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Apia Sports Complex

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Soaking up the sun in Samoa.

Samoa has a goal of achieving 100 percent renewable energy generation by 2017. To help achieve this goal, they reached out to various neighbouring countries for support. New Zealand is currently working in partnership with the government of Samoa, to develop renewable energy options. Both countries have a strong focus on generating as much renewable energy as possible to save on fossil fuels.

The Apia Sports Complex is one key project that is part of this renewables initiative.  As the Honourable Murray Mc Cully (New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade) stated; “The 2.2 megawatt peak photovoltaic (PV) array at the Apia Sports Complex will provide the highest electrical output from a single installation in the South Pacific ”. This solar farm project, along with the Apia Gym 3 and Salelologa  solar arrays, was New Zealand’s contribution to Samoa’s renewable energy programme. These three projects will increase the amount of electricity generated from renewable systems by 4.5% and will supply approximately 4400 households.

We don’t know of anyone else who makes HD (Heavy Duty) Solar Conduit in New Zealand and it is required for these projects

Reid Technology  was the contractor who won the international tender for this project.  Established in 1956, this family owned business has been operating for nearly sixty years,  specialising in large solar projects for the last ten. Reid Technology are leaders in solar power and use only the best suppliers and products to complete their projects. Sourcing Marley solar conduit through JA Russell was an obvious choice.  As David Reid explains; “We use JA Russell as a key supplier for our projects and Marley are their primary supplier of conduit.”  He further explains; “We don’t know of anyone else who makes HD (Heavy Duty) Solar Conduit in New Zealand and it is required for these projects”.  Solar conduit is required to adhere to the electrical standard AS/NZS 5033. Reid Technology must be making the right choices for their projects, as the Apia Gym 3 , won the Best Solar System Award at the SEANZ (Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand) Awards in 2014.

Marley New Zealand provides a solar conduit solution in both rigid and flexible conduit. It is UV resistant and rated heavy duty; providing high impact mechanical protection to keep your cable system as safe as possible. Marley’s solar conduit range is Best Environmental Practice certified and as such attracts positive credits under the New Zealand Green Building Council’s Green Star rating system for commercial buildings.

Hamr Home, Whitianga

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Spouting: Typhoon® half-round
Colour: Titanium
Bracket Type: Internal
Downpipe: RP80® 80mm Round
Location: 4 Roseberry Ave, Whitianga

 

Westmoreland Homes, Warkworth

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Spouting: Typhoon®
Colour: Titanium
Bracket Type: Internal
Downpipe: RP80® 80mm Round
Location: 2 Belvedere Place , Warkworth

Mahurangi East

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Whilst celebrating their wedding anniversary Karen and Stuart Windross came across an idyllic location in Mahurangi. A few years later they purchased the section, parked up their caravan and never really left until their new home was completed.

Stuart was involved in every step of the build, from concepts and site plans to specifying the materials used throughout the house. Stuart and Karen were eager to use the Marley Stratus Design Series since it was first launched in 2011 and sought it out for this property.

We’ve had Marley spouting and downpipes in our previous home and it lasted us 27 years. If the Stratus Design Series lasts as well here, we will be very happy with that

The Windross family wanted a durable spouting and downpipe system which could stand up against this northern coastal environment, whilst matching the overall aesthetic. As Stuart explains,

We were very conscious we didn’t want anything that would rust or fail, hence the decision to go with Marley.

This labour of love was completed at the end of 2012, with very pleasing results. “There is always the fear of, will we wish we had done some things differently, but as it turns out we are really thrilled with it all“, explained Stuart.

The Marley Stratus Design Series® is offered in Typhoon® spouting and 80mm downpipe with titanium or copper hybrid-metallic finishes available. The Windross’ utilised the internal brackets in the copper finish.

Maraetai, Auckland

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Wall to ceiling windows to maximise the sea views and a park across the road, Anne Moors weatherboard house in Maraetai isn’t your typical family home. The Moors purchased this house in 2014, once it had been renovated by their daughter and her husband. This allowed the retired couple to be involved in various renovation decisions, including the choice of spouting and downpipes.

SMS plumbing owner, Shay Spyve and a fellow employee installed the system for Anne in 6 hours, both the upper and lower levels including downpipes.  Having run a plumbing company in a coastal area for many years, he has noticed the ever-changing rainwater market.  Shay acknowledged the tendency homeowners have to lean toward more weather resistant products, “Copper is becoming a less desirable product due to the corrosion factor”. He went on to explain, that the Marley Stratus Design Series fulfilled its mandatory need “with its high flow volume being able to catch and retain the water without it spilling over the edge”.

I thought the Titanium colour from the Stratus Design Series would go really well, and it has proven to fit perfectly with the colours of the house

This home needed a durable spouting and downpipe system which could stand up against the coast’s harsh weather, whilst matching the overall aesthetic. The Marley Stratus Design Series delivers on this need and with its 15 year guarantee ensures it’s a look that lasts. Simply stated by Shay, “It is plastic, durable and the colour suited the house”.

The Marley Stratus Design Series® is offered in Typhoon® spouting and 80mm downpipe with titanium or copper hybrid-metallic finishes available. This Maraetai property utilised the internal brackets in the titanium finish.

 

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