Thursday, June 21, 2012
Friday, July 15, 2011
Green Plumbing Products
Plumbing in Orange County has become more focused on the need to be GREEN. Opportunities are everywhere when you have the right mindset! At Scott Harrison Plumbing & Heating, Inc. we believe there is more to efficiency than just conservation as an orange county plumber. We promote the efficient use of water as a key part of our core values and mission. 36 states are predicted to experience a water shortage by 2013, so it’s urgent we take action swiftly and responsibly. The EPA estimates that if 10% of US homes upgraded a full bathroom with water Sense-labeled fixtures, about 74 billion gallons of water and about $1.5 billion on utility bills would be saved annually nationwide. If all inefficient toilets were replaced with WaterSense Labeled models, we could save more than 640 billion gallons of water per year!
Orange County plumbing professionals here at Scott Harrison Plumbing & Heating, Inc. encourage you to Go to www.epa.gov/watersense to take the “I’m for Water” pledge, or visit www.facebook.com/EPAwatersense
1. WATER TREATMENT FOR TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
At Orange County tankless we call these Heater Treaters “Scale Prevention Shields” and they are designed specifically to protect tankless water heaters from the effects of hard water scaling. Hard water and tankless units don’t mix, in fact malfunctions due to hard water may void the warranty in some cases. Orange County plumbing recommends a scale prevention shield with every single install we do. A simple, low-cost, reliable and environmentally friendly way to extend the life of all tankless water heaters installed in hard water areas. Scale Prevention Shields are also great for boilers and solar hot water systems.
Falsken Water Systems | www.falskenwatersystems.com
2. FLUSHING SYSTEM FOR PERFORMANCE AND CONSERVATION
Flushmate Pressure assist Technology: Is the leading flushing system for performance and conservation. ULF model flushing less than 1.6 gpf and the HET model flushing 1.0 gpf. For the best in one flush performance and 25 years of proven reliability, look for the original.; look fr the flushmate with the 10-year warranty.
Sloan Flushmate | www.flushmate.com
3. RECLAIMED WATER TUBING
Uponor AquaPEX Reclaimed Water tubing offers all the benefits of standard tubing- flexibility, durability, corrosion-resistance, 20-year limited warranty- with a layer of purple coloring to designate the tubing for greywater systems that supply non-potable, reclaimed water to laundry, toilets and irrigation systems. the tubing is listed to cBSFus-rw and AWWA C904 and uses the same proven ProPEX fitting technology for fast, easy, reliable connection without the need for torches, glues, solvents or gauges. It is available in 1/2″, 3/4″ and 1″ 300-foot coils.
Upnor | www.uponorpro.com
4. PVC PIPE WITH RECYCLED CONTENT
RePVC is a PVC pipe that uses 100% recycled content as the center layer. RePVC is the newest member of the Charlotte Pipe’s True Fit System. RePVC is a co-extruded, solid-wall Schedule 40 pipe. Using recycled PVC expands the marked for recycled materials, slows the consumptuon of raw materials and reduces the amount of waste entering landfills. It is a durable, cost-effective system that is simple to install. recycled content makes up at least 30% of RePVC, while the inner and outer skins of the pipe is made from virgin materials. It is manufactured to ASTM F 1760 and is NSF listed.
Charlotte Pipe And Foundery | www.charlottepipe.com
5. FOOD WASTE DISPOSER
Food waste disposers like the InSinkerator Evolution Excel offer more than just convenience in the kitchen– They can play an important role in helping to solve food waste management challenges. Using a disposer can help divert landfill waste and redue greenhouse gas emissions. It can also help capatable waste water treatement plants turn food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer (check the plant in your area).
InSinkerator | www.insinkerator.com/green
More Updates to Come! Stay Tuned!
