phvac Dec 2006.qxd - Plumbing & HVAC

Kitchen and Bath
Hydration station
Haws, distributed in Canada by Dobbin
Sales Inc., has an answer for the municipalities
that are
looking at banning
the sale of bottled
water. The new
Hydra tionStation is
a hands-free sensor
operated bottle filler
that operates when a
bottle is placed
under the antimicrobially
protected
dispenser and stops
automatically for a
drip-free fill. It hooks up to a municipal
water line and, using state-of-the-art filter
technology, polishes tap water into
pure, refreshing drinking water that is
on par with bottled water.
Dobbin Sales Circle no. 300
Flush fitting sinks
Blanco’s innovative new MicroEdge
flat-rim sink design creates a sleek
flush-to-the-counter look. Engineered
with ultrafine 1.0 to 1.25 mm sink rims,
MicroEdge sinks create the illusion of
an expensive flushmount installation in
a sink that easily installs onto virtually
any counter material. Manufactured in
Germany, a unique clip system ensures
a snug and perfectly flat fit to the countertop.
Blanco Circle no. 301
steel ensures long-lasting beauty, while
offering resistance to both stains and
corrosion. The under surface is covered
with Artisan’s proprietary V-Therm
Shield, a dense coat ing that provides
superior sound dead ening and thermal
retention qualities.
Artisan Circle no. 303
Efficient shower technology
Fluidics spray technology
from Alsons offers
up to a 36 percent
decrease in water usage
compared to standardflow
systems with no
loss of coverage and
comfort, reports the
manufacturer. It controls
the water’s shape
and velocity to the
needs of the user with a full-body spray
that feels great while flowing up to 1.6
gallons per minute (gpm) as compared
to the standard 2.5 gpm.
Alsons Circle no. 304
Geometric design
The Sonja Basin from Barclay, a wide
rectangular above-counter basin, provides
an updated modern geometric
design for the bathroom. Made of
durable high-impact fire clay, this contemporary
basin features a fashionably
Product Profile
Delta expands green offering
Delta Faucet has expanded its offering of water conserving products,
allowing contractors to help their customers use water in smarter, more
environmentally responsible ways.
The company showcased its green
program, which also includes im proved
processes for reducing the company’s
ecological footprint, at the 2009
International Builders Show (IBS) in
Las Vegas Jan. 20-23.
Efficient bath faucets
Today all Delta residential lavatory
faucets flow at 1.5 gallons per min ute
at 60 pounds per square inch.
All Delta residential bath faucets,
like the Lahara model in bronze
shown here, now flow 1.5 gpm.
A majority of Delta pro ducts also meet U.S. Environ ment al Protection Agency
(EPA) WaterSense water-efficiency standards.
In the commercial sector, all Delta lavatories have a 1.5 gpm outlet as
standard – with the option of 0.5 gpm for further savings.
In addition to contributing LEED credits, commercial metering products
also provide reassurance that the faucet won’t be left running. Delta also
offers a wide range of electronic, hands-free activa tion faucets for the
commercial sector.
Efficient shower heads
In both residential and commercial showers, Delta’s H2Okinetic tech nology
changes water droplet size and velocity, as well as thermal dynamics, resulting
in a warmer, more drenching shower experience. When paired with water
conserving properties, it will deliver the feeling of a standard 2.5 gpm shower
at a 1.5 gpm (at 60 psi) flow rate, and decrease water usage by 40 percent.
By installing a water-efficient showerhead, a household with four people
can potentially save an estimated 10,000 gallons of water per year, reports
the manufacturer. Here’s how it works:
eight minute shower X 2.5 gpm (standard shower) = 20 gallons per shower
• eight minute shower X 1.5 gpm (water-efficient showerhead) = 12 gallons
per shower
•
eight gallon savings X 4 persons/day X 365 days/year = approximately
11,680 gallons (44,000 litres) saved per year.
The technology is also incorporated into body sprays and jets found on
Delta jetted and custom systems with multiple outlets. A custom shower
with four body sprays using H2Okinetic technology will save four gpm over
one with conventional shower heads.
Visit www.deltafaucet.com/green for more information about the company’s
green initiatives.
Masco Canada Circle no. 307
Transitional kitchen collection
The new Collins Kitchen Collection
from Delta features the company’s DIA-
MOND Seal and Touch-Clean technologies,
creating a long-lasting faucet
at an attractive price. It can be used in a
single-hole installation or with a matching
decorative escutcheon for three and
four-hole sinks. A nine-inch arched
spout allows easy filling of pots and
pans. Also included is a finished side
spray. The Collins collection will replace
Signature deck models and will be available
with standard 2.2 gpm or waterefficient
1.5 gpm flow rates in chrome,
Brilliance stainless and white finishes.
Masco Canada Circle no. 302
novel shallow interior with a depth of 2-
3/4”, measures 25-5/8” x 16-3/8 x 6-
1/4”. It is designed for use with either a
single handle faucet, a four-inch centreset
or an eight-inch widespread.
Barclay Products Circle no. 305
Quick installation
The 60-inch Accord tile bath/shower
from the Sterling Division of Kohler Co.
is designed for quick installation. Made
of exclusive solid but lightweight Vikrell
material, it in -
corporates an
in novative
click-together,
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Saniflo…all you need is water
and an electrical power supply,
get the job done in a day !
Saniflo systems are installed
above the floor.
All units are pre assembled and
suitable for :
caulkless wall
pipe
system that
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money for in -
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The Chef Pro Square Stainless Steel
alcove spa -
Sink from Artisan Manufacturing is an c es, overall dimensions are 60 inches
undermount sink that measures 18” x long, 30 inches wide and 72 inches tall,
18” with 10” of depth. Heavy duty 16- including a 15-inch bath height.
gauge 304 com mercial gra de stainless Sterling/Kohler Co. Circle no. 306
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