The installation instructions of the Zip Hydroboil water heaters below are intended as a guideline only for the CORRECT installation of the HydroBoils. While every care has been taken to ensure that the information herein is correct, Franke Kitchen Systems (Pty) Ltd or Chilli-B will not be held responsible for installation conditions out of their control, unforeseen circumstances or conditions beyond the scope of this Installation Guide. Important Notes Please read the entire procedure prior to…

If you have a Kwikboil water heater installed or if a new one has been installed and there are problems, please check the following items.  If the problem persists, contact your local plumber or electrician to help you. The Kwikboil unit does not fill with water. Possible Causes: There is no power supply. There is no water supply. The filter is blocked. This is often a problem with new building installations.  The water pipes are…

This post has been on my mind for quite a while, it’s been milling in my subconscious like a lazy fly. So today I got the electric fly-zapper out and started writing. We all know that water is the cheapest scarce commodity in the world. No-one really sits every month and studies their water usage. The fact is deep down in our subconscious mind it is also milling around like a lazy fly that we…

We have had many request from customers that would like a custom coloured or other than white coloured bath.  The reasons vary, from highly creative interior designers and architects to people that just want something different.  The only bath that we know of that can be painted are those made from Victoria and Albert.  Having a smooth exterior surface, QUARRYCAST baths, basins and feet are easy to decorate using either oil or water based paints. …

So many people, even tilers and builders, battle with this calculation. We even have architects phoning us to do the calculation. First of all we need to know what is a square meter. Well, it is an area which is 1 m wide by 1 m long. About the size of an average shower (which is usually 0.9 m wide and 0.9 m long. So it is a square. If the area is 2 m long…

Shower baths are used in bathrooms designs where space is at a premium.  A shower bath replaces both the bath and a shower in one so they can free up significant space in older bathrooms.  Shower baths can be a DIY project and here is a quick guide of how to install a shower bath. The installation instructions for the Discovery shower bath is discussed here and it includes the glass shower panel. Install the…

Scratches and cigarette burns on acrylic baths and Karran kitchen sinks need not be a bother, they can be repaired. It is however important to follow recommended steps to ensure that the damage does not become worse.

All Victoria and Albert baths can be drilled. It is important to follow these guidelines to prevent damage to your bath.

Victoria and Albert baths are easy to clean due to the durable and extremely hard QuarryCast(R) rare volcanic limestone of which the baths are made of. It is important to know how to care for these exclusive baths.

This specification covers installation of glass mosaic tiles in interior and exterior applications specifically use with Glasstile products. ADHESIVE: To avoid adversely affecting the color of glass mosaic tiles, WHITE thin-set adhesive is required for all installations. Use latex additive (bonding liquid) in the white thin-set adhesive to ensure adequate performance. Please contact us for more information regarding the application of bonding liquid. Use only epoxy-based adhesive for submerged conditions (ie. Swimming pools, spa’s, etc.).…