Design – Construction – Operations
The new Energy Saver Indirect Water Heater from Lochinvar shares heat with a hydronic boiler. The heater is an indirect-fired potable water storage unit that accepts heat from external sources.
The heater features non-CFC foam insulation, which minimizes standby losses and maximizes heat retention, and a glass-lined steel tank, which protects against rot and corrosion.
Read moreTankless water heaters from Takagi heats water as it is used rather than heating and storing water, the method used with inefficient conventional water heaters. Coils inside the unit automatically turn on and become heated once the hot water tap is turned on. Cold water from the main line passes through the copper coils and is heated.
Read moreThe Flo-Well storm water leaching system from NDS Inc. features a large plastic container with holes in the side walls. When buried in the ground, the plastic walls provide structural support and the container serves as a void into which water can be collected and slowly leached out in to the soil.
Read moreThe F-9000SS waterfree urinal from Falcon Waterfree Technologies saves approximately 40,000 gallons of water per year. The bowl is constructed of grade 304, 16-gauge stainless steel with a matte finish. It includes a patented cartridge with biodegradable sealant, which acts as a barrier against bacteria and odors.
The no-flush mechanism eliminates valve maintenance and water use costs. The urinal includes all installation hardware and an instructional DVD.
Read moreNDS Inc. expanded its drainage product line with the Dura Slope trench drain system. An alternative to concrete products, the system is engineered to intercept and collect surface water runoff and is compatible with 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-inch pipes. It consists of an in-line catch basin, 24 presloped channels and nine neutral channel sections.
Sloped channel sections enable the system to extend to 96 feet and neutral channels can be added on for increased lengths of up to 266 feet.
Read moreAlsons manufactures the Fluidics, a water-saving showerheads that offer a 36 percent decrease in water usage compared to standard-flow systems. It features spray technology that controls the water’s shape and velocity while delivering a full-body spray.
The product provides a water-saving flow of 1.6 gallons per minute, compared to the standard 2.5 gpm.
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