<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>foundationelectrical</title><description>foundationelectrical</description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/blog</link><item><title>Spark It up with Davey</title><description><![CDATA[Spark it up with Davey from 1st to 31st October....see in store for great deals and to see if you qualify for a free light bar while stocks last....you can also view catalogue here<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_1c192882f21f441ea2833980ef3a2e6c%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2019/09/26/Spark-It-up-with-Davey</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2019/09/26/Spark-It-up-with-Davey</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 05:21:42 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_1c192882f21f441ea2833980ef3a2e6c~mv2.jpg"/><div>Spark it up with Davey from 1st to 31st October....see in store for great deals and to see if you qualify for a free light bar while stocks last....<a href="http://www.foundationelectrical.com.au">you can also view catalogue here</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Fire Protection</title><description><![CDATA[Farm living means dealing with the sometime harsh bush environment. Fire threat over summer means having to be prepared to protect your property and your family.No. 1 year on year in Australia the Davey FireFighter leads the rest in offering a design made in Australia for Australia's harsh conditions. Knowing that our extensive range of over 40 variations is known world-wide and sold in many countries throughout the world. Our solid partnership with leading engine manufacturers Honda Australia,<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/U2Y6JkBcLpA/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2018/09/27/Fire-Protection</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2018/09/27/Fire-Protection</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 04:28:26 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U2Y6JkBcLpA"/><div>Farm living means dealing with the sometime harsh bush environment. Fire threat over summer means having to be prepared to protect your property and your family.</div><div>No. 1 year on year in Australia the Davey FireFighter leads the rest in offering a design made in Australia for Australia's harsh conditions. </div><div>Knowing that our extensive range of over 40 variations is known world-wide and sold in many countries throughout the world. Our solid partnership with leading engine manufacturers Honda Australia, Briggs &amp; Stratton and Yanmar ensure our designs and their engines are performance matched and start first time every time.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Dam Good Davey Deals</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_8c9f19fa7c4e4fa5b61c15252bbc1cde%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2018/05/01/Dam-Good-Davey-Deals</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2018/05/01/Dam-Good-Davey-Deals</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 07:40:23 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_8c9f19fa7c4e4fa5b61c15252bbc1cde~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>DAVEY PUMPS ON SALE</title><description><![CDATA[Davey Pumps are on sale in store only until 30th June 2017These specials have been advertised on our website only and not in store, ask for these prices when you come in to our store 43-45 Sanford Rd, Albany WACatalogue can be viewed via this link www.foundationelectrical.com.au<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_29da7e6526394718956d194d41a01811%7Emv2.gif"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2017/04/19/DAVEY-PUMPS-ON-SALE</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2017/04/19/DAVEY-PUMPS-ON-SALE</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 01:05:39 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_29da7e6526394718956d194d41a01811~mv2.gif"/><div>Davey Pumps are on sale in store only until 30th June 2017</div><div>These specials have been advertised on our website only and not in store, ask for these prices when you come in to our store 43-45 Sanford Rd, Albany WA</div><div>Catalogue can be viewed via this link <a href="http://www.foundationelectrical.com.au">www.foundationelectrical.com.au</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEW Davey Remote Start Firefighter!!!</title><description><![CDATA[More details at http://www.davey.com.au/firefighter-remote-start<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/mOo6k1BBYsI/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/12/19/NEW-Davey-Remote-Start-Firefighter</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/12/19/NEW-Davey-Remote-Start-Firefighter</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:03:42 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mOo6k1BBYsI"/><div> More details at <a href="http://www.davey.com.au/firefighter-remote-start">http://www.davey.com.au/firefighter-remote-start</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Davey Spring / Summer Catalogue 2016</title><description><![CDATA[The Davey Spring / Summer Catalogue is packed full of great deals on a huge range of products. To see full range come and see us in store or click here Catalogue can also be viewed in full on our website here.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_53bdb85e5d1f4deb8ec6e0693a50612d%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_444/d14c59_53bdb85e5d1f4deb8ec6e0693a50612d%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/10/31/The-Davey-Spring-Summer-Catalogue-2016</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/10/31/The-Davey-Spring-Summer-Catalogue-2016</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2016 23:53:22 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_53bdb85e5d1f4deb8ec6e0693a50612d~mv2.jpg"/><div>The Davey Spring / Summer Catalogue is packed full of great deals on a huge range of products. To see full range come and see us in store or </div><div>Catalogue can also be viewed in full on our <a href="http://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/">website here</a>.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Give your motor a birthday</title><description><![CDATA[Electric motors are the workhorse of any industry. Silent and efficient they work 24x7. However they too need care and maintenance. In this article we discuss the maintenance, problems, and the troubleshooting of electrical motors.In this article we restrict ourselves to squirrel cage induction motors. There are only a few simple rules for the maintenance of these motors:1. Maintain high insulation resistance at all time and measure the insulation resistance by megger regularly.2. Keep the]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/09/17/Give-your-motor-a-birthday</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/09/17/Give-your-motor-a-birthday</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2016 07:04:12 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_0da1923509ff40569ffedb36cae54c96~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_ccd4e508582545f48df397ebdeccb65d~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_be4658aca0f54838acd769c3d43405af~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_3a783176201e486f80a97258a40fad91~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_9426f99c049640faa5ee0b6854236830~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>Electric motors are the workhorse of any industry. Silent and efficient they work 24x7. However they too need care and maintenance. In this article we discuss the maintenance, problems, and the troubleshooting of electrical motors.</div><div>In this article we restrict ourselves to squirrel cage induction motors. There are only a few simple rules for the maintenance of these motors:</div><div>1. Maintain high insulation resistance at all time and measure the insulation resistance by megger regularly.</div><div>2. Keep the bearings lubricated properly and change the bearings at the recommended intervals.</div><div>3.Maintain a uniform air gap.</div><div>4.Keep the motor clean and dry always. Protect it from moisture.</div><div>If these simple rules are followed, your motor will run indefinitely and never give you any trouble. For the motors, cleaning is the most important maintenance that can be done. Regular cleaning must be done both on the outside and the inside of the motor. The winding should be cleaned with chemical agents like electro-solve and dried. In case insulation readings are low, then the windings can be dried by heating with an electric heater or by supplying an small intensity current through the windings, then followed by varnishing the windings.</div><div>In the case you find that a motor is very hot when all the other parameters including the current drawn are normal, then a simple procedure of removing all the old layers of paint by a scraper will bring immediate relief. </div><div>Contamination of the windings due to the grease escaping from the ball bearings also contaminates the windings. In the bearings where a bearing covers are not available sealed ZZ type of bearings should be used. In the sealed bearings optimum quantity of grease is put and the same grease melts, lubricates and again gels.</div><div>Some engineers remove the shielding of the ZZ type of bearings to put additional grease. This action does uncountable damage to the bearings as well as the windings. In case there is evidence that the winding has been subjected to the onslaught of grease and oils, the same should be washed with cleaning agents like electrosolve and electraclean, etc.</div><div>Inspections</div><div>When a motor is opened up for overhaul it should be thoroughly inspected so that the faults can be diagnosed before the breakdown takes place.</div><div>The stator can be damaged if the rotor is not properly inserted as the clearances are low. It is damaged on numerous cases and the motor left to run and no body informed. Look at the stator windings for any damages, overheating, rubbing signs, etc.</div><div>The rubbing marks can be caused by a worn bearing or due to misalignment. In case the bearing is due for replacement or if you find some fault it should be replaced right away. The insertion of bearing must be by heating in an oil bath as it is very gentle to the bearings.</div><div>In case the bearings are due and you find that the motor is running properly, the condition of the bearing can be done by condition monitoring equipment like Shock Pulse Measurement. The other method is to monitor the temperature around the bearing area by infra-red remote thermometer.</div><div>When replacing the bearings the correct amount of grease must be used. If you use less then you can damage the bearing as it can run dry. In case excess grease has been put it will cause churning and friction which results in overheating.</div><div>In case the bearings are to be reused they should be cleaned by inserting and washing in solvents like kerosene. After the bearings are washed they must be dried by compressed air. However care should be taken to not let the bearing rotate on air jet as it can damage the bearing.</div><div>Flooding of Motors</div><div>In coastal areas and marine applications it is often that the motors get flooded with water. If it is fresh water the danger is not so great as the salt quantity to cause conduction and shorting of the motor and subsequent burn out is less. But if the motor has been flooded by salt water then they can be brought back to life by the following process:</div><div>Wash the motor with distilled water to remove all the salt and the minerals.Any grease and oil deposits must be removed by a suitable electric grade solvent like electrosolve.Dry the stator windings with low power source or lamps.The repair must be done in an open space or with extractor fans to remove the water vapors.With the windings clean and dry re varnish the windings thoroughly.Dry the windings and check the insulation resistance.