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LATEST NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTORS OF IRELAND...
The issue of callbacks
I t is all go at the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors of Ireland. The latest innovation is a Facebook page for apprentices, “Apprentice Plumbers Ireland”. Just recently launched, it is proving very popular with apprentices and its membership is growing exponentially. As well as providing a forum for interaction among members, the page is intended to become a useful knowledge resource and
committee continues to engage with all relevant parties to ensure that our voice is heard at all levels. A common thread among our discussion groups – and a source of concern – is the issue of callbacks. Evidence suggests that on plumbing systems the main reason for revisits is plastic fittings on toilet cisterns, waste traps etc. While these items
plumbing principles remain unchanged. Of particular concern is the installation of solid fuel appliances, which are still quite popular despite the green agenda. Another issue is the installation of pipework to avoid air pockets and “air locking” which seems to be discounted on the basis that “the pump will shift it” – which is not always the case and may result in partial flow rates if it works at all. Sign up for our Facebook page. You will find membership information along with details of our plumbers app. Those without an online presence can call our Administrator Crozier Deane at +353 (0)86 828 1393. We hope to see you all at PLUMBEX Dublin on stand P40, 6 and 7 September at the RDS Simmonscourt.
“Who is checking to ensure that products in the marketplace achieve or exceed standards?”
should be manufactured to an approved standard, who is checking to ensure that products in the marketplace achieve or exceed this standard? Alternately, should the standard be raised to ensure that these products are more robust and fit for purpose? Similarly, the repair of a tap going back in time required a new washer at a cost of maybe 40 cents, and
advice portal. There currently is a survey among members on what topics are important to them. Earlier in the year, APHCI hosted several online meetings open to all members. These proved very popular and, starting in September should become
a monthly fixture in our calendar. Topics to be discussed will be wide and varied to suit the needs of the members ranging from new standards, regulations, products, and topics of the day, as well as Q&A sessions, tutorials and advice. Membership continues to grow apace while the hard-working
now a new spindle is required at a cost of up to 10 euros if it can be sourced at all. Is this progress? The “elder lemons” among us sometimes look at modern practices with despair. While they welcome the vast array of new materials and installation methods, they are keen to point out that the basic
For further information, contact Richie Burke at M: +353 (0)86 327 9112 www.aphci.ie
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