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FITTING THOUGHT 1 Knowledge is power Not that long ago, South Africans were fighting for free education. Knowledge is power. So, it boggles my mind to think that associations in the plumbing industry are offering free opportunities for plumbers to earn CPD (continuing professional development) points, but then the attendance or feedback is dismal. As pointed out by the executive director of IOPSA, Brendan Reynolds, technology, products, and methodology change and companies must keep abreast of the changes to give their business the cutting edge. I agree with Reynolds; it is vital to keep up to date with the latest technology. Read his article on page 55. A terrific opportunity to look at all the products and new technology that are available will be the PLUMBDRAIN Africa 2018 expo that is taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec) from 15 to 18 August 2018. The show, owned by Interact Media Defined, co-located with INTERBUILD, has a reputation for showcasing the latest innovations in products and services that adopt eco-friendly technologies to help create sustainable changes in the industry. Seminars and workshops at the expo educate the audience about new products and solutions in the world of plumbing and offer insights into new quality standards in the industry and relevant updated legislation. ISSN 1812 - 1705 Audit Bureau of Circulations Jan - Mar 2018 Controlled free distribution         3574 EDITOR Cherry Ellis • [email protected] CONTENT MANAGER Benjamin Brits • [email protected] WRITER Ntsako Khosa • [email protected] CONTRIBUTOR Patrick Gordon SUBEDITOR Elaine Enslin OPERATIONS MANAGER Chantelle van Deventer • [email protected] DESIGN/LAYOUT Selina Morulane • [email protected] NATIONAL ADVERTISING SALES Director: Dale Macnamara • [email protected] External sales: Marcus Pearson• [email protected] Internal sales: Zeldalee du Toit • [email protected] Process coordinator: Estelle Thurtle •[email protected] www.plumbingafrica.co.za As the only dedicated plumbing, draining, sanitation, water, and sanitaryware exhibition in Africa, this event covers all facets of plumbing, from commercial and industrial to standard domestic plumbing products and services. Live demos and hands-on training will give visitors a better understanding of products on offer. This is a show not to be missed. Check out our exhibitor list on page 11. In this edition, we also report on the Kubili private lodge that required a seamlessly integrated, unobtrusive heating and cooling solution that wouldn’t detract from the natural environment in its surrounds. Read more about this exciting project on page 40. As always, we value your engagement, so if you have any compliments, complaints, or suggestions, please get in touch at [email protected] or contact me on [phone]. This is your magazine; we want to hear from you. PA Happy plumbing! Cherry HEAD OFFICE Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd 13A Riley Rd, Bedfordview 2007 PO Box 695 Edenvale 1610 Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] FINANCIAL MANAGER Laetitia Arnott • [email protected] MANAGING DIRECTOR Richard Bicker Caarten • [email protected] OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL DIRECTOR Sean Macnamara, CA (SA) • [email protected] OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE • Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) • Sani`ter Africa, Plumbdrain Africa • Polymer Hot & Cold Technology Group (PHACT) • Plumbing Design Association (PDA) PRINTER Typo Colour Printing Specialists Cnr Bezuidenhout & Beaufort St, Troyeville 2094 Tel: [phone] DELIVERY/SUBSCRIPTIONS [email protected] DISTRIBUTION/MAILING CAB Holdings (Pty) Ltd 1 Trein Street, The Gables, Cleveland, 2001 Tel: [phone] ADVISORY COMMITTEE • Andrew Camphausen • Chris Kyle • Evert Swanepoel • Francisco Habib • Gary Chandler • Lawrence Benatar • Steve Brown DISCLAIMER While every reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the advice and information given, neither the editor, publisher, proprietor, staff nor any official body represented or published in this issue, will accept responsibility for any damages, loss, injuries or false claims that may arise or be made in the content. Disclaimers by individual companies are hereby overridden. Reproduction of any of the content is expressly forbidden in terms of the Copyright Act of 1987 with all amendments. All requests to reproduce must be made in writing to the Publisher and such confirmation must be given in writing before proceeding. A copy of where the reproduction was published must be supplied to the Publisher at the above address. No reasonable request will be refused provided all conditions are met. All Publication and Exhibition titles are registered as trade marks in terms of the Trade Marks Act of 1993 and are held by Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd, Reg No 2014/092774/07. INTERACT MEDIA DEFINED Reg. 2014/092774/07 | VAT. 4560266159 July 2018 Volume 24 I Number 5