Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: 'Touch' activated kitchen tapware - in Australia? 8Jun 14, 2014 9:52 pm AussieMark I looked into that too. Because they at not made with dr brass and do not have Aussie standards stamp plumbers will not fit. In the extreme case of one failing an insurance company would unlikely pay due to the absence of the Aust stds marking. I think that the consumables such as shower heads are worth getting in as they are replacement items. The taps and wall junctions I am just stumping up the cash. No names, but I know someone who imported grohe basin mixers from the UK. 40% of the local price The plumber had no issues installing it, they even supplied 3/8 to 1/2inch adapter. Of course that person would replace the tap with a $29 bunnings special in the unlikely event of making an insurance claim I'd bet that German made Grohe is built to a much higher standard that the $29 Chinese made aust approved tapware. Re: 'Touch' activated kitchen tapware - in Australia? 9Jun 25, 2014 11:04 pm That's the troubles with the Aus plumbing supply chain, from what I can see. I would guess that most retailers would pay about 35% less then retail for Grohe. So that 40% off is cheaper then the merchants can get it for, before adding their cut! You can thank our higher standards, not supplied directly by manufacturer ( there's a middle man in AUS), costly WELS scheme, transport and cost to run a business here for that! I guess it's also a risk, to have no warranty. Quality is like buying oats. If you want good,fresh oats,you'll pay a fair price. However,if you can be satisfied with the oats that have already been through the horse, that comes a little cheaper. Re: 'Touch' activated kitchen tapware - in Australia? 10Jun 25, 2014 11:33 pm Also don't forget that DR brass is needed which apparently requires a separate tooling setup. I think the whole dr brass is a ploy by certain Aussie Manufacturers to restrict the market. Normally you use builders bog. Polyurethane painting is basically the same principle as car panel beating and painting. All the prep work is the same and so is the… 3 3306 Thank you fro your response, Simeon. It is good to hear that you have had a positive experience with Parisi. I am always on the lookout for reliable products, and personal… 2 4653 Adam Baines Grad Cert Bldg Surv / Grad Dip Bldg Surv / MSAAPA Accredited Building Professional APB20210035 Builders Lic 183023 Pest Control Lic 84868 Ph 0412202336 PO… 3 47702 |