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time, and has been designed to offer outstanding water, energy, consumables and money savings. By limiting the amount of water and soap dispensed through the use of infrared sensors, the tap outlets can deliver water savings of up to 65%. Meanwhile, the integrated hand dryers completely dry hands in 13 seconds using up to 70% less energy than more conventional units.
To reduce wastage, automatic foam soap dispensers can be set to release a pre-measured quantity of foam soap when a hand is passed beneath the sensor. Soap in foam form contributes to further reducing water usage as it is easier to rinse off. The Alavo’s seven litre storage tank provides enough soap for up to 17,500 hand washes and the single point soap refilling system makes topping up hand wash simple and efficient.
There are alternative ways to save space and money in a washroom, including installing dispensers into recesses. This installation method provides a sleek finish with minimal intrusion into usable washroom space. It also reduces the surface area, which requires cleaning on a regular basis and is a cost-effective method of providing high quality solutions for a wide variety of businesses and public use spaces.
MAINTENANCE Working with a modular system
ensures installation is fast and straightforward, taking a blank wall to a functioning solution in minimal time, potentially significantly reducing the site programme. The hot and cold water connection of the Alavo system utilises circulating hot loop, trace heating or point-of-use heating. Concealing pipework removes a further element of cleaning routines while ensuring engineers have easy access to plumbing.
Such a system also minimises the wetting of floors, reducing cleaning requirements further. A default locking mechanism on the access panel will also ensure that users cannot get into the module but that all water services and
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consumables are fully accessible for maintenance when required.
Innovatively designed modular systems often incorporate dryers that connect into an electrical busbar running through the system, enabling ease of replacement or interchange with paper towel dispensers if preferred.
Inbuilt, energy-efficient LED lighting will illuminate the washroom, creating a chosen ambience but can also discreetly alert the cleaning team when a refill is required. Warm coloured lighting creates an improved atmosphere and can encourage better care and responsibility from visitors.
High footfall areas such as washrooms benefit from the presence of these types of durable modules, which contribute to reducing cleaning programmes, as they have no exposed fittings.
STYLISH WASHROOM
SOLUTIONS Innovative modular hand wash systems can be found in some of London’s most renowned landmarks, including 30 St Mary Axe (known as the Gherkin), The Shard, 20 Fenchurch Street, The Royal Albert Hall, The London Transport Museum and The London Aquatics Stadium, in addition to the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford- upon-Avon.
The design of washrooms and dispensers can assist Facilities Managers and their clients in reaching their sustainability, productivity and user experience goals. The Alavo system is a complete solution for locations where excellent BREEAM, LEED or SKA ratings are being sought.
Save space, money and time with a modular wash wall. Busy washrooms deserve a durable system which adds to the aesthetic appeal of the space planning and interior design, as well as providing a practical solution for user needs.
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