{"id":555,"date":"2011-01-24T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2011-01-24T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/?p=555"},"modified":"2012-11-29T08:19:48","modified_gmt":"2012-11-29T13:19:48","slug":"green-your-plumbing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/plumbing\/green-your-plumbing\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Your Plumbing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These days, \u201cgreen plumbing\u201d is getting increasing attention, especially in dry areas like the southwestern US.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreen plumbing\u201d helps the environment by doing one or more of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saving water<\/li>\n<li>Saving energy<\/li>\n<li>Using environmentally-friendly materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are a wide range of green plumbing products that can make a big  difference in how much water and energy your home uses. They range from  simple accessories that cost less than $20 to major home remodels. Here  are a few of them, ranging from the simple and immediate to larger  investments with a longer-term payback.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low-flow showerheads and faucet accessories (often called  \u201caerators\u201d). Check the side of your current faucet and showerhead to see  if they use more than 1.5 GPM and 2.0 GPM, respectively. If they do,  you can benefit from an upgrade. Look for the EPA WaterSense label to be  sure that your new showerheads and faucet accessories are  water-efficient.<\/li>\n<li>Hot water heater blankets and pipe insulation.You don\u2019t need to  insulate your hot water heater and\u00a0 pipes to prevent freezing, but doing  it will save money, water, and energy, and (as a bonus) you\u2019ll enjoy  hotter showers in the winter. This is a simple DIY job and the materials  are extremely affordable.<\/li>\n<li>Touch-free faucets. When you\u2019re not actively using them,  touch-free faucets shut off. According to industry estimates, the result  can be a water savings of up to 70%. Touch-free faucet technology has  improved greatly in recent years, and sensors are now very reliable. If  you like your current faucet and want to keep it, there are also  touch-free faucet conversion kits.<\/li>\n<li>Dual-flush toilets. As the name suggests, these toilets have two  different flushes: a \u201chalf-flush\u201d for liquid waste, and a \u201cfull flush\u201d  for solids. Dual-flush toilets are standard in many European countries  and are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. because of their  water-saving potential (up to 68% over conventional toilets) and sleek  styling.<\/li>\n<li>Tankless water heaters. Unlike conventional tank heaters, which  use energy constantly to maintain a reserve supply of hot water,  tankless heaters only use energy when hot water is needed.\u00a0 Tankless  water heaters are not quite \u201cinstantaneous\u201d, as some manufacturers  claim, but they provide hot water within a few seconds. Good quality  heaters can provide hot water to multiple fixtures simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkler system upgrades. Much of the water from spray sprinkler  systems evaporates. Trickle and drip irrigation systems can improve  water efficiency by delivering smaller amounts of water directly to the  base of the plant. Other products, such as pressure regulating spray  heads and rotors and automatic rain sensors, can also save thousands of  gallons a year. Another option is to re-use laundry waste water by  diverting it into the garden. This can be a DIY project or can be built  directly into your plumbing. Check with your local authorities to find  out if this is permitted in your area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, \u201cgreen plumbing\u201d is getting increasing attention, especially in dry areas like the southwestern US. 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