Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Low-Flow Toilets and what you need to know

When you are thinking about installing a new toilet, there are some things that you should consider. The first thing is that the toilet should meet the current flush standards. Toilets were quite big in 1960s and used approximately thirty two litres of water each time they flushed, gobbs more than the toilets these days. The current standard toilets are the low-flow toilets. The low-flow toilets are very efficient, the basic toilet focus is on conserving water and uses approximately 7.2 litres of water per flush hence making themselves a water saving device and a leader in the water conservation market.
Low-flow toilets have one of the most important advantages and that is they conserve water. A typical toilet is being flushed six times a day by an average person that's 172 litres less water each day is used by the low-flow toilets as compared to the old toilets of the 1960's creating huge water conservation. To use, less water also benefits the consumer by saving money. Low-flow toilets do not require large tanks because of their ability to use a small quantity of water, Hence, making the toilet small and normally much more attractive.
The economical and environmental benefits are a great advantage, Just think these toilets are compact in size and puts great effort in removing as much waste as the old toilets do, a win win. The advantage of using low-flow toilets is more important than the drawbacks to most buyers, these toilets are definitely a valuable purchase to be done Right away. Roughly every new toilet is a low-flow variety now anyway but some work better than others so read the label carefully when you make a purchase. The money spent in purchasing the low-flow toilet can be gained back by the quantity of money an individual saves in water each month.
The most important and major reason for installing a low-flow toilet, according to the United States government, is Drought and water shortages. No less than thirty six states are expecting regional, local or statewide shortage of water by 2013. All over the country the water supply is decreasing as there is a rise in temperature and encroaching drought. When the water supply is preserved, you can protect the environment and save your money money.
These low-flow toilets were mostly used after 1994. In case your toilet is a pre-1994 toilet, try to put a jar or two down in the closet of water. When doing this, you can go green and save money as well. You can also convert your toilet with a dual flush convertion kit to create even better savings.

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1 comment:

  1. Great idea!
    I've seen too another product who save 65% water + energy for shower.For more info ,Please visit this page:
    http://www.waterdash.com/ecoshower-ir15-p-181.html?language=en
    Estimated water and energy saved with Ecoshower Irisana
    Four people house: Cost of water+ energy = 0,0050 €/Litre
    Time for having a shower: 5 minutes
    Consumption of a conventional shower: 20 litres/minute x 5 minutes = 100 litres
    Consumption of Ecoshower Irisana: 7 litres/minute x 5 minutes = 35 litres
    Water saved per shower: 65 litres
    Water saved daily: 4 shower x 65 litres/shower = 260 litres/day
    Water saved per year: 260 litres/day x 365 days = 94.900 litres/year
    Euros saved per year: 94.900 litres x 0,0050 €/litre = 474,50 €/year

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