Category Archives: How To Guides

What to consider when buying an air conditioner

Every Australian family is different and we all have different needs when it comes to choosing an air conditioner. You might own your own home and want to enhance its value with a top-of-the-line air conditioning solution. Or perhaps you’re renting a tiny apartment and are only looking for a simple system for a couple…

Keep Your Fountain Clean with an OASE FiltoClear

More people are looking for some type of water entertainment for their yards or patios this year. And we don’t blame them! Who wouldn’t want the aesthetics and relaxation of running water in their landscape? Hardscape fountains and spillways are becoming more prevalent due to the ease of installing them. You don’t even have to…

Are You Vibrating Your Concrete Too Much?: The History of the Internal Concrete Vibrator

How the concrete vibrator’s design has changed since the 1960s and how the transformation has impacted the concrete industry today. Over the last 60 years, concrete vibrators have evolved into a necessary machine for concrete jobs. Industry studies have highlighted separation issues, vibration energy, surface defects, and mix incompatibilities—leading to the development of a more…

Safety Considerations for Wastewater Lift Stations

Wastewater Plant Ensure appropriate equipment is installed properly. by Dave Williams Submersible Solutions In almost all aspects of life, safety ranks as one of the more important things to think about. When it comes to wastewater lift stations and pumping equipment, safety needs to be a top priority in all phases of the system life…

Guide to select the best Anchor Bolt

This article is dedicated to the anchor bolt selection guide. Anchor bolts are an essential fastener placed into a drilled hole and anchored by torque-controlled expansion, basically used to fasten two or more components together. There are various types of expansion anchor bolts and anchor bolt sizes designed for specific purposes. To select and choose…

Forward vs. Reversible Plate Compactors

Plate compactors are powerful tools used in construction and landscaping projects to provide a solid foundation and level surface. There are two main types of plate compactors: forward plate compactors and reversible plate compactors. Forward plate compactors are designed to move forward in a straight line and are typically used for compacting soil, sand, and…