5 Eco-Friendly Plumbing Tips

Blog 03/31/2014

5 Eco-Friendly Plumbing Tips

When building or remodeling your home, it’s always a smart option to look for eco-friendly alternatives that can help you live greener and save money.

Choosing the right plumbing fixtures can contribute to reducing your energy consumption and add value when selling your property. Consider these 5 tips below:

1- Attach a faucet aerator to your shower to increase water flow while decreasing water consumption thanks to the increased air pressure with this unique solution!

2- Want to decrease your water consumption even more? Combining a low-flow showerhead with your faucet aerator can double your efficiency and cut your water use in half. 
3- Save water, energy and money by installing metered faucets. Perfect for your second bathroom or for commercial applications, these faucets will run for a pre-determined amount of time and then automatically shutoff. The results are proven and the solution is more cost-effective with the same benefits as an electronic version. 
4- Installing a low-flow toilet in your house like our Sanistar or Sanicompact systems consumes up to 38% less water per flush than a regular low-flush toilet. Even more impressive, both models only use 4 litres (1,1 gallon) per flush unlike full-flush toilets that use 13.2 litres (3.5 gallons) per flush. Just think… you can be saving thousands of litres of water per year if you switched from conventional plumbing systems. 
5- Consider an energy-efficient tankless water heater that heats water on demand. These systems ensure you always have hot water, but only when you need it. They are environmentally friendly and save space, making them a perfect solution for apartments and condos!