Bathrooms and showers news 
Douglas Delabie's water saving shower room products installed at Oxford Brookes University
Douglas Delabie's water saving shower room products have been installed as part of a three-phase project for new student accommodation at Oxford Brookes University, which is undertaking a programme of extensive campus redevelopment. Required washing fittings had to be easy-to-use and durable to withstand extensive student use, while providing significant water and energy savings. To meet this need, Avance Elite shower valve and kit units, Tempostop self-closing taps and integral flow regulators were specified for around 176 showers and 352 taps per phase. Plumbing contractor Off ... [more]
Franke Sissons manufactures obese weight Bariatric WC for hospitals
A WC for the heaviest people in the UK has been designed and is being manufactured by washroom manufacturers Franke Sissons. “We have supplied the first order to Lincolnshire hospital”, said commercial director Paul Markwell, “where it is thought the country’s heaviest man is being treated.” The Bariatric WC is large and floor standing and features a stronger designed and constructed toilet seat 50 cm wide. Designed specifically designed for use in hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, specialist clinics and nursing homes, the Bariatric WC is manufactured to order. Franke Sissons manufact... [more]
Southampton franchisee of Drain Doctor Plumbing completes the company's one millionth job
The Southampton franchisee of Drain Doctor Plumbing has completed the national company’s one millionth job after being called out to unblock a WC for a customer in Hedge End, Hampshire. As a result, a Hampshire couple is set to enjoy a luxury holiday. The momentous Drain Doctor milestone was reached earlier this month when the Drain Doctor Southampton franchise was called to the home of Mr and Mrs Perkis to deal with a blocked lavatory. Allan Rook, the franchisee for Southampton, said: “We were called out to fix a blocked WC in the couple’s home. I sent one of our technicians, Paul Kay, ... [more]
Saniflo endorses Cut the VAT coalition
The Experian report, launched last month at the House of Commons, indicated that a VAT cut to 5% for the labour element of repair maintenance and improvement would encourage home improvement, discourage the black economy cowboy operators and encourage the rehabilitation of empty homes to habitable green standards. Saniflo has endorsed the aims of the ‘Cut the VAT’ coalition as they believe it would lead to a dramatic improvement in older UK homes. Paul Newson, MD of Saniflo, commented, “ Our products are designed to enable the addition of facilities to properties principally built in the... [more]
Saracen Washroom Solutions now available exclusively from Plumb Center
Plumb Center now exclusively offers Saracen Washroom Solutions, an extensive range of standard and bespoke cubicles, ducting and vanity units designed for a wide variety of applications. The factory prefabricated washroom solutions, available in a broad selection of colours and styles, include off-the-shelf and custom designed cubicles and made-to-measure pre-plumbed modules. They work across all sectors from wet area leisure and sports facilities to top quality office washrooms. To complement the washrooms, Plumb Center also offers a comprehensive customer support package including bes... [more]
