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On this year’s centennial RHS Chelsea Flower Shower, Hozelock’s Flexi Spray won the prestigious “Product Of The Year” award. The show has always been associated with innovative garden design concepts which expand the gardening boundaries. The award was judged by a panel of experts which included Dragon’s Den, Deborah Meaden. From a shortlist of 13, the flexi spray triumphed due to the high quality of the product, its innovative design, functionality and environmental sustainability.

For over 30 years, Saniflo units have been installed throughout the UK and to date; nearly two million have been sold. Saniflo small-bore pumps and macerators enable the addition of facilities almost anywhere even if access to mains drainage is either impossible or cost prohibited. The stories below have been selected to illustrate the diversity of Saniflo Products, both in application and location!

The New BWT WS Water Softener range suits all needs New from BWT is the WS generation of domestic water softeners.

The range comprises five models, ranging from 10-25 litres, to ensure that there is a softener available to suit the requirements of 1 different households and applications.

Mixer Showers offer many benefits in terms of performance and aesthetics. They usually deliver a higher flow rate than other types of shower, and there is a wealth of contemporary and traditional design choices on offer, including concealed options which enable a very neat look to be achieved. Alongside this, today’s mixer showers offer features that make showering safer, and save water. lt’s no wonder they have become so popular. However, before going ahead with an installation it’s important to remember that the effectiveness of this type of shower is largely dependant on a good hot water supply from a boiler or cylinder, and whether the cold water pressure is constant, and (preferably) balanced.

If you are experiencing poor water pressure or flow via your combi boiler or mains pressure fed heating system, then Salamander Home Boost is the perfect low cost, compact, water fitting compliant, solution to help ‘Boost’ your pressure.

Makita power tool owners can now extend the comprehensive warranty to a full three years simply by clicking onto the Makita website and registering the purchase.

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.

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.