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"Educating You & Installing Eco-Friendly, Energy Saving Plumbing Products"
Did you know that home appliances such as water heaters are the fastest growing group of pollution emitters after automobiles?  And, toilets are the highest single source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30% of residential indoor water consumption.  According to the US EPA, if every US home replaced one toilet with a high-efficiency 1.3 GPF (gallons per flush) model there would be an estimated water savings of more than 900 billion gallons of water per year.  According to the US EPA, if all U.S. households installed water-efficient appliances, the country would save more than 3 trillion gallons of water and more than $18 billion dollars per year! Also, when we use water more efficiently, we reduce the need for costly water supply infrastructure investments and new wastewater treatment facilities.

 
Good news, there are many GREEN Alternatives in the plumbing industry.  Just ask Richard for information on replacing your old, costly plumbing fixtures and appliances with new, energy efficient, eco-friendly ones.  He is happy to educate you in your choices and assist you on your decision making process.
 
Energy Efficient Water Heater Options
I.  Eternal hybrid system from Eternal- www.eternalwaterheater.com
  • 86% efficiency and delivers hot water faster than tankless units
  • Half the size of a 50 gallon tank water heater with 300% higher output
  • Extremely low exhaust temperature allows Eternal to be PVC vented for easier, more economical installs
  • Near zero greenhouse gas emissions means Eternal is one of the cleanest burning appliances on the market
  • Stainless steel reservoir is self cleaning, maintenance free and back with a 20 year no-leak warranty on stainless steel heat exchanger tank for residential, 10 year warranty for commercial
  • Limited 3 year warranty on all other parts
  • 1 year on labor

II.  Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters-http://www.rinnai.us/Products/water_heaters.aspx

  • Produces and supplies endless streams of hot water to multiple outlets simultaneously without any fluctuation in temperature

  • Up to 30 percent more energy efficient than a traditional natural gas water heater and up to 50 percent more efficient than an electric water heater

  • Shuts-off automatically when the water supply is closed, providing users with significant energy savings - in turn saving money on their utility bills

  • Compact wall mounted units with a life expectancy of 20 years, whereas hot water tanks require about 16 square feet of floor space and usually last around 10 years

III.  Takagi Tankless Water Heaters- www.takagi.com

  • Provides an endless supply of 122 degree F water-NEVER RUNS OUT
  • Takagi Tankless products are energy efficient-82-95%
  • Takagi Tankless units use less energy: 20 to 50% energy savings
  • Takagi meets the low NOx standards by SCAQMD (South Coast Air Qaulity Management District)
  • Takagi products produce less waste
  • Average energy yearly savings of approx. 30-50%
  • Longer life expectancy 12-16 years versus 6-10 years from a tank-type gas water heater
  • 2 cubic feet/30-90 pounds versus 17 cubic feet/170 pounds
  • No scalding potential-precisely computer controlled to provide 120 degree F water continuously
  • No possibility of carbon monoxide spillage

IV. AO Smith 96% Thermal Efficiency Continuous Hot Water Versatile Power Direct Vent Water Heater- www.hotwater.com

  • "Eco-friendly" design reduces NOx emissions and complies with low NOx emission standards which are scheduled to be implemented in 2012
  • Commercial grade glass lining provides superior protection against corrosion

V.  Bradford White Eco-Defender Water Heaters- www.bradfordwhite.com

  • 75% lower emissions
  • Meets the stringent SCAQMD requirements for allowable NOx emissions
  • Exclusive Secondary Air Distribution Device specially designed to regulate the distribution of secondary air and to maintain Ultra Low NOx emissions

 

Energy Efficient Toilet Options

I.  TOTO High Efficiency 1 and 2 piece Toilets- www.totousa.com

  •  The TOTO 1.28 GPF (gallons per flush) model saves 24,665 gallons of water per year versus a 5.5 GPF toilet or 12,965 gallons of water per year versus a 3.5 GPF toilet
  • 3 High Efficiency Flushing Systems include Cyclone, EMAX, DualMax

II. Mansfield's EcoQuantum Dual Flush Toilet- www.mansfieldplumbing.com

  • Press down for 1.1 gallon flush and lift up for
    1.6 gallon flush
  • Save up to 40% more water than any single function 1.6 pressure type units
  • Pressure assist technology
  • Exceeds the maximum 60 foot drain carry test, a common stumbling block for many standard 1.6 gallon toilets
  • Quiet and powerful

III. CRANE Plumbing's EcoSolutions High Efficiency Toilets- www.craneplumbing.com

  • Offers EcoMiser dual flush high efficiency toilets (HET)
  • HET flush uses 1.1 GPF versus 1.6 GPF with standard water efficient flush
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

 

Energy Efficient Showerhead Options

I.  American Standard Flowise Water Conserving Showerheads- www.americanstandard-us.com

  • Save water, energy and money while delivering an enjoyable shower
  • A family of four can save 8,000 gallons of water a year using the Flowise showerheads
  • By using less water you reduce the energy needed to maintain public water supplies
  • The savings hits home because as you use less hot  you save money on water and heating
  • 2.0 gpm and 1.5 gpm options, use up to 40% less water than the traditional 2.5 gpm models
  • Turbine technology
  • Covered by a lifetime warranty on function and finish