</div><div>Squirrel cage motors are very sturdy and hardly give trouble. They have to be monitored for performance and their maintenance done from time to time which is also simple. Few precautions as discussed above give them long life and ensure their trouble free operation.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Solar Pumping Solutions</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_853acfb93b9d4e6584f9c9ba7539333c%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/09/03/Solar-Pumping-Solutions</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/09/03/Solar-Pumping-Solutions</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2016 03:24:21 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_853acfb93b9d4e6584f9c9ba7539333c~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_b798f1cf2818485cb0ac20f5185ad35e~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_98425ce89d394129b6554942e7b90fe0~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_3bdab6887bc3402b97fb7ac1b0894f1c~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_b67ebd2ec2804b9fa6fd620e775accb2~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_24ffca2b53c24656901af29594bf315b~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_e6599bf503d84456963859611fc1ce4d~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_d0481dbd10b34213b6fa97e6e5bbd2a7~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_7852df55a8a74cfe91a512612f1bb1c7~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_9b9e6570eae440139b832e365543a9ed~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_0dce798af19f4d90905638603359b0e2~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_ef7bdb7ad31f4f1a8c1140e0cbdb5ab6~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_9f7f69d7b9274ec8aa850a57edf6763b~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_c8c39058cc6c47df9de92520747c4832~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_295fbf3dce3b442cb244b62b8b5ae9b1~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_853acfb93b9d4e6584f9c9ba7539333c~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_4bf33235e35c4c139a4416e9ef20bc6c~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_36edf880b8f848a683c9f075c56098df~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_aed2a1d362584c5fbe7555a17386d26d~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_8186b20d85d6459a99d63a1942534270~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_201fc9d2237e4da39168ad51b8a5180f~mv2.jpg"/></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Great Winter Deals on Davey Pumps!!!</title><description><![CDATA[Davey Water Products are offering DOUBLE WARRANTY and GREAT LOW PRICES on selected items for a short time only. For full details click here.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_da0c7873ffdc4b319d81d9395c502644%7Emv2_d_5150_4200_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_511/d14c59_da0c7873ffdc4b319d81d9395c502644%7Emv2_d_5150_4200_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/05/28/Great-Winter-Deals-on-Davey-Pumps</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/05/28/Great-Winter-Deals-on-Davey-Pumps</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2016 05:54:52 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_da0c7873ffdc4b319d81d9395c502644~mv2_d_5150_4200_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>Davey Water Products are offering DOUBLE WARRANTY and GREAT LOW PRICES on selected items for a short time only.<a href="http://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/">For full details click here.</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A long history in Albany WA</title><description><![CDATA[What we doAt Foundation Electrical we do everything your average electrician does and so much more….From your concepts and ideas to reality we have the solution for you.· Electrical Installations and Maintenance· Water Pumps and Electric Motors· Water Filtration and Disinfection· Pool’s and Spa’s Our storyThe business was started in 1968 by Ritz Matla under the name Southern Electrics and quickly became known as a “One Stop Shop” for everything from generators, pumps, and motors right through to<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_5e3695b8c72c4c81b6ec672a181b8f35.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_358/d14c59_5e3695b8c72c4c81b6ec672a181b8f35.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/04/29/A-long-history-in-Albany-WA</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/04/29/A-long-history-in-Albany-WA</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 03:05:39 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_5e3695b8c72c4c81b6ec672a181b8f35.jpg"/><div>What we do</div><div>At Foundation Electrical we do everything your average electrician does and so much more….</div><div>From your concepts and ideas to reality we have the solution for you.</div><div>· Electrical Installations and Maintenance</div><div>· Water Pumps and Electric Motors</div><div>· Water Filtration and Disinfection</div><div>· Pool’s and Spa’s</div><div>Our story</div><div>The business was started in 1968 by Ritz Matla under the name Southern Electrics and quickly became known as a “One Stop Shop” for everything from generators, pumps, and motors right through to general electrical design and installation.</div><div>The business was purchased in 2014 by Malcolm Dodson and key technical staff were retained. We are using the central location on Sanford Rd Albany as a base to expand our operations in the Great Southern region.</div><div>Our Success Stories</div><div>Our success is a reflection of years of satisfied customers. Some local significant projects include;</div><div>· Upgrade and installation of switchboards and 55kVA emergency back up generator at ABC Radio Albany</div><div>· Supply and installation of Hylec lighting energy saving units to Albany Plaza Shopping Center.</div><div>· Design and installation of Pool Control switchboard Shire of Jerrimungup.</div><div>· Power, control, and data cabling for two new Car Wash units, Uber Carwash Albany Hwy.</div><div>How can we help you</div><div>If you require support from an electrical installation and maintenance company that can provide reliable and structured services, with a method of delivery, from scheduling of works through to completion, that are tailored to suit your operations then you have found what you are looking for.</div><div>Who we are</div><div>We are local. We have a team of five, made up of four tradesmen and one Trades Assistant. </div><div>Three service vehicles on the road and a comprehensive workshop based centrally to the city of Albany results in a quick response when urgent situations arise. </div><div>We are big enough to have projects in multiple locations but small enough that you get a familiar face for each job and don’t have to explain your operations to a “new guy” every time we attend site.</div><div>The right people for the right job</div><div>One of the most important things in ensuring that your required work is completed correctly, on time, and on budget is selecting the correct service provider.</div><div>At Foundation Electrical we focus on what we do and we do it well, please feel free to give us a call or drop in for a chat so we can discuss how to best work together and keep your organization running smoothly.</div><div>Our aim is to provide the highest quality of workmanship so that all our customers can have complete confidence in their finished work.”</div><div>- Malcolm Dodson (Director)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Think System. Think Optimisation</title><description><![CDATA[Grundfos is able to equip any application with a complete SP system to optimise performance and energy efficiency. An SP system combines: A high-grade stainless steel SP pump A dedicated MS/MMS motor An electronic motor protection (MP204) or a frequency drive (CUE) Monitoring (GRM) Features & BenefitsA complete SP system offers the following features and benefits: High energy efficiency Reliable performance over its entire life time Time-saving installation Easy installation Easy operate Pump &<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_fbd3d39e1e4c4065a56b7b6e17ca6559.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/04/22/Think-System-Think-Optimisation</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/04/22/Think-System-Think-Optimisation</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2016 02:18:15 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_fbd3d39e1e4c4065a56b7b6e17ca6559.jpg"/><div>Grundfos is able to equip any application with a complete SP system to optimise performance and energy efficiency. An SP system combines:</div><div>A high-grade stainless steel SP pumpA dedicated MS/MMS motorAn electronic motor protection (MP204) or a frequency drive (CUE)Monitoring (GRM)</div><div>Features &amp; Benefits</div><div>A complete SP system offers the following features and benefits:</div><div>High energy efficiencyReliable performance over its entire life timeTime-saving installationEasy installationEasy operatePump &amp; motor protection</div><div>The components</div><div>All components in an SP system have been designed by Grundfos to work perfectly together. In addition to the 100% high-grade stainless steel SP pump a complete system consists of the following components below:</div><div>The motor</div><div>The corrosion resistant MS and MMS submersible motors have been specially developed for the SP range to match the best efficiency point of the pumps:</div><div>• Canned type MS motors – for 4″ and 6″ pumps from 0,37 kW to 30 kW - Hermetically sealed - Available in high-grade stainless steel in two variants: EN 1.4301/AISI 304 for drinking water and EN 1.4539/AISI 904L for aggressive water, e.g. seawater • Rewindable type MMS motors – for 6″, 8″ and 10″ pumps from 5,5 kW to 250 kW - Available in high-grade stainless steel in three variants: EN 1.4301/AISI 304 for drinking water, EN 1.4401/AISI 316 for brackish water and EN 1.4539/AISI 904L for aggressive water, e.g. seawater • NEMA standard drive end on 4″, 6″ and 8″</div><div>Frequency drive (CUE)</div><div>Grundfos’ frequency drive (CUE) is designed for intelligent speed control of pumps:</div><div>• Adapts automatically to changes in the system • Ensures constant pressure, constant flow, constant water level or constant temperature • Efficient control protects pump, motor and electronics against stress and overload • Reduces life cycle cost and CO2 emission through energy-efficient operation • Soft start ensures long life and no water hammering • Easy setting via intuitive start-up guide • Easy connection to Grundfos Remote Management (GRM) and communication to SCADA systems • Radio Frequency Interference filter ensures clear signal in domestic areas</div><div>Motor protection (MP204)</div><div>The electronic motor protection MP204 is ideal where a frequency drive is not installed:</div><div>• Protects pump motors against variations in power supply • Stops the pump before dry-running to prevent damage • Performs insolation resistance test before start of the motor • Monitors parameters like temperature, overvoltage/undervoltage and power consumption • Easy to install, easy to set up and easy to operate • Easy to connect to Grundfos Remote Management (GRM) • Compatible with any SCADA system via CIU</div><div>Monitoring (GRM)</div><div>Grundfos Remote Management (GRM) offers 24 hour remote monitoring of the system:</div><div>• Cost-effective monitoring and management of pump installations • Full overview of operation, performance and trends • Live monitoring, analysis and adjustments • Monitoring of energy consumption  • Reduced need for onsite inspection • Alarms and warnings as SMS/email • Notification when service is due</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Water Pumps for Your Home</title><description><![CDATA[Torrium2 Pumps for the Home - Designed and Built to Last Davey take testing very seriously, in fact our Australian made, Torrium2 domestic pump controller is lab tested for a minimum of 800,000 cycles. In the real world, that’s equivalent to 15 years of use in your family home.For Davey to deliver the pump reliability you need for your home, we test our products literally until they break - you can also be assured that it has been pressure and electrically tested at our Melbourne factory, before<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_1c54c41f8e68455d8b0e901b87bf1d83.