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comment Division 22: Plumbing
American Standard
www.americanstandard-us.com
July 2007
Exceeding current environmental standards, the FloWise showerhead delivers
an impressive 1.5 gpm, using 40 percent less water than typical 2.5 gpm
models. Likewise, the FloWise toilet satisfies the EPA WaterSense 1.28 gpf,
thus qualifying as a high-efficiency toilet.
Bradley
www.bradleycorp.com
February 2005
Bradley has introduced the first light-powered handwashing
fixture in the industry. Bradley’s ndite technology uses
photovoltaic cells integrated into the top of the Express
Lavatory System to convert light into electricity. Whether
natural light or normal room-level lighting, the cells capture
light when it is available and store the energy for later
use in a battery-free system.
Caroma USA
www.caromausa.com
December 2007
Caroma¹s Cube3 Ultra urinal flushes using just one pint of water. Its bowl optimizes low-water use and features a liquid-sensing automatic flush mechanism that prevents false flushes. Its high-gloss vitreous china surface minimizes staining and improves sanitation and cleaning.
www.kohler.com
updated March 2004
Kohler has developed the Ingenium flushing system— a gravity-fed, siphon-jet system with all internal components designed to operate concurrently to make the most efficient use of 1.6 gallons of water. These toilets provide flushing performance that is comparable to Kohler's previous 3.5-gallon models. By using only 1.6 gallons of water per flush, the Ingenium flushing conserves up to 11,000 gallons of water per year for a family of four.
Kohler’s Cimarron Comfort Height toilet features Class Five technology to ensure a powerful flush. The commercial-grade toilet, designed for both residential and commercial use, offers chair-height seating, strong gravity-fed flushing power with a 3 1/4'' flush valve, and the option of a 1.6 or 1.4 gallon flush. Over one year a family of four can save over 2,000 gallons of water by using the 1.4-gallon setting instead of the 1.6 industry standard.
ShowHouse by Moen
www.showhouse.moen.com
December 2007
Destiny is an ADA-compliant, hands-free faucet designed exclusively for the powder room. Destiny¹s infrared sensors detect motion to start and stop the flow of water, limiting water waste and aiding in conservation.
Sloan Valve Company
www.sloanvalve.com
January 2008 updated
Sloan Valve Company's Water Conservation Division has numerous
plumbing systems that are designed to conserve water and/or
energy, while delivering reliable performance.
Solis is an electronic, solar-powered faucet that operates via ambient lighting. Solis features an integrated-power-plant storage cell that transforms light from any source into electrical energy. Batteries provide back-up energy and last several years. The single-hole faucet comes standard with integral temperature control, a 0.5-gallon-per-minute aerator to regulate water flow, and an electronic sensor for ³hands-free² operation that turns water on and off automatically.
Sloan's complete line of manual and electronic Flushometers also incorporate features that conserve water. Sloan's newest manual Flushometer, the UPPERCUT Flushometer with its patent-pending dual-flush handle, enables users to choose from two water-conserving flush options: Either tilt the handle up to flush liquid waste with a 1.1-gallon flush, or push the handle down for a standard 1.6-gallon, low-consumption flush. The handle has an antimicrobial coating to protect against germs and is colored green to signify it is an environmentally friendly fixture. On other Flushometers in the Sloan product line, features such as the non-hold-open handle and no external volume adjustment ensure they remain low water- consumption fixtures.
Sloan Valve Company has introduced a new series of High-Efficiency Urinals (HEU) that utilize only one pint of water to flush. The new Sloan HEU systems combine the vitreous china fixture with either a manual Royal Flushometer or from several battery-powered and hardwired sensor-operated models for automatic, hand-free flushing. Also known as fractional-flush urinals, the new HEU¹s provide effective, low-maintenance flushing in public restrooms while reducing water consumption by as much as 88 percent.
Syndecrete
www.syndecrete.com
December 2007
Available in three styles, Syndecrete sinks fit standard cabinet bases and are available in 37'' x 23'' or 31'' x 23'' sizes. The sinks are made of lightweight Syndecrete, a cementitious composite and solid surfacing material that uses natural minerals and recycled materials as its primary ingredients. The sinks can be sanded and skim-coated and feature a solid 4''
lip rarely seen in pre-cast concrete products. Recycled carpet fibers help keep the product lighter in weight than ordinary concrete.
VitrA USA
www.VitrA-usa.com
December 2007
VitrA¹s 1.2 gpf high efficiency toilet (HET) saves 25 percent more water annually by reducing the amount of clean water each time it is used. Despite the lower flush volume, the toilet performs as a traditional 1.6 gpf toilet.
Water Inc.
www.waterinc.com
December 2007
HousePure Whole-House Water Filtration System uses carbon made from coconut shells along with a media guard featuring nearly five lbs. of KDF-55 bacteriostat to make filtered water available at every faucet and appliance in a house. The system filters the water without salt or caustic chemicals, which can harm the environment.
Watermark
www.watermark-designs.com
Decmber 2007
Watermark¹s SH-1.5ADP showerhead adapter reduces water flow to 1.5 gallons per minute while giving the user the same feeling as using a 2.5 gallons per minute showerhead. Available in standard, designer, and exotic finishes.
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TOTO
www.totousa.com
December 2005
Using the Aquia dual-flush toilet can save up to 7,000 gallons
of water a year for the average family of four by using a
standard flush for solid waste and a lower-volume flush for
liquid and paper.
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