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The MX Group have launched Durastone, a range of low profile shower trays made from a 2.2mm acrylic-capped shell and filled with a mineral stone mix. The New Mx Durastone Showertray weighs 60% lighter than a conventional stone resin tray. The trays are available in flat top and upstand versions and incorporate a 90mm high flow waste.

Makita Powertools recently launched a range of Multi-Tool machines at their May Trade show.

They are increasingly favoured by installers and fit-out specialists for their very varied blade and accessory options and for the ease of operation in confined spaces.

• Mains powered and Lithium-ion cordless options
• 6,000 to 20,000 oscillations per minute
• Comprehensive range of accessories and compatible with other brands

The Joy is part of a new range of Bristan Electric Showers including the Bristan Smile, Bristan Glee, Bristan Joy, and Bristan Bliss electric showers.

The range boasts some very modern features, such as digital display with clear temperature indication, and phased shutdown which helps reduce limescale build up & prevents short, sharp blasts of hot water for the next user.

The FatMax Xtreme Tape measure from Stanley Tools has been given the “Rated By Real Pros” treatment – where the companys’ fans can get their hands on the latest tools in return for their views!

The FatMax Xtreme Tape enables professionals to perform tasks with more efficiency and to a higher standard. With a 150% larger, three rivet end hook, the Xtreme Tape offers a simple solution to a perennial workplace problem.

Stuart Turner, best known for its ranges of Shower pumps, has strengthened its portfolio with the addition of the ‘wasteflo‘ brand, which includes a range of macerators and lifting stations. They are compact and simple to install and come with a removable watertight cassette system for easy and clean access, without having to remove pipework or the appliance for servicing.

Our love affair with showers in the UK started quite recently in fact it was really only when electric wall mounted shower units became available in the 1970s that the demand for electric showers started to gain any momentum within a domestic setting.

Even then they were seen as an optional extra – something that could be added over a bath without changing the basic architecture of the bathroom.

Since that time showers have very quickly become an established part not only of the bathing experience, but also of peoples expectation. This in turn led in the 80s and 90s to shower cubicles being included as a regular fixture in new homes, when bedrooms with en-suite facilities became the norm.

Some of the reasons for the rise in popularity of the shower versus taking a bath have been that showers became associated with speed, immediacy, cleanliness and convenience.

The Makita 18v Li-ion range has set the industry standard for performance and rugged reliability in the toughest site operations and a complimentary range of equally robust yet more compact-size tools are in demand. These are ideal for such tasks as kitchen and bathroom installations and other projects where access is limited. The exceptional running time provided by these Makita 10.8v tools is longer than similar voltage Ni-Cad or Ni-MH batteries and with a swift 50-minute recharge time these cells provide power and extended operation.

Do you want an easy installation? Try the new Triton T80Z Fast-Fit Electric Shower.

This new addition to the Triton T80 family has Triton’s revolutionary Swing-Fit™ terminal block which allows left and right hand cable connection.

Simply move the terminal block to the side of the unit you require, screw into place and connect. It really is as easy as that!

How to Install a Water Softener? A General Guide to a typical Water Softener Installation

As one of the largest online stockist of Water Treatment solutions and in particular Water Softeners from the brand leaders including Monarch Water, Tapworks and BWT softeners we felt it our duty to give you some guidance of the typical installations of water softener.

The installation of a water softener is relatively easy, but it is recommended that this work is undertaken by a plumber or an experienced DIY handyman. Where possible the water softener should be sited close to the rising main, allowing for any required hard water draw off points, i.e. drinking tap and outside tap.