hydraulic investigations
problem solvers
If I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.”
― Albert Einstein
forward thinkers
complex issues
the PWH story
Philip Woolhouse (Director) has over 30 years’ experience in the plumbing, construction and building services sector. Entering the industry as a 16-year-old apprentice plumber from Christchurch, New Zealand, Philip was taught from the beginning not just to fix the problem, but to understand why it occurred. This is an important ethos that has remained with Philip throughout his career.
Phil Woolhouse Hydraulics was formed by Philip Woolhouse (Director) in 2013, to provide two core streams of expertise:
- Hydraulic design service – new builds
- Specialist hydraulic consultancy – existing assets
Hydraulic Design Service
Design and documentation of hydraulic services from conceptual studies, contract documentation to construction administration across a wide range of industries including residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and public facilities.
Specialist Hydraulic Consultancy
Philip Woolhouse is widely recognised in the Australian industry as a specialist in the resolution of complex installed hot and cold water system issues and is regularly sought out to determine the root cause and make recommendations to rectify such issues.
From an extensive knowledge base and significant research on the performance and efficiency of potable water systems, PHW provides independent technical reports incorporating system analysis and performance measuring using state of the art technology to determine defects and/or inefficiencies within an existing system and recommendations to rectify across a wide range of industries including hospitals, aged care facilities and multi-residential apartments.
Philosophy
The key philosophy of PWH is to provide a design service that not only delivers a coast effective and compliant solution, but also is driven by improved energy efficiency, minimised risk of materials degradation, reduced wastage, and improved water quality for longevity of the system.
These aspects are key considerations for commercial buildings and public infrastructure applications such as hospitals, apartment buildings, hotels and nursing homes.
Qualifications
- Licensed Plumber
- Licensed Gas Fitter
- Certificate in Backflow Prevention
- Certificate in Advanced Backflow Prevention
Affiliations
- Australian Hydraulic Service Consultant Association (AHSCA)
- Institute of Plumbing Australia
- TAFE Qld – Lecturer and course developer – Diploma of Hydraulic Services (2014)
- WA Building Commission Plumbing Technical Advisory Group
Committees
- Standards Australia WS14 working group – Hot Water Circulation (Sydney NSW)
Presentations
- Institute of Hospital Engineering Australia – National Conference 2015 – Evolution of Plumbing
- AHSCA Peth 2016 – Solar Hot Water Rebalancing
Industry Papers
Philip is currently working on a industry briefing paper contemplating hydraulic system failures – cause and effects. This is the culmination of a number of years of research and physical evaluations.
Philip Woolhouse
Principal
Philip Woolhouse is based in Perth, Western Australia. He is a very engaging speaker and often travels both domestically and internationally with a wealth of knowledge and hands on experience. Phil is a keen fisherman, armchair sportsman and a father. When he is not saving the world from it’s plumbing problems Phil can be found making pancakes for his daughters. Although he has spent most of his life in Australia, Phil was actually born in New Zealand where he started his plumbing career.