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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Showerheads and Faucets Go with the Flow

Showers and faucets combined, use about 1/3 of household water. A large portion of this is heated using either electricity of gas. Therefore, new technologies are not only saving you water, but are also helping out with the rest of the utility bill.


Federal Standard for a showerhead flow is set at 2.5 gallons per minute (GPM). The WaterSense program goes better with a 2.o GPM requirement, while also requiring testing protocols for reliable pressure and even spray. In order to keep good spray pattern and coverage, manufacturers are using new technology to provide the same shower experience.


Showerheads come in two types: aerating and non-aerating. Aerated means that air is injected into the water as it goes through the showerhead. This creates larger drops, but can cause water to cool faster (since air cools more quickly than water). Your lower legs and feet might notice the difference. Non-aerated showerheads use a pressure-balancing flow restrictor. The shower can be stronger, but the force of the water may be too sharp. It basically comes down to personal preference.

Federal Standards for faucet flow is 2.2 GPM, while WaterSense is at 1.5 GPM. New low-flow faucets are seen as more a part of a remodel, rather than a stand alone upgrade. They can help qualify for points when appealing for green building certification as well. Flow can be easily adjusted during use on any faucet. Low-flow aerators are an easy modification if you want to keep your existing fixture. "On-demand" controls can help to save water and energy by making it easier to turn the water on and off. Electronic faucets use infrared beams, foot controls can operate while you hands are full and simple aerator bars put control right where the water is.

Water fixture technology now provides performance with efficiency. Styles and finish choices are numerous and options for control layout are available. Click here to search for products with the WaterSense label. Your design requirements and water needs can be met in a variety of efficient ways!

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