01 Jul
Luke's Editoral

Is Trade Only clear to you?

Plumbers Choice first opened its doors in 1996. Back then many plumbers din’t understand the Trade Only concepts they couldn’t see the benefit to both themselves and the industry as a whole, that supporting Trade Only not only protected the community but also their own livelihoods.

Back in the ’90’s when we started the Trade Only message, Magic Eye books were new and exciting. If you focused on the image enough you would see the hidden image emerge. Our front cover of this Edition is not only a nostalgic representation of when we started but it also represents how many of you can now clearly see the benefits of Trade Only.

We want to thank all you plumbers who support Trade Only. We were the original Trade Only Plumbing Supplier in Australia but with your support for the cause we have now seen other Merchants becoming Trade Only which is great for you, and the industry itself!

24 May
Luke's Editoral

Natural gas is an excellent transitional fuel

Natural gas is an excellent transitional fuel that can complement renewable energy sources, especially for households that use gas for cooking in the evening when the sun isn’t shining.

Natural gas is a relatively clean burning fossil fuel compared to coal and oil, releasing 50% less pollutants and greenhouse gases. It is also abundant and affordable, making it a reliable energy source while countries work to expand renewable energy production. Its low cost and availability mean it can help reduce electricity prices, making it a responsible and sensible choice for households.

Additionally, the gas infrastructure that has already been paid for (both financially and in carbon inputs) takes pressure off our electrical network that will come under increasing load in the coming years as we transition to renewables.

Of course, at Plumbers Choice we protect plumbers and gas fitters who are doing this important work by never selling to the general public.

Our goal is to change the way plumbing goods are sold in Australia to a Trade Only Industry

LUKE BOLTON
DIRECTOR, PLUMBERS CHOICE

01 Mar
Luke's Editoral

Trade Only isn’t just a marketing ploy, it’s our goal.

To change the way plumbing supplies are sold in Australia to a trade only industry.

And sometimes that’s not all peachy. Every week we knock back sales, deal with the public wasting our time, put up with builders getting abusive that we won’t sell to them and receive negative reviews like the example on the cover.

You need to show ID to buy alcohol, you need a licence to buy a gun, heck, you even need a permit to keep a blue tongue lizard as a pet. So how is it still not required to have a plumbing licence to buy plumbing supplies.

Help us fight the good fight, support trade only suppliers and let’s make Trade Only the industry standard to keep Ren from doing DIY plumbing and Ren’s son off the booze!

LUKE BOLTON
DIRECTOR, PLUMBERS CHOICE

01 Jan
Luke's Editoral

Its a New Year but we have the same goal

To change the way plumbing supplies are sold in Australia, to a trade only industry.

NO DIY is something Plumbers Choice is very passionate about. Many people don’t believe we turn away weekend warriors, home handymen, builders and more each and every day. 

In Australia over 3,300 people are hospitalised each year as a result of doing DIY work. With a large number of these being plumbing work. 

So while some suppliers are after a quick buck and will sell to anyone, our Trade Only policy is extremely strict.

A quick buck is not worth a life, nor is it worth ruining our industry. We want to support those who support us and try to help ensure there are not only less DIY deaths but plumbers’ livelihoods are protected too so the industry can be as strong as ever for the next generation of plumbers.

LUKE BOLTON
DIRECTOR, PLUMBERS CHOICE

01 Nov
Luke's Editoral

Next Generation Plumbers’

Plumbers Choice has been proudly Trade Only since we opened our doors. Only selling to licensed plumbers is not only our way to support the industry but our way to help the industry grow and protect its future.

The future of plumbing is in the next generation of plumbers’ hands, so what better way to promote the plumbing industry to our future generations of plumbers than with a Christmas themed colouring competition!

To enter, simply send a photo of your next generation plumber with their coloured in front cover of this magazine to [email protected] and place an order with Plumbers Choice before December 31st 2022.

A winner will be drawn on January 13th 2023 with a $50 Toyworld voucher going to our next generation plumber and a $250 Plumbers Choice voucher to their current generation plumber. So big kids, little kids and our industry are all winners!

LUKE BOLTON
DIRECTOR, PLUMBERS CHOICE

01 Sep
Luke's Editoral

Plumbers Choice continuing to innovate the Plumbing Industry

At Plumbers Choice we are proud to offer the freshest and best new innovations to the plumbing industry. You could say it is part of our DNA. In the past 8 month we have introduced some gems. In case you missed them here is a quick summary. All seven innovations listed have had significant support from our Trade Only customers.

