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All about Bathtubs...

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There are different ways of grouping bathtubs. According to their materials, how they are installed, their style or function... Let us start with materials: The most basic materials used are acrylic reinforced by fiberglass; steel and cast iron both coated with enamel paint. Some tubs are now even made of wood, stone or synthetic materials. Most commonly used now are acrylic with fiberglass reinforcement at the bottom for extra strength. They are very light, but very solid and durable. Because acrylic is more flexible, more unusual designs can be made at affordable prices. One also have the choice of matching bath panels, taps at the rear, front, corner or side. While white is still the dominant trend, acrylic also can be available in any color imaginable. The acrylic body is also preferred because it is not cold to the touch, the material itself is not slippery compared to cast iron or pressed steel. Since material is acrylic through and through, color is maintained even in long perio...
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Caring for Your Stainless Steel Sinks and Mixers

Stainless steel does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as ordinary steel (it stains less, but it is not stain-proof). So here are some guidelines to help maintain your finish. · Don't... Allow liquid soap or other household cleansers to dry on the surface of the sink. Most brands contain chemical additives, which will affect the finish. · Don't... Use drain cleaning products that contain sulfuric or hydrochloric acid · Don't... Leave standing solutions of chlorine bleach and water in the sink for extended periods of time. Chlorides, which are found in most soaps, detergents, bleaches, and cleansers, are very aggressive to stainless steel. If left on the sink too long they can cause surface pitting. Pit Marks or Obvious Corrosion Corrosion is a real threat. Your builder, plumber, or ceramic tile installer, or you may be responsible! Construction chemicals, solvents and household cleaners contain chlorides and acids which can react and damage stainless steel. Chlorine ble...
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Determine the Water Heater Capacity You Need

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This chart will help you estimate the hot water heater capacity one will need assuming a person uses 45 liters per shower or 65 liters on a regular sized tub. Detailed breakdown is based on the following assumptions: a. a person takes 10 mins to shower and consumes approx. 9 liters or 2.378 gallons per minute b. a standard tub has 130 liters volume capacity c. will use 50% of the hot and 50% of the cold water for both the tub and shower. d. water pressure is around 1.5 to 2 bar To give you an idea if you want to make a detailed computation, listed below are the water consumption based on Hansgrohe fittings at around 1.5 bar. 1. basin & bidet mixers : approx.7.0 liters per min. 2. exposed bath shower: approx. flow rate 22 l/min. 3. bath spout : approx. flow rate 25 l/min. 4. ordinary handshower mode is approx. 9.5 l/min without massage spray 5. rain overhead showers depends on the size, from a regular flow rate of 9.5 l/min to 11 l/min for those with limiters, it can go as high as 4...
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Choosing Water Heaters...

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Which heater is for you and your home? Ask yourself which is your priority...cost and space saving or showering pleasure... If space is limited and a single water line is provided like in some condominiums or old houses, a instantaneous water heater is a good choice. If you've invested in a good quality bathroom fixtures and fittings, getting a storage type water heater is more ideal. Here are some facts and comparison between the two... Energy consumption: * wattage may vary depending on brand 1. Instantaneous water heater: -3.5 kilowatts for single point water heaters -6.5 kilowatts for multi point water heaters 2. Storage type water heater: -2.5 kilowatts for 8-26 gals. or 30-100 liters -4.5 x 2 kilowatts for 40-50 gals. or 152-190 liters -5.5 x 2 kilowatts for 65-120 gals. or 247-456 liters Advantages of Multi Point / Single Point Water Heaters (single point heaters have only one line outlet and usually includes a shower set while the multi point is for 2 outlets, has a higher ...
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Cleaning those stuborn limescales...

Our local tap water supply is full of impurities like lime-scales, calcium and other minerals. This is even much more so with a deep well water source. Having to maintain a shiny and dirt-mark-free chrome faucets to be a bit of a challenge. Here are some steps recommended to help maintain the shine in your Hansgrohe fittings... • To remove lime scale, use only products made specifically for that purpose. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not use cleaners that contain hydrochloric, formic, acetic, phosphoric or muriatic acids, as these will cause considerable damage to the finish and to plastic components. • Never mix cleaning materials. • Do not use abrasive cleaning cloths, pads, or sponges. Cleaning Procedures • Clean your faucets and shower products as and when required. Regular cleaning will prevent scale buildup and water spotting. • Follow label instructions. Do not allow any cleaner to remain on the product for longer than necessary. • When using spray cleaners...
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Comparing Siphonic with Wash Down Toilets...

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In wash down toilets, waste is simply “pushed” by free flowing water out of the trapway (usually 4” in diameter). The siphonic method on the other hand, employs a smaller outlet (usually 2” diameter) to slightly trap the flush water until it is filled enough for a siphonic action to pull the contents of the bowl out. Because of this, here are some points of comparison between the two… BOWL SIZE Siphonic flushing requires a bigger elongated bowl to fill water properly to flush compared to the compact version of the wash down. Most Europeans prefer the space-saving models whilst elongated versions are preferred in the United States, thus, US type toilets to siphonic and European toilets to wash down. WATER SAVING Wash down toilets is usually equipped with a DUAL FLUSHING mechanism that can accommodate 3 or 6 gallons per flush for solid or liquid waste. In contrast, siphonic toilets require 6 gallons or more to flush properly. Some countries even mandate 4.5 gallon flush capacity. (...
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