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PRODUCTS
Elegance
Roof drainage
for designer
kitchens
The unique kitchen mixer was developed
in cooperation with the Italian design
expert Alessi. Its stunning, elegant swan-
like form and the intelligent technical
features on the inside give it an individual
and incomparable character — exactly
what is needed for sophisticated
kitchen worlds.
With its outstanding, striking appearance,
the Alessi Swan by HANSA is the perfect
fitting solution for high-end kitchens with
high design standards. Creator Mario
Trimarchi was greatly influenced by
nature when developing the fitting. The
elegant operating levers of the mixer were
inspired by the wings of a swan. The left
lever allows the user to set the amount of
water, whereas the right-hand lever allows
the user to set the temperature.
For more information, contact
+27 (0) 11 315 6120.
Geberit has redesigned the two Pluvia roof outlets to discharge at 12 and 25 litres per
second, respectively.
Also, the range has been
streamlined with outlet
grating and easy to use
rotating lock bar and
suitable outlet for almost
every roof structure.
For more
information,
contact
+27 (0) 11 444 5070.
Reaching new heights
of delivery
In recent years, Johannesburg has been on a drive to regenerate its inner city to better accommodate
its current and future residents. As part of this huge regeneration strategy, several old and dilapidated
high-rise buildings are being completely stripped and converted into living apartments in areas such as
Braamfontein, Joubert Park, Yeoville and Doornfontein. During construction, a number of factors would
influence the successful completion of each project, one of which was the choice of plumbing system.
Operating in areas where the crime rate is high, copper parts had to be ruled out due to theft risks on
site. Pro-fit is helping to reduce those risks by offering a polymer-based range of products that make
up the hot and cold water system for multi-storey buildings. Marley was initially involved in the project
to convert a 17-storey building from copper to Pro-fit. The success of this particular project led them
to secure a contract for the next building to be renovated: a 29-storey behemoth that would serve over
450 living apartments. Providing hot and cold water to the upper floors of high rise buildings like this is
a fundamental requirement and the main challenge for plumbing system engineers who must consider
many variables, such as available municipal water pressure,
flow demand, pipe and valve materials, riser locations,
pressure regulating stations, not to mention economics and
even acoustics.
The requirements of such a system are:
• Safe and reliable hot and cold water plumbing solution;
• Quick and hassle-free installation and maintenance.
For more information, contact +27 (0) 11 739 8600.
June 2017 Volume 23 I Number 4
www.plumbingafrica.co.za