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/04/15/Water-Pumps-for-Your-Home</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/04/15/Water-Pumps-for-Your-Home</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2016 03:11:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_1c54c41f8e68455d8b0e901b87bf1d83.jpg"/><div>Torrium2 Pumps for the Home - Designed and Built to Last</div><div>Davey take testing very seriously, in fact our Australian made, Torrium2 domestic pump controller is lab tested for a minimum of 800,000 cycles. In the real world, that’s equivalent to 15 years of use in your family home.</div><div>For Davey to deliver the pump reliability you need for your home, we test our products literally until they break - you can also be assured that it has been pressure and electrically tested at our Melbourne factory, before the pump even gets to you.</div><div>Why Torrium2 over other controllers?</div><div>Our patented Torrium2 controller has inbuilt smarts, resulting in far less pressure drop than other systems when you first turn on a tap. Decide to increase your demand and turn on more taps? No problem - Torrium offers constant flow, thus avoiding those annoying bursts of hot or cold water whilst still maintaining even pressure.Tank run out of water or you have an interruption to supply? No issues there either – Torrium2 has dry run protection to stop your pump from running on, protecting it from pump damagePump supply offline? Torrium2 will automatically retry to reduce downtime.Slow water leak? Where other pumps will cycle on and off, Torrium senses the small leak and adjusts itself to overcome pump cycling, reducing wear and tear on your pump.</div><div>There is a Torrium2 pump model to suit all types of domestic homes; be that single storey, double storey, long runs of plumbing or a suction lift - a guide below can assist with your selection. </div><div>Davey pump customers using our Torrium2 controller often say, “We can’t tell we have a water pressure system”.</div><div>With our quality control, expert advice and support from Foundation Electrical, there is simply no reason to settle for second best.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Soft Water saves you $$$</title><description><![CDATA[Hard water contains dissolved calcium, magnesium iron and manganese, causing scale build up and deposits in pipework and can lead to staining on surfaces. Softening is easy and can reduce costly maintenance, increase appliance life-time, reduce cleaning time and make hair, skin and clothing softer. Davey water softeners are powered by the force of moving water, not electricity. There’s nothing to plug in, no buttons to push, timers to set and reset or adjustments to make, so they’re economical<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_4da9c46c87f0421b82a54096b5575410.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/04/01/Soft-Water-saves-you-</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/04/01/Soft-Water-saves-you-</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2016 05:24:41 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_4da9c46c87f0421b82a54096b5575410.jpg"/><div>Hard water contains dissolved calcium, magnesium iron and manganese, causing scale build up and deposits in pipework and can lead to staining on surfaces. Softening is easy and can reduce costly maintenance, increase appliance life-time, reduce cleaning time and make hair, skin and clothing softer.</div><div>Davey water softeners are powered by the force of moving water, not electricity. There’s nothing to plug in, no buttons to push, timers to set and reset or adjustments to make, so they’re economical and reliable. </div><div>A Davey Water softener regenerates based on your actual water use, so you get maximum efficiency without waste. The Davey water softener could regenerate frequently (if you’re using a lot of water) or not for several days or weeks (if you’re away on holiday). This efficient approach saves salt, water and money.</div><div>The dual tanks provide a continuous supply of soft water, even during the regeneration process. One tank is always in service while the other tank is either on standby or regenerating. Talk with your local Davey water professional to find out which Davey system is right for you.</div><div>This unit was recently installed at a local hotel laundry, giving the linen a whiter/cleaner finish and saving the owners money in lower machine maintenance as well as savings on reduced cleaning chemicals.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Save up to 40% of your precious mains water by connecting your tank to your toilet, washing machine and garden tap.</title><description><![CDATA[Davey pioneered rainwater harvesting with the RainBank® the original and the best, tank to mains interconnection device. Available in kits with surface mounted pumps or for dwellings located closer together, a submersible pump option to keep the neighbours happy.The range has been extended to include the following variants: NEW Floatless Surface Pump Kits (suit flooded suction applications only) Surface Pump Kits with top entry tank float Surface Pump Kits with side entry tank float Submersible<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_7846fd0272f545b7a2feb3277a30a6a0.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/03/19/Save-up-to-40-of-your-precious-mains-water-by-connecting-your-tank-to-your-toilet-washing-machine-and-garden-tap</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/03/19/Save-up-to-40-of-your-precious-mains-water-by-connecting-your-tank-to-your-toilet-washing-machine-and-garden-tap</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2016 04:56:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_7846fd0272f545b7a2feb3277a30a6a0.jpg"/><div>Davey pioneered rainwater harvesting with the RainBank® the original and the best, tank to mains interconnection device. </div><div>Available in kits with surface mounted pumps or for dwellings located closer together, a submersible pump option to keep the neighbours happy.</div><div>The range has been extended to include the following variants:</div><div>NEW Floatless Surface Pump Kits (suit flooded suction applications only)Surface Pump Kits with top entry tank floatSurface Pump Kits with side entry tank floatSubmersible Pump Kits including RainBank wall mounting bracketCabinet Mounted RainBank</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BOREVAC FOR BACTERIAL BIOFOULING</title><description><![CDATA[Iron and sulfate reducing bacteria are the most common groups of micro-organisms responsible for biofouling. These bacteria are not usually considered in relation to human health issues; however, biofouling sometimes provides a habitat for bacteria that can cause illness. If the water from your well or bore produces orange, black or brown deposits on your bore pump and pipe work,the odds are that bacterial contamination exists. Other symptoms are a rotten egg or sewage smell from the water,<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_5e1f376b4fde497b9672a94af5e99b0b.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/02/20/BOREVAC-FOR-BACTERIAL-BIOFOULING</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/02/20/BOREVAC-FOR-BACTERIAL-BIOFOULING</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2016 02:35:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_5e1f376b4fde497b9672a94af5e99b0b.jpg"/><div>Iron and sulfate reducing bacteria are the most common groups of micro-organisms responsible for biofouling. These bacteria are not usually considered in relation to human health issues; however, biofouling sometimes provides a habitat for bacteria that can cause illness.</div><div>If the water from your well or bore produces orange, black or brown deposits on your bore pump and pipe work,the odds are that bacterial contamination exists.</div><div>Other symptoms are a rotten egg or sewage smell from the water, particularly during the discharge of water from the borehole. With other types of biofouling bacteria, a transparent slime may be seen floating in the storage tank.</div><div>BoreVac has been specially formulated to combat all the problems associated with these forms of bacteria. With regular use BoreVac controls the unwanted bacteria in your well, borehole and water storage tanks. BoreVac also eliminates any harmful or pathogenic micro-organisms that may be present.</div><div> BoreVac Features: •Safe and simple to use. •Cost effective. •Requires no equipment installation. •Convenient pack size. Broad Spectrum Bactericide: •Keeps drinking and stored water free from bacteria for extended periods. •Protects borehole equipment from biofouling caused by iron and sulphate bacteria. •Prevents and controls algae which cause problems in the water supply and storage tanks.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_bfa95249076f49039b6e5fe6651400af.jpg"/><div>1.Iron &amp;Sulphate bacteria in boreholes: High level of biofouling:30g per 100L of bore water. Moderate level of biofouling:30g per 200L of bore water.</div><div>2.Algae control in storage tanks: To control algae infestation:30g per 5,000L water. Algae prevention:30g per 10,000L water.</div><div>3.Sanitization of stored drinking water: To control a bacterial outbreak:30g per 5,000L water. Bacteria prevention:30g per 10,000L water.</div><div>4.Bore water odour: For rotten egg smell:30g per 100L of bore water. For sewage smell:30g per 100L of bore water.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_f0f5f46702444733b42de302b3dde5e4.jpg"/><div>Guaranteed to provide clean water free from bacteria, algae and odour</div><div>BoreVac is used by dissolving one 30g sachet of powder in five litres of water. For treatment that requires more than one sachet, add a further five litres of water for each additional sachet. Pour the solution into the bore hole. The gap between the discharge pipe and the bore casing is commonly the most suitable place.</div><div>Pour another 1-2 containers of untreated water down the bore hole after treatment. This will ensure that all the solution reaches the water in the borehole. The solution will percolate evenly through the borehole water. Leave over night with the pump off for the treatment to effectively kill all the bacteria in the bore hole or well. Regular use of BoreVac will control the problems caused by iron bacteria.</div><div>Bacteria in water storage tanks can easily be controlled with BoreVac. At the concentrations recommended treatment will be complete and the water will be safe to drink for periods of up to three months or longer with a single treatment. If additional untreated water is added to the storage tank then more BoreVac will be necessary.</div><div>Algae in water storage tanks is rapidly controlled by BoreVac. Dissolve the required amount of BoreVac in water and pour or spray across the surface of the water body for treatment.</div><div>Available in individual 30g sachets or in carton lots of 20,50,100 and 1000 units. Also available in 500g and 1kg packs.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Why Filter Your Water?</title><description><![CDATA[Most of us are fortunate enough to have easy access to treated water, but is the water that comes from our taps really safe? Our water supply is dirtier than ever thanks to contamination from agriculture chemicals, industrial dumping, household cleaning products, and runoff from waste disposal sites. In fact, studies have found over 700 synthetic organic compounds in various U.S. water supplies. So while modern water treatment techniques do a lot to remove contaminants, there are still chemicals<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_e44c4a35a79541929e7f8277a92795a0.