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Plumbing Engineer - Products: April 2011

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Vacuum Plumbing System
www.acornvac.com
A typical vacuum system can reduce potable water consumption for toilets by 68 percent with a highly efficient vacuum flush toilet requiring only a half gallon per flush. Of the many benefits vacuum plumbing offers, the water and waste treatment savings are one of the most important features of this technology. The water savings can be thousands of dollars and millions of gallons per year for larger applications.. AcornVac.


Water-amplifying® showerhead
www.alsons.com
Showerhead with Fluidics Technology has been WaterSense® labeled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Select shower heads and hand showers are at least 20% more water-efficient than the current federal standard of 2.5 gpm. Alsons.


Avalanche HET
www.gerberonline.com
Now available in one and two piece options, the company’s most sophisticated and powerful single flush gravity fed toilet, the Avalanche 1.28 uses only 1.28 gallons of water per flush (gpf) versus the industry standard 1.6 model. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), using an HET unit (in place of a 1.6 gallon flush toilet) can save a minimum of 20 percent annual water savings. For the average family of four, it can save up to 8,760 gallons of water each year. Gerber.


Single-hole faucet
www.hansgrohe.com
Focus S is regarded for its straightforward simplicity and superior quality. From its reduced handle style and the precise geometry of its spout to its emphasis on water delivery, it is the perfect marriage of form and function. The durable, yet easy to maintain Focus S includes the base plate, which provides versatile installation options, which is a great solution for retrofits. A proven choice, Focus S is an Industrie Forum Design Award Winner and has received a number of certifications including: WaterSense and is ADA compliant. Hansgrohe.

Sterling high efficiency
www.kohler.com

New engineering and additional bowl heights enhance the Sterling high-efficiency toilet line, while providing exceptional water savings in five designs — Karsten and Rockton Dual Force, and Stinson, Windham and Riverton Pro Force. All five toilets carry the EPA’s WaterSense label, assuring superior performance and great water efficiency. Kohler.


Eco-Performance shower systems
www.moen.com
Moen Incorporated’s Commercial Division has created a safe and effective solution for environmentally friendly showering, with five new Eco-Performance shower systems that are certified to meet WaterSense® criteria, offering a 40 percent water savings from the industry standard, without sacrificing performance. Moen Incorporated’s Commercial Division.


Earth & Prismiere showerheads
www.niagaraconservation.com
As an EPA WaterSense certified product, select Niagara Earth and Prismiere (pictured) showerheads have been tested and proven to demonstrate a water flow rate of 2.0 gallons per minute (GPM) or less, as well as provide an enjoyable shower experience that meets the performance criteria for spray intensity and water coverage. Niagara Conservation.

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