My personal favourite is the new Cylinder Strap. Why didn’t someone invent this 25 years ago? How many backs would have been saved? – See Page 32 of our Newsletter for more information.

Plumtool Flexible Mixer Tap Kit
Fits in your battery drill and gets you into tight places
See page 4 for more information

Press Slip Tee 20mm
Genius! The name says it all!
See back page for more details

White Washing Machine Cover Plate
For a more professional finish.
see page 23  for more details

Cover Plate For Corrugated Walls
Finally a solution for corrugated walls
See page 22 for more details

Pex Bag
Protect your pex. Allows for easy dispensing See page 3 for more details

Nipple Cutter With Clear Catcher
The new clear catcher is the best thing since… the invention of the nipple cutterSee page 4 for more details

PVC Auto CuttersQuick clean cut in confined spacesSee Page 20 for more information

01 Jul
Uncategorized

Proudly Trade Only

Plumbers Choice has been proudly Trade Only since we first opened back in 1996. Shortly after that we started to produce the Plumbers Choice Trade Only Newsletter.

176 Editions later and it has become a staple to plumbers Australia wide, a regular on the dunny floor, a frequent on trade counters. While we have no doubt some may end up in the bin, too many of you it has become a ritual to flick through once you grab it out of your letterbox. Despite so many religiously reading it, the message is still not clear, we still do not have a Trade Only industry.

We’d love to hear from you all, from those of you who support Trade Only but also from those of you who are happy to pay your licence fees and are subject to the bureaucratic overheads that plumbers have to deal with, just so you can support a supplier who will still sell to the public (Who not only  costs you work but also profits by selling products to your potential customer.)

So we’d love to hear why you support trade only or why you don’t and if so what more could be done?

01 May
Luke's Editoral

Where’s Jacko?

Plumbers Choice was the first Trade Only Plumbing Supplier in the country, it’s something to this day we are very proud of. Since then we are just as proud of the other suppliers who have followed suit in trying to change our industry for the better and have now become Trade Only also.

We still have to ask, Where are the industry’s biggest players? And why won’t they support a Trade Only industry?

Jacko has been a regular in our Magazines since day dot, he has been a symbol for a Trade Only Plumbing Industry. While the major suppliers are nowhere to be found, our friend Jacko is.

So in support of creating a stronger Plumbing Industry we are giving away a $500 Plumbers Choice Gift Voucher to the first Plumber to correctly identify how many Jacko’s are hidden throughout this edition of the magazine.

Simply email [email protected] with your guess of how many times Jacko features in this edition of the magazine, the first plumber to submit the correct answer WINS!*

*Entries only open to Plumbers Choice customers

01 Mar
Luke's Editoral

YOU CAN RELY ON US!

At Plumbers Choice we never run out of stock! Our centralised warehouses mean that the gear you need is not spread all over the country in 500 far flung locations. Place an order with us and your gear will arrive in full, every time. We understand premium plumbing systems are an essential part of a modern community. We take our part in the plumber’s
supply chain seriously and we won’t let you down.
If you would like to get the Plumbers Choice Trade Only advantage, maybe now is a great time to give us a try. We understand the importance of high quality plumbing


You may have heard some of these comments from other suppliers.

“We don’t have them on the shelf but I should be able to get some in soon”
“You could pick some up from our branch down the road”
“We don’t have any but let me check the system”
“yeh, no problem, about a month to 6 weeks”

At Plumbers Choice we always have stock. Our centralised
warehouses mean that we never run out of stock.
The last couple of years have proven that good plumbing is more essential than ever before. We take pride in assisting you achieve this.

01 Jan
Luke's Editoral

The new year begins!

For most of us, going back to work in January gives us an opportunity to look to the year ahead. This fresh thinking opens up a world of opportunities. Do we change things up or plough on like we never left? What is possible in the year ahead? At Plumbers Choice we will face the year with renewed vigour off the back of a year that saw strong growth in the Trade Only sector. Plumbers Choice is the fastest growing plumbing supplies in the country.

 Maybe the new year is a time for plumbers who have not used us before to get on board. Every time you buy from a TradeOnly supplier you are investing in the value of your trade and your licence. You are also making the community safer by reducing the chances of illegal and dangerous plumbing and gasfitting.

We look forward to growing with you and your business in the new year.