Design Buy Build Issue 19 2016 | Page 52

Drainage & Plumbing Water Softener Installation Made Easy Advantay has developed a new product designed to improve the installation of water softeners. MiniFlush provides a complete all in one installation manifold with double isolation and built in water bypass. In addition, MiniFlush comes supplied with a repositionable non-return valve with o-ring seal which can be used on any of the four water inlet connections, allowing complete compliance with water regulations. Able to be used on either horizontal or vertical pipework where the benefit of having either side entry or top and bottom entry is afforded with the new MiniFlush. Any remaining ports that are not being used can be sealed with our supplied ¾” plugs complete with integral o-ring seal. Due to its compact size and universal strengths, Advantay believes the new MiniFlush will be quickly adopted within the industry. For more information contact Advantay on 01787 314070 or visit our website www.advantay.co.uk Charcon Launches Enhanced Safeticurb Linear Drainage System GeoSmart Information Launches Unique Range Of Sustainable Drainage Reports Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping product range For Property Professionals from Aggregate Industries, has relaunched its linear drainage system, Safeticurb, with an enhanced design for improved performance. The updated product is now available as a single piece unit for ease of installation and benefits from a smoother bore for improved hydraulic flow. The long established system substantially reduces the need for expensive underground pipework. Suitable for all hard landscaped surfaces, and also for heavier duty options such as industrial sites, Safeticurb features a subtle crossfall to direct surface water towards the drainage entrances for hard landscaped areas and roadways. It is suited to car parks, pedestrianised areas, public highways, heavy duty industrial sites and airport taxiways, and is designed for use with block paving and British Standard kerb. Both slot and grid options are available. For further information, including technical data sheets, visit www.aggregate.com/safeticurb. 52 Understanding how a site will respond to surface water flooding and drainage is now a key factor for Local Authorities in consideration of planning submissions for property development. Are you fully equipped to answer these issues on behalf of your client? Since April last year, DEFRA guidance underlined that Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are now required for all new major developments in England, unless it can be proved they are inappropriate. Architects, planning consultants and developers must consider the site at the initial master planning stage to identify drainage options and risks. GeoSmart Information has launched SuDSmart – a first in the market for property professionals. SuDSmart helps architects, planning consultants and developers assess which drainage options are available for a site in order to comply. For more information visit www.geosmartinfo.co.uk, orcall 01743 276 150 or email [email protected]