72 PRODUCTS
Bringing safe water to all
KOHLER , a brand celebrated globally for its state-of-the-art bathroom and kitchen fittings , is thinking beyond the mechanisms that deliver water to our homes . At the heart of their latest offering is a resource we all rely on for our survival : clean water .
With the threat to water security and hygiene increasing to staggering levels , studies show that roughly 1.8 billion people are affected by unsafe drinking water globally , with one in every four individuals unable to access clean water . Using the trusted knowledge and technology available to them , KOHLER has developed an easy-toaccess water filtration solution that will provide safe water to all .
Now available in South Africa , KOHLER ClarityTM is a safe and streamlined water filtration unit that strains out more than 99 % of bacteria and protozoa , ensuring that the water that passes through it is clean and safe to drink . It ’ s an attractive , easy to use , and completely mobile solution that reduces the risk of waterborne illnesses by 45 %. Filtering up to 40 litres of water a day in the comfort of one ’ s own home , KOHLER ClarityTM has been designed to the same technical and aesthetic standards as the rest of KOHLER ’ s celebrated products .
FOR MORE INFORMATION , VISIT : WWW . AFRICA . KOHLER . COM
Focus on water saving
Cobra has launched Focus , a sophisticated mixers and bath spout range that will suit contemporary eco-savvy homes and environmentally friendly public spaces that place a priority on water efficiency and conservation . All four basin mixers in the range are fitted with the Red Dot Design Award-winning MIKADO flow restrictor that restricts water flow to 1.9 litres per minute , ensuring maximum water saving with minimum impact on water usage experience .
The MIKADO aerator is ideally suited for hand washing in public spaces , while the designer diamond spray pattern will add a touch of glamour to any bathroom . The Focus range includes the four water-saving basin mixers , as well as concealed shower and bath mixers , an exposed bath mixer , a bath spout , a sink mixer , and a bidet mixer . These fittings combine sleek , minimalist , and modern design to offer the ultimate in affordable luxury .
“ The water-saving Focus basin mixers by Cobra responds directly to South Africa ’ s renewed focus on water efficiency and conservation . We are excited to bring this attractive and water-saving mixer range to the market and believe this will add a touch of class to any bathroom while taking care of our most precious resource ,” says John Westermeyer , chief marketing officer at LIXIL Africa .
FOR MORE INFORMATION , CONTACT + 27 ( 0 ) 861 21 21 21 .
Magnetic flow meter – a new space miracle
Instrotech has on offer Kobold ’ s new MIM Magnetic Inductive Flow Meter , with an all-stainless-steel body and rotatable TFT display for flexible mounting orientations . This unit offers not only two arbitrarily configurable outputs , but also resettable and grand totalisers , making the MIM ideal for accurate and reliable measurement and monitoring tasks .
The new flow meter MIM was developed for measuring and monitoring smaller- and medium-sized flow of conductive liquids in pipes , and it operates according to the electromagnetic measurement principle . Faraday ’ s law of induction states that a voltage is induced in a conductor moving through a magnetic field . The electrically conductive measuring agent acts as the moved conductor . The voltage induced in the measuring agent is proportional to the flow velocity and is therefore a value for the volumetric flow .
The flowing media must have a minimum conductivity . The induced voltage is picked up by two sensing electrodes that are in contact with the measuring agent and sent to the measuring amplifier . The flow rate is calculated based on the cross-sectional area of the pipe . The measurement does not depend on the process liquid and its material properties , such as density , viscosity , and temperature . Two given outputs can be set to switch between analogue and frequency .
FOR MORE INFORMATION , CONTACT + 27 ( 0 ) 10 595 1831 .
Calculate and display flow rates
Comtest has released Kobold ’ s new electronic unit ZOE , specifically designed for the calculation and display of flow rates and the volume flow of flow meters . Whether users have external power supply or need a battery-powered device , and when a back-lit display is required ( or not ), the ZOE can be set for an extensive range of applications .
The electronic unit shows flow rate , resettable daily , as well as total counter ( mass units can also be set ). All customised programme settings remain saved , even after a battery exchange . The instruments are suitable for harsh indoor and outdoor environments and comply with EU Electromagnetic Compatibility directives . ZOE ’ s UV-resistant , glass-fibre reinforced nylon housing is weather resistant and has CAT IP66 / 67 Nema 4X protection .
The ZOE can be connected with flow meters with pulse or frequency output . Users can choose either the compact version , in combination with Kobold ’ s DON and DOT flow meters , or the remote version .
FOR MORE INFORMATION , CONTACT + 27 ( 0 ) 10 595 1831 .
July 2018 Volume 24 I Number 5 www . plumbingafrica . co . za