High Efficiency
Toilets (HETs) are the next important wave in plumbing conservation efforts for
North America, according to a new white paper released by American Standard Brands.“High Efficiency Toilets: Why ‘Flushing
with Confidence’ is Here to Stay”provides an insightful overview of why
HETs were developed, how American Standard perfected its models to achieve
powerful flushing performance, and why these low-flow toilets will be vital to the
future.
The
educational white paper conveys why HETs originated after the National Energy
Policy Act of 1992, the initial challenges with this move from 3.5 to 1.6
gallons per flush and the ultimate success in HET design and performance.
The paper also highlights the flushing technologies
developed by American Standard, including the company’s methods to “harness
gravity,” use larger flush valves and trapways, efficiently size water spots
and well contours, and create sophisticated water flow dynamics that contributed
to the superior performance of collections like the Champion 4 and Cadet 3.
According to the paper, HETs and the water efficiency they
achieve are critical in the future. Growing populations, aging infrastructures
that process and transport water, rising daily usage rates among individuals,
and environmental factors increasingly draw on the existing fresh water supply.
The
paper is authored by C.J. Lagan, compliance engineering manager for American
Standard Brands. It is available for free download to all members of the
plumbing industry atwww.plumberprotects.com.