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/02/03/Why-Filter-Your-Water</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/02/03/Why-Filter-Your-Water</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 21:59:19 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_e44c4a35a79541929e7f8277a92795a0.jpg"/><div>Most of us are fortunate enough to have easy access to treated water, but is the water that comes from our taps really safe? Our water supply is dirtier than ever thanks to contamination from agriculture chemicals, industrial dumping, household cleaning products, and runoff from waste disposal sites. In fact, studies have found over 700 synthetic</div><div>organic compounds in various U.S. water supplies. So while modern water treatment techniques do a lot to remove contaminants, there are still chemicals and organisms that can slip through water treatment facilities and into your home.</div><div>Common contaminants in tap water</div><div>Lead: Lead is a heavy metal known to cause a range of health problems, mostly affecting the brain and nervous systems. It is especially dangerous to children because it can interfere with development and lead to learning disabilities. Most lead enters the water supply after it has left treatment facilities – the main source of lead contamination is plumbing fixtures like pipes and faucets, although lead can also leach into groundwater from natural deposits. While the use of lead in plumbing has been regulated since 1986, older fixtures still pose a risk, and even newer fixture can contain a small amount of lead. The EPA estimates that 10 to 20% of human exposure to lead comes from drinking water.</div><div>Chlorine: Chlorine is added to drinking water to kill water-borne diseases, but because chlorine is so reactive it can actually add new dangerous chemicals into the water supply (known as disinfection by-products). When chlorine mixes with organic waste in water it creates trihalomethanes (THMs), which are thought to be one of the reasons chlorinated water has been linked to bladder and rectal cancers as well as reproductive problems in women.</div><div>Giardia and Cryptosporidium: Giardia and Cryptosporidium are both water-borne parasites that cause gastrointestinal illness whose symptoms include diarrhea, gas, nausea, and abdominal cramps. Healthy people will usually clear the infection on their own in a week or two, but the parasites can be very dangerous for anyone with a weakened immune system. Cryptosporidium is resistant to many typical water treatment methods, including chlorine, and is difficult to test for.</div><div>Phthalates: Phthalates are chemicals added to plastics to increase their flexibility and durability that can leach from plastic products into food and water. While most phthalate exposure comes from diet, these compounds can leach into the water supply from PVC pipes. Phthalates are an endocrine disrupter that have been linked to changes in hormone and insulin levels in laboratory experiments.</div><div>Fluoride: Fluoride has been added to the U.S. drinking water supply since 1945 as a way to prevent cavities and tooth decay (it is currently the only chemical added to water solely as a medical treatment and not for improving water quality). There is considerable controversy over how effective fluoridated drinking water is at promoting dental health as well as concerns about its safety. Studies have linked high fluoride intake to issues with hormone levels, bone density, and brain function.</div><div>If you want to find out what’s in your drinking water, you can use a mail-in water testing kit to identify heavy metals, bacteria, and other contaminants.</div><div>How can I make sure my water is clean?</div><div>The best way to ensure the safety of the water you use is to filter it at home. You can install filters on sinks that will eliminate the contaminants listed above, and you can also use showerheads and sink faucets that will specifically eliminate chlorine and lead. If you’re looking for something a little easier, look for pitchers and water bottles with built-in filters to keep your drinking water clean. Just be sure not to rely on bottled water – regulations for bottled water don’t require it to be treated any differently than regular tap water, so there’s no guarantee you’ll be getting high-quality water.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Caravan/RV Water Filter Kit</title><description><![CDATA[The CR45 caravan filter kit is the ultimate solution to safe purified water, no matter how remote the location of your camping adventures. It’s never been easier. This system is specifically designed to connect to a mains water tap to filter water while filling your tank or directly to the inlet water line. This kit is highly effective at reducing chlorine taste & odour, bad taste & odour, as well as some organic chemicals Find your filter here<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_b59dc8685c4349f98f85e0bdc0a3b3f1.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/1/22/CaravanRV-Water-Filter-Kit</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/1/22/CaravanRV-Water-Filter-Kit</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2016 22:38:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_b59dc8685c4349f98f85e0bdc0a3b3f1.png"/><div>The CR45 caravan filter kit is the ultimate solution to safe purified water, no matter how remote the location of your camping adventures. It’s never been easier.  This system is specifically designed to connect to a mains water tap to filter water while filling your tank or directly to the inlet water line. This kit is highly effective at reducing chlorine taste &amp; odour, bad taste &amp; odour, as well as some organic chemicals</div><div><a href="http://foundationelectrical.bigcartel.com/product/puretec-cr45">Find your filter here</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>15% Off Site Wide!</title><description><![CDATA[Enter the disccount code "Newyear" at checkout and get 15% off your entire order! Valid until 31st of January 2016<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_7411bbb67e2b41e2ab2e9c529d7227a0.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/1/9/15-Off-Site-Wide</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2016/1/9/15-Off-Site-Wide</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2016 03:56:13 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_7411bbb67e2b41e2ab2e9c529d7227a0.jpg"/><div>Enter the disccount code &quot;Newyear&quot; at checkout and get 15% off your entire order!</div><div>Valid until 31st of January 2016 </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Why use a Master Dealer</title><description><![CDATA[You'll find Davey products at an extensive network of dealers across Australia and New Zealand. Davey’s extensive Master Dealer network represents businesses with a broad product offering, the local knowledge and experience you can rely on and servicing capabilities for post-purchase peace of mind. They are familiar with Davey products specifically and don't just have most products on hand, but also the necessary fittings and accessories to ensure you have everything you need. Master Dealers are<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_c42e3f7db2c14887a2e8244a0f2bcb9e.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/12/28/Why-use-a-Master-Dealer</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/12/28/Why-use-a-Master-Dealer</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 00:19:52 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_c42e3f7db2c14887a2e8244a0f2bcb9e.jpg"/><div>You'll find Davey products at an extensive network of dealers across Australia and New Zealand.</div><div>Davey’s extensive Master Dealer network represents businesses with a broad product offering, the local knowledge and experience you can rely on and servicing capabilities for post-purchase peace of mind.</div><div>They are familiar with Davey products specifically and don't just have most products on hand, but also the necessary fittings and accessories to ensure you have everything you need.</div><div>Master Dealers are our experts in the field to provide you with the right direction and advice for your next project or Davey purchase.</div><div>Find your local Albany Davey Master Dealer by <a href="http://www.foundationelectrical.com.au">clicking here</a>.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Is A Shower Head Water Filter Really Necessary? 9 Benefits</title><description><![CDATA[There was a time when I thought shower filters were merely gimmicks for health freaks and women with very delicate hair and skin. Reading about various research findings changed my mind. Studies found that filtering your shower’s water likely aids your health more than the tap water filter on your kitchen faucet.1 While you’re scrubbing, cleansing, and exfoliating dirt and bacteria off your body, your shower head is actually spraying you with water laden with chemicals. This can cause an array<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_ca0dc0f5823a4f6db41ebcb03e2b4834.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/12/19/Is-A-Shower-Head-Water-Filter-Really-Necessary-9-Benefits</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/12/19/Is-A-Shower-Head-Water-Filter-Really-Necessary-9-Benefits</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2015 05:27:30 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_ca0dc0f5823a4f6db41ebcb03e2b4834.png"/><div>There was a time when I thought shower filters were merely gimmicks for health freaks and women with very delicate hair and skin. Reading about various research findings changed my mind. Studies found that filtering your shower’s water likely aids your health more than the tap water filter on your kitchen faucet.1</div><div>While you’re scrubbing, cleansing, and exfoliating dirt and bacteria off your body, your shower head is actually spraying you with water laden with chemicals. This can cause an array of health problems, from skin dryness and irritation, to life-threatening diseases.</div><div>Basically, without a filter you are showering in a pesticide (which chlorine is, it kills harmful pathogens in water and beneficial bacteria in our body). Still, be aware that scare tactics are common and claims about, for instance, dermal chlorine absorption may be exaggerated.</div><div>Here’s an overview of the risks, demonstrated by medical science, the benefits of shower head water filters and if they are really necessary for every household.</div><div>1. Sickmaking bacteria reside in showerheads</div><div>You probably don’t even think of what is actually coming out of your shower head when you turn on the water and start lathering your loofah. But Biology Professor Norman Pace of the University of Colorado claims that even if you shower by yourself, you’re not alone: millions of microorganisms and bacteria are piled up inside your unfiltered shower head, ready do rain down on you the minute you turn the faucet handle.</div><div>Pace lead a study in which 50 showerheads from across the country were tested to see how much gunk (what they called biofilm) was building up inside and what exactly was crawling around in that gunk.</div><div>His study concluded that 60% of the shower heads tested contained bacteria and microorganisms, the most prevalent being Mycobacterium avium, a pathogen that can cause pulmonary disease. The New York Times even reports about carcinogenic bacteria sprouting in your shower head.</div><div>It seems like this is all you need to hear before you decide that you need a shower filter, but the benefits of installing one reach far beyond gross showerhead goo.</div><div>2. You will look younger and save money</div><div>There are some pretty convincing cosmetic reasons for getting a shower head filter. The problem with having even trace amounts of chlorine in your shower water is that it bonds to the skin and hair, removing moisture and disrupting the balance of necessary, helpful bacteria that resides on your body.