What is a GTIN?

When purchasing plumbing units, what is a GTIN? GTIN stands for Global Trade Item Number. It can be encoded in a barcode or RFID tag.

What are Ceramic Faucet Cartridges?

Ceramic disc faucets are an alternative to rubber washers which degrade over time. They are much tougher and able to deal with extreme temperatures. They are operated by applying a quarter turn (excessive pressure can damage the ceramic discs). Older faucets need two full turns. Ceramic discs can be impacted by hard water making them less durable.

What is the standard distance between bath taps?

 The standard distance between bath taps is 180mm or 18cm.

Solvent Cement

Solvent cement is used for welding thermoplastic piping and sheets together, It does this by softening the material being bonded and forming a waterproof seal. The type of solvent cement must be compatible with the thermoplastic to form a strong bond.