Integrated EcoPower Faucet. Photo Credit: TOTO
With the amount of water we use daily to wash our hands and face and brush our teeth, we really need a way to transform this simple task into a resourceful activity. TOTO may have the answer to our eco-friendly dreams!
TOTO, known for its luxury plumbing products, has just created two brand new EcoPower faucet products that save power and money: the integrated and the wall-hung gooseneck models.
The faucets contain an EcoPower technology, which harnesses the kinetic power of flowing water to power its electronics, creating a stand-alone sustainable loop that does not require hard wiring or the use of disposable batteries, reducing toxic battery waste.
Here are just a few of the eco-highlights of each faucet.
Integrated EcoPower Faucet:
- Sensor eye angled down into lavatory bowl, so water discharged only when hands are actually placed in sensor’s path.
- When hands are removed, water flow stops almost immediately helping conserve water.
- Consumes 0.15 gallons per 10-second cycle, resulting in 40 percent reduction in water consumption below base line set by Energy Policy Act of 1992 and 25 percent below California Green Building’s Codes.
Wall-Mount Gooseneck EcoPower Faucet:
- Contains smart-sensor technology and instantaneous pulse of infrared light to detect presence of hands before releasing water.
- Records daily usage of water for a full week and during periods of infrequent use, it automatically reduces its infrared pulse frequency to conserve power.
- ADA-compliant and consumes 0.09 gallons per 10-second cycle.
These eco-faucets successfully combine hands-free operation, low maintenance, easy installation and sustainability. If you’re looking to purchase visit TOTO’s website at http://www.totousa.com/ or explore TOTO’s Greenbuild booth located at 511N.