</div><div>This can result in dry, irritated skin. It can also contribute to premature signs of aging, such as discoloration and wrinkles. A shower filter neutralizes the chemicals, leaving your skin with a natural softness and luster that is noticeable the very first time you use it. Do you suffer from red, itchy skin after showering? A filter may help you out.</div><div>The same goes for your hair. Chlorine strips the natural oils that moisturize hair follicles and leaves you with dry, frizzy hair and a scaly, irritated scalp. Shower filters can restore your hair’s natural shine and texture, taming frizz and increasing elasticity. You wouldn’t be the first who got their youthful, soft glossy hair back. Plus, you’ll save money because you will no longer need to buy expensive conditioners, hot oil treatments, or trips to the hair salon. A friend of mine was able to stop treating her head with lotion because of scalp flakes after installing a filter.</div><div>Chlorinated water speeds the aging process. Some studies show similar effects as to those from extensive sun exposure. EPA formulates it like this: “chlorine byproducts trigger the production of free radicals in the body, causing cell damage, and are highly carcinogenic”.</div><div>People who switched to using a shower filter note that “the very first time you shower you can feel the difference in your hair and skin”. In other words, shower head filters make you look younger.</div><div>3. More chlorine enters your body via inhalation while showering than through drinking tap water</div><div>The chemical chlorine, used by water treatment facilities, reduces pathogenic bacteria in our water yet it’s byproducts are hazarous to our health. When chlorine reacts with organic matter in water it forms disinfectant byproducts, aka trihalomethanes (THMs) one of which is the cancer-causing chloroform.</div><div>It is often claimed that, when showering your pores open which leads to increased dermal absorption of toxic substances such as chlorine and its byproducts. By taking a shower without a water filter, you are even more susceptible to chlorine and chloramine than by merely drinking unfiltered water</div><div>The health risks caused by chlorine absorption are explained as follows in a paper by The Department of Community Health:</div><div>“The skin does not absorb chlorine well, but small amounts can pass through the skin when people are exposed to chlorine gas, bleach, or come into contact with water or soil containing high levels of chlorine. Although small amounts of chlorine can pass through the skin, it is eliminated from the body rapidly. Chlorine may irritate or burn the skin, especially moist areas.”</div><div>Science News reported that researchers found increases in chloroform in study participants’ lungs of about 2.7ppb after a 10-minute shower. Combined with warm water opening pores, skin absorption and lung inhalation during a 10-minute shower showed to be greater than the amount that would be ingested by drinking 8 glasses of the same water.</div><div>Also, besides chlorine and chloroform there are other airborne chemicals that may be absorbed by open pores while showering. Generally, skin absorption and inhalation causes the chemicals to travel directly to the blood stream, contaminating your body quickly and causing irreparable damage.</div><div>A 1992 report by the American Journal of Public Health links a 15% to 35% increase in certain types ofcancer among people who consume chlorinated water. This report also points out that much of these health risks were due to showering in chlorinated water.</div><div>What’s more is that the shower is the single biggest source of releasing water contaminants to the air of the home. When you shower, the chemicals present in the water vaporize at a much faster rate than the water itself. This creates VOC gases that contain much higher concentrations of the chemicals than the actual water. Such concentrations are thought to be 10 to 30 times higher.</div><div>A recent EPA rreport notes, “Virtually every home in America has a detectable level of chloroform gas in the air due to chlorine and showering.”</div><div>Even though study conclusions are sometimes inconclusive, the signs are clear. Chlorine and its byproducts are a cold hard fact and while showering you are exposed in two ways, dermal and via inhalation. So aside from the more aesthetic changes in your skin and hair, a quality shower filter helps protect your body on the inside.</div><div>4. A shower head water filter may help you feel fitter</div><div>Do you sometimes feel worse after a long, hot shower than when you first got in? It might be due to chlorine absorption and inhalation. Chlorine exposure can cause physical fatigue, mental depression, and a lowered autoimmune function, making it harder for your body to ward off infectious diseases and allergic reactions. A shower filter will get rid of those harsh vapors, strengthening your immune system and leaving your mind truly envigorated.</div><div>“Recently, showers have been suspected to be an important source of indoor exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOC’s)” Source: PubMed.</div><div>5. Research demonstrates showering can cause cancer</div><div>Vaporized, inhaled chlorine damages lungs. The Center for Disease Control confirms that people who take hot showers are more exposed to chlorine and its hazardous by-products than those who drink unfiltered tap water. This is because when the unfiltered water is heated, the chlorine turns into a gas and is absorbed into the skin or inhaled.</div><div>Multiple studies demonstrate that the link between chlorinated water and cancer may actually be evenmore due to showering than drinking chlorinated tap water. This while a meta study already found a link between drinking chlorinated water and cancer.</div><div>Various publications such as the books Never Fear Cancer Again: How to Prevent and Reverse Cancer and The American Health Hoax: The Surprising Truth About How Modern Medicine Keeps You Sick mention that;“Exposure to vaporized chlorine is 100 times more damaging than drinking chlorinated water”</div><div>Scientists have been conducting various tests and studies in the past 20 years regarding the effects of prolonged exposure to chlorine. A representative of the U.S. Council of Environmental Quality stated that“cancer risk among people drinking chlorinated water is 93% higher than among those whose water does not contain chlorine.”</div><div>Two separate studies, one in Massachusetts and one in Colorado, both determined that chlorine, as well as the by-product chloramine (which is chlorine mixed with ammonia) was present in water and was linked to an increase of deaths due to cancer in the bladder, kidneys, and rectum.</div><div>6. Chlorinated showers may be risky for pregnant women</div><div>For women who are pregnant, a shower filter is vital in reducing chlorine exposure that may not only put the mother’s health at risk, but the unborn child as well.</div><div>A study conducted by a team in England determined that women who drank or took showers in unfiltered water laced with chlorine and chloramine contamination resulted in various complications with thepregnancy, including spontaneous abortions, stillbirth, low birth weight, premature delivery, and a spectrum of birth defects ranging from nerve damage to weak hearts.</div><div>Real conclusions can not be drawn from the limited studies, especially not since no studies specifically on the effects of showering in relation to pregnancy have been done. Considering the other health hazards it may be wise to be better safe than sorry though.</div><div>7. Children may run developmental health risks</div><div>For children, a hot bath or shower with unfiltered municipal water could have dangerous effects on their development. In Belgium, a study was done to find out if there was any correlation between school children who spent time breathing the air in an indoor swimming pool and an increase in lung permeation and the development of asthma.</div><div>Children who played frequently at the pool had an increased risk of developing juvenile asthma, and in some cases the symptoms were severe.</div><div>They also had more damaged epithelial tissue, which is the tissue that makes up the outer layer of skin and lines the insides of the lungs. This study confirms just how harmful chlorine vapors can be for achild’s respiratory system, not just in community pools, but at home in showers and baths, too.<div>8. Chlorinated shower damps are known to cause asthma and allergy attacksAsthma and allergy sufferers are reported to have fewer attacks when using shower head water filters blocking the irritants. Even though outdoor air quality has improved the past decades asthma among children has increased by over 300%. Researchers think poor indoor air quality due to synthetic chemicals, especially from vaporized shower water, may be a cause.Also remarkably, the incidence of sinus infections has significantly increased since the Spring of 1990. This is theorized to be likely caused by increased (indoor) air pollution and antibiotics use. Chlorine is known to cause inflammation of the sinus linings.9. We’re already exposed to so many toxic chemicalsIn our modern day industrialized society we use more than 75,000 toxic chemicals. Our public water supplies are known to contain 2100 of these. Most, if not all, of these toxins can be inhaled and absorbed while showering.Considering that other common chemical pollutants, from fragranced products such as laundry detergent toscented candles, from modern building materials to certain foods, reducing our exposure to toxins is critically important to our health and wellbeing. A shower filter can be a great and effective start in doing so.Are shower filters really necessary for everyone?It depends on whether or not your municipal water is chlorinated (or contains chloramine). If not you might be able to shower safely without a filter.Some water companies use chloramine (chlorine plus ammonia) to disinfect municipal water. This substance releases ammonia to the air as well thus making it a potentially even more dangerous disinfectant. Check your local water company’s website or give them a call to find out what’s in your water. Shower filters that completely remove chloramine do not exist.Filters that reduce chlorine don’t necessarily remove chloramine.How to pick a shower filter. Which Shower Filter is the best?There are thousands of different brands and types of shower filters on the market today, but the most effective filters use a carbon, Vitamin C, or kinetic degradation fluxion (KDF) filtration system. Each type of filter has their advantages as well as some disadvantages, so it’s essential to know what you need to filter out in order to decide which type would work best for your needs.However, generally considered the best shower filters are either vitamin C filters, two stage filter systems orcarbon filters containing high-grade carbon, made from coconut shell, instead of charcoal. A very popular and affordable option is the Culligan shower filter.