Water-Efficient Faucets
While aesthetics and design variety might be significant factors in customer selection, the factor of water efficiency has also become important due to climate changes in some countries. In this context, designers and manufacturers of sanitary faucets have responded to large-scale water conservation policies by developing new designs that minimize water usage and produce water-efficient faucets.
Smart Faucets
To conserve water, smart faucets with motion sensors that operate based on infrared light without physical contact are an effective option. These faucets start working simply by placing hands within the infrared sensor’s field of view. Using smart faucets can save up to 70% in water consumption and can enhance personal hygiene and cleanliness by up to 100%. For instance, some new models can save up to 500 liters of water annually due to their high efficiency in water management.
Water-Efficient Showers
Approximately 30% of household water consumption is related to shower use. The amount of water used by a shower depends on various factors, including individual behavior, flow intensity, duration of showering, and frequency. To address this issue, water-efficient showers or flow restrictors can be installed on the water supply line. One example of such water-saving showerheads is the air-mixed showerhead, which combines air with water to produce a rain-like spray. This type of shower mixes ambient air with the shower water, providing optimal pressure and simulating a rain effect.
Toilet Tanks and Water Consumption
One important consideration when using toilet tanks is the amount of water they consume. Statistics indicate that 80% of water used in toilets is wasted. Traditional and older flush systems use between 12 to 16 liters of water per flush. However, in many cases, the same result can be achieved with half this amount. By reducing the volume of water flushed and using external objects that act as floaters, more water can be conserved.
There are also special float valves known as water-saving floats, which can reduce the water usage of old toilet tanks at minimal cost. Recently, dual-flush tanks have been designed based on this simple mechanism of volume reduction. These tanks have two reservoirs, small and large, with separate adjustable outputs. It is said that using dual-flush tanks can save between 50% to 70% in water volume. However, this reduction depends on the brand, and the flush volume may vary between 3 to 5.2 liters for the small flush and 4 to 6 liters for the large flush, representing up to a threefold reduction in consumption compared to standard models.
Source: luxshir
