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Generic Typea Descriptibn<br />

Pressure-<br />

Balanced<br />

Mixing<br />

Valve<br />

Air-Assisted<br />

Low-Flow<br />

Shower<br />

System<br />

Specifically designed<br />

valve maintains<br />

constant temperature<br />

of total flow<br />

regardless of<br />

pressure changes.<br />

Single control allows<br />

temperature to be<br />

preset.<br />

Specifically designed<br />

system uses<br />

compressed air to<br />

atomize water flow<br />

<strong>and</strong> provide shower<br />

sensation.<br />

TABLE 5-4 (continued)<br />

Develop-<br />

ment<br />

Stageb<br />

Application<br />

Considerations Water Use<br />

gal/min<br />

Compatible with most<br />

conventional plumbing<br />

<strong>and</strong> fixtures.<br />

May be impossible to<br />

retrofit.<br />

Shower location ( 50<br />

feet of water heater.<br />

Requires compressed<br />

air source.<br />

Power source<br />

required.<br />

Maintenance of air<br />

compressor.<br />

Power use = 0.01<br />

KwHluse.<br />

a No reduction in pollutant mass; slight increase in pollutant concentration.<br />

b 1 = Prototype developed <strong>and</strong> under evaluation.<br />

2 = Development complete; commercial production initiated, but distribution may be<br />

restricted; mail order purchase.<br />

3 = Fully developed; limited use, not locally available; mail order purchase<br />

likely.<br />

4 = Fully developed; limited use, available from local plumbing supply houses or<br />

hardware stores.<br />

5 = Fully developed; widespread use, available from local plumbing supply houses or<br />

hardware stores.<br />

80<br />

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0.5

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