</div>A carbon shower filter is the most common type of filter, similar to the ones found in Brita faucet filters. It is a less expensive method of filtration because the activated carbon used inside is relatively cheap. This Sprite Chlorine Removing Shower Head is a great option. However, a carbon filter is the least effective method in removing harmful chemicals from your bath water because it is affected by the heat. Once the water being filtered reaches a certain temperature, it negates the activated carbon, rendering it useless. Stick to carbon filters for kitchen sinks or fancy water pitchers only.KDF filters, like the RS-503 model from Rainshow’r, use equal parts copper and zinc. These metals are dissimilar and when they are pressed against each other, their imbalance creates a tiny electrical charge. The electricity is not enough to do any harm to humans, but it is large enough to affect the metals and minerals in the water as it gets pushed through the filter. When water passes through this charge, it liberates the free-roaming chlorine from the rest of the molecules in the water. The chlorine then recombines with another metal such as calcium and chloride, a water-soluble and perfectly harmless electrolyte. The downside to using a KDF filter is that they do not filter out chloramines, and they are less effective with low-pressure showers.Vitamin C filters are arguably the best, yet not the most popular option. They filter out an impressive 99% of the chlorine found in water, while others filter out anywhere from 20-80%. Vitamin C filters also remove most chloramines and sediment. The filter uses a tube of ascorbic acid (pure Vitamin C) which interacts with the chlorine and the chloramines and neutralizes them. They are pretty pricey, though, and the ascorbic acid replacements don’t last very long. This filter from Sakani is the top of the line in terms of Vitamin C filters.Two stage filters not only reduce chlorine and other chemicals but also improve the water’s pH balance. Commonly the first stage filter employs zinc and granular copper to filter out chlorine and other chemicals. The second stage filter uses activated carbon to remove additional pollutants.<div>ConclusionA shower is typically a pleasant experience. Taking a shower can perk you up in the morning and get you ready for the day ahead, or when taken in the evenings can wash some of your troubles away before bed.By using a shower filter, the levels of harmful chemicals and bacteria found in your water may be greatly reduced, decreasing your risk of dermal irritations and possible disease. Once installed, a shower filter removes any sediment that may be present in your water, and reduces the traces of chemicals, making your watercleaner and safer on the body.For most people, a shower head filter is definitely worth the price and the upkeep. It helps you protect yourself and your family from absorbing, inhaling, or consuming dangerous chemicals and pathogens. It’s true that no filter will be 100% effective at filtering your shower or bath water, but they do help decrease the percentage of your exposure to anything hazardous, leaving you with noticeably soft skin and hair and protecting your body from the threat of cancer and other disease.“There are three things which will bring the end of civilization, even the mightiest that have ever been or shall be . . . impure water, impure air, and impure food.” Zend Avesta, sacred book of the Parsis, 3000 BC</div><a href="http://foundationelectrical.bigcartel.com/product/shower-filter">Filtered Shower Heads as pictured above are available for purchase by navigating from the Products link on header or clicking here</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Fluoride Officially Classified as a Neurotoxin in World’s Most Prestigious Medical Journal</title><description><![CDATA[The movement to remove industrial sodium fluoride from the world’s water supply has been growing in recent years, with evidence coming out against the additive from several sources. Now, a report from the world’s oldest and most prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, has officially classified fluoride as a neurotoxin, in the same category as arsenic, lead and mercury. The news was broken by author Stefan Smyle and disseminated by the Facebook page Occupy Food, which linked to the report<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_29963d3eced74dbaa048f836ccf12f34.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/12/11/Fluoride-Officially-Classified-as-a-Neurotoxin-in-World%E2%80%99s-Most-Prestigious-Medical-Journal</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/12/11/Fluoride-Officially-Classified-as-a-Neurotoxin-in-World%E2%80%99s-Most-Prestigious-Medical-Journal</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2015 03:55:34 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_29963d3eced74dbaa048f836ccf12f34.jpg"/><div>The movement to remove industrial sodium fluoride from the world’s water supply has been growing in recent years, with evidence coming out against the additive from several sources.</div><div>Now, a report from the world’s oldest and most prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, has officially classified fluoride as a neurotoxin, in the same category as arsenic, lead and mercury.</div><div>The news was broken by author Stefan Smyle and disseminated by the Facebook page Occupy Food, which linked to the report published in The Lancet Neurology, Volume 13, Issue 3, in the March 2014 edition, by authors Dr. Phillippe Grandjean and Philip J. Landrigan, MD. The report can be viewed by <a href="http://www.thelancet.com/search/advanced?searchType=quick&amp;occurrences=all&amp;journalCode=&amp;searchScope=fullSite&amp;searchText=fluride&amp;hadNoResult=true">clicking here.</a></div><div>Industrial Chemicals Identified</div><div>As noted in the summary of the report, a systematic review identified five different similar industrial chemicals as developmental neurotoxicants: lead, methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, arsenic, and toluene.</div><div>The summary goes on to state that six additional developmental neurotoxicants have also now been identified: manganese, fluoride, chlorpyrifos, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, tetrachloroethylene, and the polybrominated diphenyl ethers. The authors added that even more of these neurotoxicants remain undiscovered.</div><div>ADHD, Dyslexia, and other cognitive impairments</div><div>In the Lancet report, the authors propose a global prevention strategy, saying that “untested chemicals should not be presumed to be safe to brain development, and chemicals in existing use and all new chemicals must therefore be tested for developmental neurotoxicity.”Also in the report, they note that neurodevelopmental disabilities, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and other cognitive impairments, are now affecting millions of children worldwide in what they call a “pandemic of developmental neurotoxicity.”</div><div>They continue: “To coordinate these efforts and to accelerate translation of science into prevention, we propose the urgent formation of a new international clearinghouse.”</div><div>The report coincides with 2013 findings by a Harvard University meta-analysis funded by the National Institutes of Health that concluded that children in areas with highly fluoridated water have “significantly lower” IQ scores that those who live in areas with low amounts of fluoride in their water supplies.</div><div>Fluoride also linked to Cancers</div><div>Sodium fluoride in drinking water has also been linked to various cancers. It is functionally different than the naturally-occurring calcium fluoride, and commonly added to drinking water supplies and used by dentists and in dental products who posit that it is useful for dental health.</div><div>Currently, fluoride is added to water supplies across much of North America, <a href="http://althealthworks.com/2223/list-of-countries-that-ban-or-reject-water-fluoridation-why-north-america-is-actually-the-exception/">but as this list of countries that ban or reject water fluoridation shows,</a> the practice is actually not too common, or banned entirely throughout most of Europe and in several other developed nations across the world.</div><div><a href="http://foundationelectrical.bigcartel.com/product/filters-replacement-cartridges-special-purpose">Fluride removal filters can be found here.</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Compressor and Mixer motors delivered to your door</title><description><![CDATA[Quality TAC 56 Frame Special Purpose Motors For 0.75kW Cement Mixer Motors click here For 1.65 Kw Compressor Motors click here For 2.2 Kw Compressor Motors click here<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_3ac51cb22cd24b7f91c3807856015b7e.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/12/04/Compressor-and-Mixer-motors-delivered-to-your-door</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/12/04/Compressor-and-Mixer-motors-delivered-to-your-door</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2015 04:47:11 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_3ac51cb22cd24b7f91c3807856015b7e.jpg"/><div>Quality TAC 56 Frame Special Purpose Motors</div><div><a href="http://foundationelectrical.bigcartel.com/product/electric-motor-0-75kw-tac-240v-b56-frame-4-pole-cement-mixer-motor">For 0.75kW Cement Mixer Motors click here</a></div><div><a href="http://foundationelectrical.bigcartel.com/product/electric-motor-1-65kw-240v-single-phase-2-pole-foot-mount-air-compressor">For 1.65 Kw Compressor Motors click here</a></div><div><a href="http://foundationelectrical.bigcartel.com/product/electric-motor-2-2kw-240v-single-phase-2-pole-air-compressor-rated">For 2.2 Kw Compressor Motors click here</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Huge Range of Electric Motors</title><description><![CDATA[TECO Electric Motors are regarded as one of the leading brands available on the market and are regularly specified and preferred amongst equipment manufacturers, constructors, engineering companies and major end-users alike. Shop instore, or click here to organise delivery to your door.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_b755cc28448c401a85241de8039d3266.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/28/Huge-Range-of-Electric-Motors</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/28/Huge-Range-of-Electric-Motors</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2015 04:38:40 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_b755cc28448c401a85241de8039d3266.jpg"/><div>TECO Electric Motors are regarded as one of the leading brands available on the market and are regularly specified and preferred amongst equipment manufacturers, constructors, engineering companies and major end-users alike.</div><div>Shop instore, or <a href="http://foundationelectrical.bigcartel.com/category/motors-teco-single-phase">click here to organise delivery to your door.</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Shower Filter Systems</title><description><![CDATA[Prevent dry, itchy skin caused by chlorine in your shower water using a Puretec shower filter. It installs quickly and easily and the results are instant and impressive. The attractive Puretec SF Series looks appropriate in every bathroom and installs very easily. No re-plumbing is needed when installing the cartridge. Shop instore or here<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_ca0dc0f5823a4f6db41ebcb03e2b4834.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/25/Shower-Filter-Systems</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/25/Shower-Filter-Systems</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2015 04:53:55 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_ca0dc0f5823a4f6db41ebcb03e2b4834.png"/><div>Prevent dry, itchy skin caused by chlorine in your shower water using a Puretec shower filter. It installs quickly and easily and the results are instant and impressive.</div><div>The attractive Puretec SF Series looks appropriate in every bathroom and installs very easily. No re-plumbing is needed when installing the cartridge.</div><div>Shop instore or <a href="http://foundationelectrical.bigcartel.com/product/shower-filter">here</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How Safe is Your Tank Water?</title><description><![CDATA[Out of sight, out of mind is the way it has always been with tank water but that line of thinking is now changing. After all, why would you drink water that could potentially contain animal faeces as well as sediment, heavy metals and pesticides, when the cost of avoiding this is so reasonable? Often it’s not you but your children or your houseguests who end up getting sick. Many businesses such as B & B’s, restaurants and community schools are realizing the implications untreated water can<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_265b113fa4524fb587857e83b13c4527.