic requirements for the lifecycle of a building, required through building cer ..read more

Designed to ensure complete peace of mind for every underfloor heating (UFH) pipework installation, TraffiPipe is a new solution from Ambiente which features a built-in visual quality management system.  Featuring a distinctive traffic light style colour coding, the five-layer PE-RT (polyethylene of raised temperature resistance) construction informs installers that the pipework is in good condition before the installation progresses – or, crucially, alerts them if pipework has become defective in any way during the supply and installation process. In addition, an integral EVOH oxygen bar ..read more

British manufacturer nuie has unveiled its new range of eye-catching kitchen sinks to sit alongside an extension of its kitchen tap range. Offering bespoke Butler, Belfast, Cleaner and Inset sinks in a range of sizes, the new collection is perfect for installers to recommend and install as part of any level of kitchen renovation. Available in white and matte black with single and double bowls, each sink is hand-crafted by master potters bringing elegance to any space no matter the budget. To complete the look, nuie’s latest additions to its kitchen tap range offer the chance for installers to ..read more

Bathroom specialist Aqualisa has announced Lumi+: a new series of premium electric showers that combine sophistication and performance. Available in three power options (8.5kW, 9.5kW or 10.5kW), the Lumi+ electric shower features a mirrored fascia that reflects light to enhance and brighten any bathroom environment, and two easy-turn brushed-chrome dials to control power and temperature. An illuminated strip on the front panel displays the status of the shower. Each Lumi+ model comes complete with a 1.5m long satin smooth hose to complement the mirrored finish. A 105mm Harmony handset with adj ..read more

Well established in the event sector, QDOS Event Hire provides high quality temporary accommodation, welfare and toilet facilities for some of the UK’s most prestigious events, films and TV shows including Chelsea Flower Show, Goodwood and Wimbledon. The company also provides solutions for smaller events and activities working with event organisers, production companies and sporting bodies to supply high quality cabins, restrooms, modular buildings and washrooms. When it comes to the discharge of black and grey waste, QDOS has opted to use Saniflo pumps and lifting stations to ensure that the ..read more

New from Tyde is the Dudley Valve Mate adaptor, designed to simplify the installation of the Dudley Victoria outlet valve. The adaptor allows the valve to retrofit other flush valves and can be installed quickly due to its clip and lock feature. The Valve Mate eliminates the need to separate the cistern from the toilet or remove rusted bolts when replacing a faulty flush valve. The Dudley Victoria Valve, which comes prepacked with the Valve Mate, is WRAS approved and is said to be quick to service in under five minutes. It features long-life silicone seals, multiple button mounting options, an ..read more

Saniflo claims to be the first manufacturer to offer a brushless option in the industrial waste pump sector. The Sanicubic 2 Pro Smart is a pumping station designed to lift grey and black waste water from individual properties, small businesses and light commercial premises such as pubs and restaurants. The new brushless version extends the range to three models – the classic, the Pro Smart and the Pro Smart brushless. Brushless is an advanced technology that improves motor lifespan, product efficiency and reliability, widely used in various products, including power tools, boiler pumps, and a ..read more

Wiseman Industries has launched its Corrosion Inhibitor Test Strip & Downloadable Certification App For iOS And Android conforming to Building Regulations L BS7593 The launch of the Everad Rapid Inhibitor Test Strip means heating engineers can check the level of Everad Corrosion inhibitor in the system and cross reference with the supplied scientific colour map to ensure it is at the correct level to provide system protection. The test strip results can then be recorded with an immediately-generated, email-able Pass/Fail test certificate for the customer. This is a secure way for heating e ..read more

Saniflo UK – a leading designer and manufacturer of macerators, pumps and lifting stations – highlights an example of how it  can solve some of Britain’s quirkiest plumbing issues while providing best-in-class technical consultation to ensure the right product is specified first time. In March 2023, a 100-year-old two-storey guest house apartment above commercial premises in Inverness received a new Sanibest Pro to replace a non-Saniflo macerator that had been changed three times in seven years and had required multiple repairs and maintenance due to clogged blades. The experts at Saniflo ..read more