Water is a natural resource that we use daily for various purposes - it serves us for drinking, washing, cooking, and other basic activities. Its value is truly incalculable, as our life depends on it. Increasing awareness of its limited resources means that manufacturers are designing taps with a saving function.
Eco-friendly Tap
When choosing home appliances, we consider a specific energy class. When purchasing a washbasin tap, we should consider the ecological category. Each tap has a specific class that informs us about the water flow per second. Saving is not only about caring for the environment but also about reducing our household expenses.
Most consumers pay attention to the quality of purchased products, especially if they are appliances or sanitary articles that are bought for years. Choosing fittings, it is worth spending a larger amount to gain satisfactory quality and appropriate ecological class.
Polish and EU standards define individual classes based on water flow. The most environmentally friendly fittings have a class Z. Taps in this category use less than 0.15 liters per second. Such properties have single-lever, touchless taps and those with special functions like an eco-button and eco-lock. Class A is less efficient, with water flow not exceeding 0.25 liters per second. The least economical is class D, where the flow is up to 0.63 liters per second.
Over the years, classification underwent modifications as class A was always considered the best. These determinations were based on an alphabetical principle. Sanitary technology influenced changes and a new system was established.
A Drop of Eco Innovation
Besides using an aerator, photo sensor, and thermostat and selecting the appropriate ecological class in the washbasin tap, it is worth paying attention to parameters such as:
- water flow limiter
- water temperature limiter
- Eco button
- Quick-Stop button
They constitute innovative ecological solutions that impact water savings. They are necessary due to shrinking water resources. After all, no one wants to pay excessively high bills for water and energy. The mentioned regulations will allow for appropriate resource management and save us money. Water flow and temperature limiters are examples of advanced technology stemming from the need to save. We decide what water usage we want to have.
Similarly with temperature, as during the installation of the washbasin tap we initially set the temperature. Using the Eco button, we reduce the water stream by half. It flows from the spout at a maximum temperature of 38 degrees. If we press the Quick - Stop button, the tap will turn off after a specific and predetermined amount of water flows out. Manufacturers offer us many possibilities and ways to save it. It is enough before purchasing a tap to familiarize oneself with the specification of specific functions and additions.
Ecology is not a trend? It's a reality
We have been in contact with ecology and water saving since primary school. Already at this stage, we were educated in this field and involved in various activities such as protecting natural resources, cleaning as part of Earth Day. In adult life, we often forget about ecology; aesthetics and functionality matter. Maybe it is time to think about the environment. We have a chance to support ecology!
We can arrange the whole house with ecological solutions, but we should pay the most attention to the bathroom, as that is where we waste the most water. Undeniable losses have an adverse impact on our wallet but also the environment. It is worth, besides changing the arrangement, changing basic habits at the start. There is a common opinion that ecological sanitary elements are more expensive. Yes, costly models appear because these products are usually made from high-quality materials. If at the beginning of bathroom arrangement we invest in better fittings, our wallet will feel relief over a few years.
Today's consumer awareness causes them to choose healthy food, natural cosmetics, and ecological fittings more often. Health is the most precious for each of us! Ecology is a field that is just entering our lives and giving it a completely new value. Manufacturers of sanitary fittings more and more often invest in such solutions and recommend eco-friendly, economical models, which are definitely worth using.