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/23/How-Safe-is-Your-Tank-Water</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/23/How-Safe-is-Your-Tank-Water</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:37:30 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_265b113fa4524fb587857e83b13c4527.jpg"/><div>Out of sight, out of mind is the way it has always been with tank water but that line of thinking is now changing. After all, why would you drink water that could potentially contain animal faeces as well as sediment, heavy metals and pesticides, when the cost of avoiding this is so reasonable? Often it’s not you but your children or your houseguests who end up getting sick. Many businesses such as B &amp; B’s, restaurants and community schools are realizing the implications untreated water can cause.</div><div>In a recent government push, The South Australian Safe Drinking Water Act 2012 has made provisions for registration of water providers and audits of water quality with consumer access to the results. As Summer approaches E-coli and bacteria levels in rainwater tanks naturally increase as temperatures heat up. A clear signal that something isn’t right is an unpleasant taste or odour coming from your rainwater tank and water supply.</div><div>Fortunately, Davey has a way to give your family total peace of mind that will suit your situation and budget.</div><div>The Solutions</div><div>Aquashield Packaged Systems are an all in one water pressure and treatment system that provides safe, clean water to the whole house. A fully factory tested and assembled system, it is completely plug and play and includes a pump and Torrium controller, two stage filtration for sediment and cyst removal followed by a Steriflo UV system to neutralize any bacteria present in the supply. Aquashield packaged systems are also available with Davey RainBank for those using both tank and mains water as their water supply.</div><div>Aquashield Wall Mount Systems are for installations where a pump is already installed. The system contains the two stage stage filtration for sediment and cyst removal followed by a Steriflo UV system to neutralize any bacteria present in the supply. Ready to mount onto an external wall, it has water safety covered.</div><div>Aquasafe for water disinfection is a cost effective means of treating bacteria present in rainwater tanks. Proven to kill over 170 types of bacteria and viruses it breaks down to oxygen and water so is safe to use in drinking water supplies. </div><div>The formula is unique and patented and exclusively distributed by Davey for treating tank water. It is effective for up to 2 months at a cost of only $2 to treat 1000 litres.</div><div><a href="http://foundationelectrical.bigcartel.com/product/puretec-tanksafe">Shop for liquid treatments here</a></div><div><a href="http://foundationelectrical.bigcartel.com/product/puretec-hybrid-h7">Shop for UV treatments here</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Transform your existing mixer tap into a filter tap!</title><description><![CDATA[The PureMix X6 installs under your existing kitchen bench and uses your current tap! This unit can be installed vertically or horizontally, so it won’t clutter up your cupboard. PureMix X6 incorporates the most advanced Quad Action Filtration Technology. Water passes through the 4 stage filtration process with no bypass. The Radial flow design ensures maximum contact time with contaminants for maximum efficiency. Filters down to 0.5 micron Great tasting, healthy water on tap Filters all the cold<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_c9ee12964a2e4cbcbd40e94876f826d8.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/21/Transform-your-existing-mixer-tap-into-a-filter-tap</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/21/Transform-your-existing-mixer-tap-into-a-filter-tap</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2015 01:11:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_c9ee12964a2e4cbcbd40e94876f826d8.png"/><div>The PureMix X6 installs under your existing kitchen bench and uses your current tap! This unit can be installed vertically or horizontally, so it won’t clutter up your cupboard.</div><div>PureMix X6 incorporates the most advanced Quad Action Filtration Technology. Water passes through the 4 stage filtration process with no bypass. The Radial flow design ensures maximum contact time with contaminants for maximum efficiency.</div><div>Filters down to 0.5 micronGreat tasting, healthy water on tapFilters all the cold water for your water tapNo need for a separate filter tapQuick-twist hygienic cartridge changes DIYReduces streaking on glasswareQuick and easy installation, ideal for stone bench tops. Mounts horizontally or vertically - no shelf cutouts required.Sediment, dirt, rust and other particles filtered down to 0.5 micron including Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts.Taste, odour, chlorine and other chemicals are absorbed by the carbon block technology.Scale and lime deposits are inhibited reducing build-up in appliances. Lead reduction - a harmful heavy metal</div><div><a href="http://foundationelectrical.bigcartel.com/product/puremix-x6">Click here to get price</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Microlene - Taste the Savings</title><description><![CDATA[While other water filter systems require you to change the filter as often as every 6 months, Davey Microlenecan give you sparkling, great tasting water for up to 3 years – so you can save big time on your cost of ownership, plus not having the hassle of frequently buying and replacing your filter. In fact compared to a competitive unit of the same initial cost ($310) that requires a $30 filter every 3 months you will save approximately $107 in filters every 3 years. This long filter life (up to<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_5981e5d17e7249c89dd80f5974400531.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/17/Microlene-Taste-the-Savings</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/17/Microlene-Taste-the-Savings</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:36:29 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_5981e5d17e7249c89dd80f5974400531.jpg"/><div>While other water filter systems require you to change the filter as often as every 6 months, Davey Microlenecan give you sparkling, great tasting water for up to 3 years – so you can save big time on your cost of ownership, plus not having the hassle of frequently buying and replacing your filter.</div><div>In fact compared to a competitive unit of the same initial cost ($310) that requires a $30 filter every 3 months you will save approximately $107 in filters every 3 years.</div><div>This long filter life (up to 3 years on town water and up to 2 years on tank water) is due to a purification media called KDF that is unique to Microlene. KDF reduces the load on the activated carbon in the Microlene to give this long life but also removes pollutants and heavy metals and odours.</div><div>Visit to a Davey Dealer and taste the difference</div><div>Above all once you have tasted the water from Microlene you won’t ever go back to the taste of chlorine or rust in your tap water or odours from your tank water. Over 100 of our dealers have our Microlene taste test unit installed. Give them a call and come in to taste the difference for yourself.</div><div>Here is a list of some of the contaminants that Microlene reduces or completely removes:</div><div>ChlorineAluminumLeadAsbestosCysts such as giardia and cryptosporidiumPesticidesHerbicidesSulphurSedimentOdoursAlgaeRust</div><div>How much can Microlene save you on tap water?</div><div>Let’s say you buy 5 x 500ml of bottled water per week at a cost of $3.00 eaThat’s $6.00 per litre and 130 litres of water per year at a total cost of $780.</div><div>At around $310 Microlene provides up to 30,000 litres of great tasting water for up to 3 years, that’s only $103 per year – a saving in this example of $677 per year or $2030 over 3 years. As the bench top model needs to be hard plumbed, installation is an additional factor, but still offers significant savings.</div><div>Renting or on holiday? The Davey Microlene top of bench unit that takes 30 seconds to fit.</div><div>This simply clips onto the bottom of your normal kitchen tap so there are no fitting costs. Small and portable, the bench top Microlene is also great for travelling, caravan parks etc. where the taste of water can be downright ordinary.</div><div>While Microlene filters down to 1 micron that removes giardia and cryptosporidium you do need to ensure the water is microbiologically safe. Davey offer Acquasafe or our Steriflo UV systems for water disinfection.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hard Water.....No Problem</title><description><![CDATA[Puretec SOL Series Residential Water Softening Systems The Puretec SOL Softrol Series softens water by removing hardness ions, calcium and magnesium. These ions are responsible for scaling and clouding water. The Softrol range provides protection for pipe-work and appliances such as hot water services. 3 Year Warranty Platinum Performance Product Features and benefits Quad Action, less need for other water filters in the house Polyethylene body not Fiberglass prevents cracking and brittleness of<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_04998738c2424a6193698d5af73daf8a.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/15/Hard-WaterNo-Problem</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/15/Hard-WaterNo-Problem</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2015 23:38:12 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_04998738c2424a6193698d5af73daf8a.jpg"/><div>Puretec SOL Series</div><div>Residential Water Softening Systems</div><div>The Puretec SOL Softrol Series softens water by removing hardness ions, calcium and magnesium. These ions are responsible for scaling and clouding water. The Softrol range provides protection for pipe-work and appliances such as hot water services.</div><div>3 Year WarrantyPlatinum Performance Product</div><div>Features and benefits</div><div>Quad Action, less need for other water filters in the housePolyethylene body not Fiberglass prevents cracking and brittleness of cabinet.More softening resin means big value for money.E3-Matic™ - means your Softrol will regenerate volumetrically. If no water is used it won’t backwash and then when it decides to.Higher grade resin means less re-generation needed and higher capacity per unit.Temperature: Min: 4°C Max: 45°CPressure: Min: 138 kPa Max: 875 kPa Pressure Loss: It would be normal to expect a loss up to 65 kPa. Key: Lpm: Litres Per MinuteDimensions: This is approximate and applies to all Softrol Quad Actions and is in against wall format: Height = 1160 mm, Width = 370 mm, Depth = 330 mm.Capacities: #30 models are used for normal residences, Service flowrate of 30 lpm #40 models are used for larger residences, Service flowrate of 40 lpm You will noticePuretec Softrols have a very high capacity meaning less backwashes, power use and salt top-ups.*Capacities are based on hardness of 130 ppm.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Provide safe and purified water at every tap in your house</title><description><![CDATA[Puretec Hybrid H7 High Flow Whole House UV Water Treatment System Provides safe and purified water at every tap. Designed for both mains and rainwater supply, this filter system is highly effective in eliminating 99.9% bacteria and parasites in your water. The Hybrid H7 also reduces bad taste, odour, chemicals and sediment giving good general purpose filtration. Enjoy the peace of mind of safe, purified water at every outlet in the house. The Puretec Hybrid H7 system is highly effective and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_7f03e082bd5c4205998f096fa16bc74a.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/12/Provide-safe-and-purified-water-at-every-tap-in-your-house</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/12/Provide-safe-and-purified-water-at-every-tap-in-your-house</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2015 02:07:09 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_7f03e082bd5c4205998f096fa16bc74a.jpg"/><div>Puretec Hybrid H7</div><div>High Flow Whole House UV Water Treatment System</div><div>Provides safe and purified water at every tap.