PLUMBING
With low-flow faucets and dual-flush toilets almost standard these days, innovative companies are looking for new ways to tweak plumbing efficiency and send less wastewater down the drain. These strategies include a trap with a manual paddle that can keep sink waste from building up, reducing the need for harsh, chemical drain cleaners. But there’s a parallel effort to maintain and enhance the modern experience of running water. That means showerheads and faucets that meet the EPA’s miserly WaterSense standards, but still give the feel of a copious flow, and look good doing it.
“There is huge variation in residential water use among the states. Residential per-capita water use ranges from 54 gallons per day in Maine to 190 gallons in Nevada, with a national average of 98 gallons, a figure mostly unchanged from a dozen years ago, according to the USGS.”
-Pacific Institute
PERMAFLOW NEVER CLOG DRAIN
PermaFLOW functions like a regular P-trap but features innovative technology to ensure better water movement under low-flow conditions by increasing turbulence at the inlet. The design includes a paddle that allows the owner to sweep and scrape any build-up inside the drain. This avoids using chemical cleaners and reduces water wasting.
www.pfwaterworks.net
SCALEBLASTER
Attacking limescale formation in pipes with hard water often means using water softeners or salt. ScaleBlaster uses an oscillating electronic field instead to alter calcium molecules and prevent them from sticking. The small unit, 8” x 5” x 3”, installs easily on the incoming water line. Microchip technology consumes no more electricity than a nightlight.
www.scaleblaster.com
UPONOR AQUAPEX RECLAIMED WATER TUBING
Graywater systems capture water from sinks and showers and distribute it for toilets and other uses. Uponor’s product is specially designed for the task, with a layer of purple color that identifies it as the industry standard for reclaimed water systems. Uses the same fitting technology as the company’s PEX-a tubing for ease of installation. Comes with a 25-year warranty.
www.uponor-usa.com
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