Some Ideas about Green Plumbing
In today’s age of decreasing water supplies, increasingly tough water
restrictions in many areas of North Carolina are forcing people to take a look
at their water usage within the home. Even if your area doesn’t currently have
water restrictions, water is a valuable commodity that shouldn’t be wasted. By
taking a look at your existing plumbing and seeing where you can improve, you
can save water, money and the environment.
Why Go Green?
There are many advantages to green plumbing – the main ones being that it
saves water and money. Green plumbing can encompass:
*rain water harvesting
*toilets and washing machines that use rainwater
*grey water treatment systems
*sewage treatment systems and septic tanks
*water saving devices such as pressure reducing valves and 6/3 dual flush toilet
systems
*solar hot water
If you choose to use green plumbing components within your North Carolina home,
then you may get rebates from your state or federal government. You will also
reduce your water and energy bills and may even improve the resale value of your
home.
By taking advantage of green plumbing systems such as water heaters, you will
also free yourself from the tough water restrictions that are being imposed in
many areas of North Carolina, and you can maintain your lawn and garden using
the rainwater collected on your property.
Solar Hot Water Systems
Hot water systems can use a lot of energy within the home. Switching to a
solar hot water system can save electricity. There is no need to be worried
about running out of hot water as solar hot water systems generally store more
hot water than conventional systems do. If you get a few rainy or cloudy days,
you will still get hot water as the thermostat will turn the booster on to heat
the water to the required temperature.
Talking to a professional Charlotte
plumber will help you decide which solar hot water system is right for you.
Things to consider include how many people will be using it, when you take your
showers (morning or night), what rebates you may get from the local or state
government, and the condition of your existing hot water system and plumbing.
Many electric hot water heaters can be retrofitted with solar panels.
Water Tanks
Water tanks are a great way of saving water in the home. Whether you use it for
outdoor purposes only or connect it to the toilet or washing machine, you should
talk to a professional to ensure that the tank will meet your requirements.
Tanks may be installed when renovating or building your home or alternatively
they can be retrofitted, although retrofitting can make the plumbing costs more
expensive, especially if you are connecting to internal plumbing.
There are a few things to remember when installing a water tank. Firstly, it
needs to operate separately from the mains water supply and, if it cannot, you
will need an air gap between the tank and the water supply, to ensure that there
is no backflow. A plumber will be able to help you in this regard. The tank also
needs to be connected to a drainage system so that any overflow can be removed.
Also, any plumbing that is associated with the installation and maintenance of
the tank must be done by a licensed plumber.
Water tanks may be made of polyethylene, metal, concrete or fibreglass and can
be placed above or below ground depending on your requirements. Rainwater tanks
are also not subject to water restrictions unless they are topped up by mains
water.
If you are looking for a professional plumbing company, please call us today at 704-332-1119 or complete our online request form.
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