Source:Reeves Journal, EPA.gov
Orange County plumbing professionals here at Scott Harrison Plumbing & Heating, Inc. encourage you to Go to www.epa.gov/watersense to take the “I’m for Water” pledge, or visit www.facebook.com/EPAwatersense
1. WATER TREATMENT FOR TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
Water Softener
Falsken Water Systems | www.falskenwatersystems.com
2. FLUSHING SYSTEM FOR PERFORMANCE AND CONSERVATION
Flushmate Pressure Assist
Sloan Flushmate | www.flushmate.com
3. RECLAIMED WATER TUBING
Uponor AquaPEX Reclaimed Water tubing offers all the benefits of standard tubing- flexibility, durability, corrosion-resistance, 20-year limited warranty- with a layer of purple coloring to designate the tubing for greywater systems that supply non-potable, reclaimed water to laundry, toilets and irrigation systems. the tubing is listed to cBSFus-rw and AWWA C904 and uses the same proven ProPEX fitting technology for fast, easy, reliable connection without the need for torches, glues, solvents or gauges. It is available in 1/2″, 3/4″ and 1″ 300-foot coils.Upnor | www.uponorpro.com
4. PVC PIPE WITH RECYCLED CONTENT
RePVC is a PVC pipe that uses 100% recycled content as the center layer. RePVC is the newest member of the Charlotte Pipe’s True Fit System. RePVC is a co-extruded, solid-wall Schedule 40 pipe. Using recycled PVC expands the marked for recycled materials, slows the consumptuon of raw materials and reduces the amount of waste entering landfills. It is a durable, cost-effective system that is simple to install. recycled content makes up at least 30% of RePVC, while the inner and outer skins of the pipe is made from virgin materials. It is manufactured to ASTM F 1760 and is NSF listed.Charlotte Pipe And Foundery | www.charlottepipe.com
5. FOOD WASTE DISPOSER
Food waste disposers like the InSinkerator Evolution Excel offer more than just convenience in the kitchen– They can play an important role in helping to solve food waste management challenges. Using a disposer can help divert landfill waste and redue greenhouse gas emissions. It can also help capatable waste water treatement plants turn food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer (check the plant in your area).InSinkerator | www.insinkerator.com/green
More Updates to Come! Stay Tuned!
Source:Reeves Journal, EPA.gov
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Orange County Plumbing: Contaminated Drinking Water??
Orange County Plumbing: ARE YOU CONCERNED WITH CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER?
IF THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR YOU, THEN YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING FILTER! Reverse Osmosis is the process of forcing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane which leaves all dissolved solids and impurities behind. These impurities are rinsed away, leaving you with clean, clear, great tasting water. This is the same process that many major bottled water companies use.
GO GREEN: SAVE MONEY & OUR PLANET’S RESOURCES!
Every plastic water bottle is made from oil: an expensive un-renewable resource that continues to diminish each day. Plastic will never decompose, which means after your single-use of that plastic bottle, it remains FOREVER in our landfills and damages our precious oceans (not to mention other environmental consequences). WITH REVERSE OSMOSIS AND THE USE OF CANTEENS OR DRINKING GLASSES REPLACING PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES YOU ARE REDUCING CONSUMPTION OF PLASTIC AND SAVING MONEY!
Drinking waters’ flavor and purity are greatly enhanced by Reverse Osmosis. It will improve the quality of the taste and texture of your cooking because salt and mineral deposits have been removed. It is beneficial to fish tank owners as it could cut down on the costs of maintenance of filters and could prevent you from having to add purification chemicals. Beverage companies go through great lengths to purify the water that goes into their product, and now you can have a highly effective and affordable Reverse Osmosis system installed in your home. If you have any questions regarding installation, effectiveness or cost of the Reverse Osmosis system, contact our Orange County plumbing office Scott Harrison Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 877-827-8277 or Schedule an Appointment via our homepage.
IF THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR YOU, THEN YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING FILTER! Reverse Osmosis is the process of forcing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane which leaves all dissolved solids and impurities behind. These impurities are rinsed away, leaving you with clean, clear, great tasting water. This is the same process that many major bottled water companies use.
GO GREEN: SAVE MONEY & OUR PLANET’S RESOURCES!
Every plastic water bottle is made from oil: an expensive un-renewable resource that continues to diminish each day. Plastic will never decompose, which means after your single-use of that plastic bottle, it remains FOREVER in our landfills and damages our precious oceans (not to mention other environmental consequences). WITH REVERSE OSMOSIS AND THE USE OF CANTEENS OR DRINKING GLASSES REPLACING PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES YOU ARE REDUCING CONSUMPTION OF PLASTIC AND SAVING MONEY!
Drinking waters’ flavor and purity are greatly enhanced by Reverse Osmosis. It will improve the quality of the taste and texture of your cooking because salt and mineral deposits have been removed. It is beneficial to fish tank owners as it could cut down on the costs of maintenance of filters and could prevent you from having to add purification chemicals. Beverage companies go through great lengths to purify the water that goes into their product, and now you can have a highly effective and affordable Reverse Osmosis system installed in your home. If you have any questions regarding installation, effectiveness or cost of the Reverse Osmosis system, contact our Orange County plumbing office Scott Harrison Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 877-827-8277 or Schedule an Appointment via our homepage.
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