Plumbing Africa June 2017 | Page 64

62 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