Search - "flush valves" - GSA Sustainable Facilites Tool

Search results for “flush valves”

Automatic Fixture Sensors

Motion detectors can be installed on toilets, urinals and faucets to ensure that they automatically flush or turn on and turn off. They can be hard wired or they can run on batteries. Note that automatic sensors for flush fixtures DO NOT improve water use – they simply ensure (or mean to ensure) that those fixtures are flushed. In order to achieve water savings in toilets and urinals, low flow flush valves must also be installed. Automatic sensors for flow fixtures on the other hand allow for a reduced duration of use, thereby reducing the amount of water used.

Learn & Plan Topics

Building Systems Upgrades

The following are Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use and occupant comfort. Refer to the Share Section for a representative project Case Study to discover key practices, benefits, results and checklists.
Water Efficiency

Buildings are significant users of the Earth’s potable water supply. The goal of a responsible building operator should be to encourage a smarter use of water, both inside and outside the facility. Indoor water use reduction is typically achieved through efficient plumbing fixtures, fittings, appliances and process equipment used to heat and cool the building; outdoor water use reduction efforts should focus on water-wise landscaping.
Space Reconfiguration and Renovation Projects

As needs change over time, tenants often need to convert space or phase the conversion of individual space or rooms to meet these changing needs.

Whole Building Analysis

Materials

Dual-flush Toilets

Dual-flush toilets have two levels of flushing - one for solid waste and a lower flush for liquid waste. There are dual-flush options for both commercial flush valve applications and for tank-type toilets.
Pressure-Assisted / Low-flow

Pressure-assisted toilets use the pressure from the main water line to more efficiently empty the bowl and use less water. Low-flow flush valves used in toilets are those that use less than 1.6 gallons of water per flush.
Low-Flow Urinal

Low-flow urinals are those that use less than 1.0 gallon of water per flush. Low-flow urinal flush valves are available in varying levels of water use, from 0.5 gpf to 0.125 gpf.
Conventional

Conventional toilets are those that use 1.6 gallons, or more, of water per flush.
Conventional Urinal

Conventional urinals are those that use 1.0 gallon of water per flush.