Green Plumbing Tips
- Install a PRV (pressure-reducing valve) on main water line. A home's system will work just fine with water pressure in the range of 35-75 psi, while pressure more than 80 psi is too high for most residential codes. We will check water pressure and be surpised how many homes may have excessive water pressure. Install a PRV will lower flow rate and increase the life of plumbing systems aka pipes, faucets, water heaters and valves.
- Install performance shower heads. Standard showerheads use 2.5 gallons per minute, and older ones use greater amounts. New shower heads use only 1.75 gpm. That's a saving of tap water, hot water and salt useage in softener. So, with new performance shower head designs with a stronger flow, you would not know the difference. You could be saving water while taking a great shower.
- Install an HET ( high efficiency toilet) to conserve. In the United States most toilets are using 3.5 (gpf) gallons per flush as of 1997 a federal law prohited the production of any greater that 1.6 gpf. Replacing a 3.5 gpf toilet with a HET will pay for itself quickly. Best guess usage could save 14,000 gallons per year... Good for saving septic systems, lower water and sewer bills, and water softener salt.
- Install a recirculating hot water system. This system works by preventing unheated water from running down the drain while waiting to heat up the water for shave or shower. I enjoy my system because it gives 10 extra minutes of sleep in time in the morning. The shower is preheated before i get up in the morning... love it. This system will save significant amount of water and time for any homeowner.
- Install water saving faucets and/or aerators. Reducing water flow from 2.2 gpm to 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm) can save on usage on water and heating water.
- By installing new products that use less water, but don't sacrifice performance... help conserve and save on plumbing equipment and uitiity bills...