</div><div>Designed for both mains and rainwater supply, this filter system is highly effective in eliminating 99.9% bacteria and parasites in your water. The Hybrid H7 also reduces bad taste, odour, chemicals and sediment giving good general purpose filtration.</div><div>Enjoy the peace of mind of safe, purified water at every outlet in the house. The Puretec Hybrid H7 system is highly effective and efficient in reducing taste, odour, chemicals and sediment in your water, giving good general purpose filtration.</div><div>Platinum Performance ProductRain &amp; Mains Water Supply3 Year WarrantyWaterMark Certified (License No. WM 74593)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Save up to 40% of your precious mains water by connecting your tank to your toilet, washing machine and garden tap.</title><description><![CDATA[Davey pioneered rainwater harvesting with the RainBank® the original and the best, tank to mains interconnection device. Available in kits with surface mounted pumps or for dwellings located closer together, a submersible pump option to keep the neighbours happy. The range has been extended to include the following variants: NEW Floatless Surface Pump Kits (suit flooded suction applications only) Surface Pump Kits with top entry tank float Surface Pump Kits with side entry tank float Submersible<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_7846fd0272f545b7a2feb3277a30a6a0.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/11/Save-up-to-40-of-your-precious-mains-water-by-connecting-your-tank-to-your-toilet-washing-machine-and-garden-tap</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/11/Save-up-to-40-of-your-precious-mains-water-by-connecting-your-tank-to-your-toilet-washing-machine-and-garden-tap</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2015 05:29:56 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_7846fd0272f545b7a2feb3277a30a6a0.jpg"/><div>Davey pioneered rainwater harvesting with the RainBank® the original and the best, tank to mains interconnection device. </div><div>Available in kits with surface mounted pumps or for dwellings located closer together, a submersible pump option to keep the neighbours happy.</div><div>The range has been extended to include the following variants:</div><div>NEW Floatless Surface Pump Kits (suit flooded suction applications only)</div><div>Surface Pump Kits with top entry tank float</div><div>Surface Pump Kits with side entry tank float</div><div>Submersible Pump Kits including RainBank wall mounting bracket</div><div>Cabinet Mounted RainBank</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Are You Ready For This Bush Fire Season?</title><description><![CDATA[A fire plan is the first step to ensuring you are on the way to being bush fire ready. The next, is to ensure you and your equipment are prepared for the season. All the evidence from years of experience, indicates the importance of having an engine powered pump for both asset protection as well as post fire management of burning fences or surrounding vegetation, as well as other structures including buildings. Davey manufactures our world-famous Firefighter® pump ends in Melbourne and fits them<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Gfc6a50spRY/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/10/Are-You-Ready-For-This-Bush-Fire-Season</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/10/Are-You-Ready-For-This-Bush-Fire-Season</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2015 03:24:59 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>A fire plan is the first step to ensuring you are on the way to being bush fire ready. The next, is to ensure you and your equipment are prepared for the season.</div><div>All the evidence from years of experience, indicates the importance of having an engine powered pump for both asset protection as well as post fire management of burning fences or surrounding vegetation, as well as other structures including buildings.</div><div>Davey manufactures our world-famous Firefighter® pump ends in Melbourne and fits them to quality petrol engines from Honda and Briggs and Stratton or diesel engines from Yanmar.</div><div>Once investing in an Australian made, Davey Firefighter pump, it is important that property owners engage in some simple and regular management and maintenance practices.</div><div>Few people are ever fully prepared for an emergency like a bush fire outbreak and the speed at which the fire front can travel. Consequently they often allow little time to implement an effective fire defence.</div><div>Davey has a list of recommendations for effective management and maintenance for consumers, ahead of the fire season.</div><div>Know the machine: All members of the household need to be proficient in the location, operation and fitting of attachments like inlet and outlet hoses to the fire pump. Also important is to know where other protective materials like clothing and goggles are stored for quick retrieval.Practice: A well rehearsed and documented fire plan is critical to personal survival. In the event a critical situation arises, investing a small amount of time now in pre-fire season training will be of vital importance if a fire situation occurs.Fuel - Petrol: Many people fail to recognise that petrol has a limited life, losing its volatility and effectively becoming ‘stale’. Engines kept fuelled for long periods often over winter may not start due to the deterioration of its fuel. A simple and recommended solution is to change the fuel every two months either by running the pump or draining it of fuel. Better still, both leading petrol engine manufacturers offer a fuel stabiliser which will dramatically extend the life of the fuel, but it must be added when new fuel is purchased.Fuel - Diesel: Has a longer shelf life but it generally needs to be stored at low ambient temperatures to extend the storage time. Major fuel companies expect diesel fuel to have a 12 months or longer life at an ambient temperature of 20 degrees C or six months at an ambient temperature of 30 degrees C.Engine oils are another consideration and individual engine manufacturers offer their own specially branded engine oils to best suit their engines. Synthetic multi-grade engine oil is not a suitable alternative so it is important to follow the manufacturer’s engine lubrication recommendations.Running the engine regularly will ensure that oil is well distributed around the moving parts to provide best lubrication and a longer working life.Air cleaners are another important consideration, so ensure your pump set has adequate clean air access. The air cleaner or filter needs to be checked and replaced as per the recommendation of the engine manufacturer.Keeping the engine cool also has a dramatic effect on the power it can deliver. Protecting the pump from radiant heat in a flame proof enclosure is the ultimate solution, while adding a mist spray around the pump or its enclosure will aid cooling and humidify the air.A general maintenance regime involving regular checks will ensure that fuel lines are in good condition, the recoil starter works and a regular service schedule is adhered to will pay dividends.Check the plumbing: Also, time spent investigating and maintaining the water system is also important.Check for leaves, debris and sticks - these can impede the inlet system while for permanent installations a foot valve and strainer at the end of the suction line can overcome obstructions.Equally the system should be checked for air leaks and to check that all gaskets and seals are in good orderHaving an underground ring main installed around your property with durable hydrant or standpipe outlets can give you much greater coverage and even shorter hoses with increased resistance to ember attack.</div><div>So as the summer fire season approaches the traditional motto of ‘be prepared’ applies. Establish your fire plan early, adequately brief and train all family members in its resources and features.</div><div>Finally ensure that all your water resources from a Davey Firefighter pump set to your hoses and nozzles is well maintained and able to operate without delay.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gfc6a50spRY"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The new Davey ProMaster Variable Speed pool pump, available now through Foundation Electrical</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/swh_oOJStvA/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/09/The-new-Davey-ProMaster-Variable-Speed-pool-pump-available-now-through-Foundation-Electrical</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/09/The-new-Davey-ProMaster-Variable-Speed-pool-pump-available-now-through-Foundation-Electrical</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2015 03:47:21 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/swh_oOJStvA"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>I wonder why this was not working? We got this customers burnt out motor replaced fast.</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_fcb3cfdf184a4c1b8c3440272e6b50ab.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/07/I-wonder-why-this-was-not-working-We-got-this-customers-burnt-out-motor-replaced-fast</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/07/I-wonder-why-this-was-not-working-We-got-this-customers-burnt-out-motor-replaced-fast</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:42:41 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_fcb3cfdf184a4c1b8c3440272e6b50ab.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Are you drinking water from a pump like this? Keep your pump clean and running smoothly with a simple service.</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_e4e9d6e5efb64dacbc7470b15be933b1.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/06/Are-you-drinking-water-from-a-pump-like-this-Keep-your-pump-clean-and-running-smoothly-with-a-simple-service</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/06/Are-you-drinking-water-from-a-pump-like-this-Keep-your-pump-clean-and-running-smoothly-with-a-simple-service</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2015 05:36:09 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_e4e9d6e5efb64dacbc7470b15be933b1.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Another successful custom pump set! Built and installed by the team at Foundation Electrical</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_7b85afb5d6ed487fb06af2892f272bbf.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/04/Another-successful-custom-pump-set-Built-and-installed-by-the-team-at-Foundation-Electrical</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/04/Another-successful-custom-pump-set-Built-and-installed-by-the-team-at-Foundation-Electrical</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2015 23:59:15 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_7b85afb5d6ed487fb06af2892f272bbf.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talk about dedication!!</title><description><![CDATA[6am when most of the town is still sleeping, Foundation Electrical is up and changing lamps in the carpark lights at Albany Plaza Shopping centre. Sorting emergency electrical problems is what we do!<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_d79e0ceca2db4f10ac11728d44f76fbc.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/02/Talk-about-dedication</link><guid>https://www.foundationelectrical.com.au/single-post/2015/11/02/Talk-about-dedication</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2015 02:20:34 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_d79e0ceca2db4f10ac11728d44f76fbc.jpg"/><div>6am when most of the town is still sleeping, Foundation Electrical is up and changing lamps in the carpark lights at Albany Plaza Shopping centre.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d14c59_672943756d0144c5ab98e47ecc54c2ae.jpg"/><div>Sorting emergency electrical problems is what we do!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>