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Plumbing Fixtures
Plumbing fixtures include sinks, lavatories, toilets, urinals, bidets, faucets, whirlpools, tub and shower fittings, electronic products like toilet flush valves, urinal flush valves, in-wall showering systems, bath drains, spas, and replacement parts. They come in all types of designs, qualities, and prices. Literature on plumbing fixtures may provide tips on how to buy them.
Some of these tips involve:
-determining which fixtures you require
-measuring the space available for each fixture
-making a note of any special requirements for any fixture
->making sure your selections meet code in your area
-considering your tiles, cabinets, countertops, and other items in the home
An important consideration in plumbing fixtures is water distribution system. Water leaks, for example, may be a problem. One solution is the use of engineered manifold piping system which has one continuous pipe between the faucet and the manifold. The absence of joints becomes important in this particular design. Another consideration is the amount of water used. In 1995 the National Energy Policy Act mandated the use of toilets that use no more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush. Since then low-flow plumbing fixtures including toilets, faucet aerators and showerheads have been developed to save amounts of water compared to conventional fixtures while providing the same utility. Low-flow toilets use a maximum of 1.6 gallons per flush compared with about 3.5 gallons used by a standard toilet.
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