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Plumbing & HVAC Residential Plumbing Fixtures | HVAC Cleaning Devices “The KWC Ava seems like such a no-brainer! How much energy is wasted by the normal mix at the 6 o’clock position? If it really makes a difference, other manufacturers should pay attention.” — Gina Bocra

Ava with Coolfix

Ava with Coolfix

Most single-lever faucets in a straight-ahead “6 o’clock” position offer a hot/cold water mix, even if users prefer only cold, wasting water and energy. With KWC’s Ava Coolfix technology, the 6 o’clock position is designed “full cold” so no hot water is wasted. The faucet’s aerator cartridge also reduces water flow to 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm), a 40% savings over conventional 2.5-gpm faucets.

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AQUS HMA-7000 Water Reuse System

AQUS HMA-7000 Water Reuse System

Sloan’s under-lav water-reuse system collects water that goes down the bathroom sink, filters and disinfects it, and uses it to flush the toilet. In a typical residential bathroom, AQUS collects and reuses about 9 to 14 gallons of water daily for an annual average savings of about 6,000 gallons.

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ISAAC HVAC Robotic Cleaning System

ISAAC HVAC Robotic Cleaning System

According to one juror, “Many existing buildings could see energy and indoor air quality benefits from this little guy doing his thing.” The Inspection, Sealing, and Advanced Cleaning Robot (ISAAC) HVAC Robotic System from Carlisle HVAC Products is a solution to cleaning and sealing inaccessible ductwork. Eliminating the need for employees to crawl through ductwork and cut access holes, this robot can inspect, seal, coat, or remove debris in ductwork in a single pass.

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DuraPlan

DuraPlan

DuraPlan is a family of flush-fitting shower trays with height-adjustable frames. The frame consists of 14 sanitary acrylic shower trays with an extremely low installation height, resulting in a completely watertight finish. Final installation takes place after tiling, reducing the chance of damage during install. Available either in white or chrome with an antislip finish.

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