Person rinsing toothbrush in bathroom sink - Fg Trade/Getty Images Low flow does not have to mean weak flow. This misconception is the reason why many people hesitate to buy low-flow faucets. They are ...
Before installing super-low-flow showerheads contractors should make sure that the shower valve can accommodate the lower flow rates. Low-flow showerheads are a tempting proposition for building ...
A busy bathroom uses a lot of water, and low-flow toilets and showerheads (which have been the norm for a few decades now) have probably saved you thousands of dollars on your utility bills over time.
Stepping into a hot shower soothes your sore muscles and makes the stress of the world melt away, even if it's just temporary. But spending too long under a high-flow shower head may cause at least a ...
When Congress passed the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) regulating water-flow rates for plumbing fixtures, engineers and building teams were left to determine how to meet the new water-conservation ...
Drip. Drip. Drip. With each day that passes, the average American household wastes approximately 90 gallons of water. Nationally, this translates to a loss of over 1 trillion gallons annually. Fresh ...
If the toilets in your home are from the mid-1990s or earlier, consider installing new ones to save big on your water bills. All new models are “low-flow” toilets — by law they can use no more than ...