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Plumbing Africa
Whichever way , it must be forward !
This edition of Plumbing Africa provides a variety of topics that may not all directly speak to the core of plumbing ; yet , every plumber should be taking cognisance of the significance thereof .
The issue of legionella has now surfaced in our country , and while it may be a few isolated cases , it should serve as a warning that if plumbers do not play their part in complying with standards and using compliant products , they would be contributing to the spread of this disease .
The subject of standards has been a hot topic of discussion over the past few years . Industry has simply had enough and has let their views be known in our discussion on standards and the opening up of certification and testing . While still a way to go , the process has started and industry must take note that other marks will be around and tested to the same test requirements as before . With Trump being elected and now inaugurated as president of the US ; Britain doing their Brexit thing ; and our own shake-up in last year ’ s local elections , people are rattling cages and so to with standards .
We feature ( probably the first ) the young entrepreneurs entering the market . Mentored and supported by members of the plumbing community , these youngsters have put in the hard yards and deserve recognition , as do their mentors . We should all be nurturing this spirit in our industry .
Enjoy the read and remember , we do need your input and ideas . PA
Rory
Rory Macnamara
Our contributors continue to provide much food for thought and valuable insight into our industry .
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