Welcome to "The Pulse," your monthly newsletter from Waterware, where we bring you the latest in plumbing, bathrooms, HVAC heating, and cooling. In this issue, we're excited to share a variety of topics that span across our expertise and offer insights into the latest trends and innovations.

In this issue:

• Staff Spotlight: Meagan – Inventory & Project Coordinator

• Bathroom Interiors: Your Guide to Selecting the Perfect Kitchen Mixer

• Heating & Cooling: 

  • Our Radiant Heating Blog Series for NZ Homes
  • Why we need urgent action to solve the heat pump dilemma

• Plumbing & HVAC: Innovative Hybrid Heating Solution by Caleffi and Waterware - Case Study

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Meagan – Inventory & Project Coordinator

Meagan is our Inventory & Project Coordinator at Waterware. With a rich background in customer service from the industrial tyre industry, she excels in building relationships with diverse customers and managing complex inventory systems with unmatched precision. Meagan combines her "technical brain" with a practical mindset to troubleshoot and innovate, ensuring efficient, reliable solutions that enhance our operations and customer satisfaction. Her dedication to maintaining accurate inventory records and optimising logistics exemplifies her pivotal role in improving our home environment solutions.

INTERIORS

Your Guide to Selecting the Perfect Kitchen Mixer

Choosing the right kitchen mixer is more than a practical decision - it's a statement about your style and an investment in your kitchen's functionality.

Our feature article explores why selecting the perfect mixer can transform your cooking and cleaning experiences and align with your interior style.

HEATING & COOLING

Our Radiant Heating Blog Series for NZ Homes

Explore How Innovative Heating Enhances Comfort, Sustainability, and Living Standards

Unpack common questions and misconceptions about radiant heating in our three-part series tailored for New Zealand homes.

• Understanding Radiant Heating – Tailored Comfort for New Zealand Homes
• Radiant Heating: A Sustainable and Healthy Choice for New Zealand Homes
• The Shift to Radiant Heating in a Torbay Family Home - Case Study

Why we need urgent action to solve the heat pump dilemma

Heat pumps are highly efficient, potentially offering 600% efficiency and decades of service. However, their adoption in Australia is hindered by outdated standards and complex regulations. Initial high costs, limited information, and skewed incentive schemes that favour cheaper models pose additional barriers.

Rapid action is needed to update and simplify standards to help consumers make informed choices and standardise performance metrics to avoid confusion. While some government and industry efforts are underway, faster policy and regulatory changes are essential to fully leverage this eco-friendly technology.

PLUMBING & HVAC 

Innovative Hybrid Heating Solution by Caleffi and Waterware 

Waterware recently led an upgrade at a worksite with an outdated gas-fired heating system. Emphasising environmental responsibility, the customer opted for a cutting-edge hybrid system combining gas and heat pump technology, significantly enhancing performance and slashing carbon emissions.

The installation featured two separate systems: one for underfloor heating and cooling, and another for domestic hot water. Utilising R290 heat pumps in tandem with condensing boilers—which activate only as needed—ensures optimal efficiency under various conditions.

Waterware integrated several Caleffi products to improve flow distribution and remove impurities, maximising the new system’s effectiveness and reliability.

In this issue, we spotlight Meagan, our Inventory & Project Coordinator, whose technical skills and customer service expertise significantly enhance our operations. Highlights include guides on choosing the perfect kitchen mixer and the benefits of radiant heating for comfortable, sustainable living. We also cover the need for clearer heat pump regulations and our innovative hybrid heating solutions that combine efficiency with reduced environmental impact.

As you reflect on these innovations, consider how they could enhance the efficiency and aesthetics of your home, contribute to a greener planet, and influence your next steps in embracing sustainable living solutions.

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Ngā mihi nui,
The Waterware Team