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The latest enhancements for Auto-Drain, include a diverter for dual shower sprays and the Auto-Drain pressure balancing valve 1911 model for facilities that desire a Low Flow shower at 1.50 GPM with integrated Auto-Drain. The diverter allows hospital and nursing home staff to remove stagnant water seamlessly from both the shower head and hand spray Read more

The latest enhancements for Auto-Drain, include a diverter for dual shower sprays and the Auto-Drain pressure balancing valve 1911 model for facilities that desire a Low Flow shower at 1.50 GPM with integrated Auto-Drain. The diverter allows hospital and nursing home staff to remove stagnant water seamlessly from both the shower head and hand spray simultaneously. By specifying the 1911 pressure balancing shower valve, buildings meet 1.50 GPM sustainability goals.

Chicago Faucets is pleased to announce the expansion of its Auto-Drain™  Shower System lineup that addresses the critical need for waterborne healthcare acquired infections. The latest enhancements for the first anti-stagnation shower system include a diverter for dual shower sprays. IN addition the Auto-Drain pressure balancing valve 1911 model has been added for facilities that desire a Low Flow shower at 1.50 GPM with integrated stagnation prevention.

Auto-Drain™ Shower System for stagnation prevention in healthcare is now available with a diverter for dual shower sprays.

The diverter allows hospital and nursing home staff to remove stagnant water seamlessly from both the shower head and hand spray without having to drop the hose. By specifying the 1911 pressure balancing shower valve, buildings meet sustainability goals.

Stagnant water in shower systems poses a significant risk for the spread of bacteria in hospitals, nursing care centers, schools, athletic facilities and other public buildings. In response, Chicago Faucets has enhanced its Auto-Drain™ Shower System to provide comprehensive solutions for mitigating this risk. The Auto-Drain Shower System, a pivotal innovation from Chicago Faucets, is designed to confront this challenge head-on. It is engineered for any facility where stagnant water in the shower is a concern.

“Our enhanced Auto-Drain™ Shower System reflects our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that prioritize both infection control and water conservation,” said Richard Nortier, Marketing Director at Chicago Faucets. “By integrating a diverter for dual shower sprays and offering low flow options, we empower facilities to uphold the highest standards of hygiene while reducing water consumption.”

The Low Flow 1.50 GPM Auto-Drain System, meets EPA WaterSense standards, ensures optimal water efficiency without compromising performance. Combined with the Auto-Drain™ technology, these features contribute to a sustainable and hygienic showering experience.

With its versatility and advanced features, the Auto-Drain™ Shower System prevents water stagnation in healthcare facilities, educational institutions, long-term care and other spaces with public showers. By limiting the spread of bacteria in shower areas, Chicago Faucets helps safeguard the health and well-being of patients, caregivers and staff while promoting environmental stewardship.

The Auto-Drain hose and hand spray system seamlessly integrates into showering spaces. Its user-friendly design and easy installation, making it an ideal choice for hospitals, medical centers and long-term care. The system comprises the Auto-Drain Valve Diverter, Thermostatic/Pressure Balancing Shower Valve or Pressure Balancing Shower Valve, and the Auto-Drain™ Hose and Hand Spray. Additional options such as an ADA grab bar, stainless steel slide bar, and stainless steel or vinyl hoses offer customization to suit diverse facility requirements. A retrofit Auto-Drain version with hose and spray is also available for existing showers.

To learn more about the enhanced Auto-Drain™ Shower System and its innovative features visit: chicagofaucets.com/autodrain.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, the industry’s largest supplier of cleaner water solutions for drinking water, hygiene and sustainable water management, launched an extension to the ezH2O® Bottle Filling Station line to introduce Smart Bottle Filling Stations. Since their release, Elkay’s ezH2O bottle filling stations have been providing cleaner, healthier water to communities across the globe Read more

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, the industry’s largest supplier of cleaner water solutions for drinking water, hygiene and sustainable water management, launched an extension to the ezH2O® Bottle Filling Station line to introduce Smart Bottle Filling Stations.

Since their release, Elkay’s ezH2O bottle filling stations have been providing cleaner, healthier water to communities across the globe. One bottle filling station can save on average 15,000 bottles and 327 pounds of plastic from the landfill each year. In total, ezH2O bottle filling stations have prevented over 67 billion plastic bottles from ending up in landfills.

Now, the ezH2O units have been made smarter. The new connected units offer fresh, filtered water while letting facility managers track stats across every unit. The units are ideal for large offices, airports, colleges and public facilities. Zurn Elkay’s plumbSMART™ software integrates with a variety of smart plumbing products.

Campuses and large complexes can reduce their total cost of ownership by tracking bottles saved, filter status and water usage, and schedule flushing events to help keep lines cleaner. With the ability to monitor filter status across all units it’s easier to plan and anticipate filter replacements. Select enhanced units also feature the quick filter-change wrapper for easy access to the filter for quicker changes. The FillSafe™ recognition will automatically update the LED light back to green when a new filter is installed.

Retrofit options are available for any enhanced bottle filling station manufactured after April 2019. The retrofit kit allows for these units to be connected to a gateway that provides the connected features.

Zurn Elkay is committed to providing greater access to cleaner, healthier drinking water through quality products. When used together, these ezH2O upgrades enhance the installation and maintenance process, making it easier, cost effective, and more convenient. To learn more about ezH2O bottle filing stations, visit elkay.com/ezH2O.

Created with Perfect Mix of Advanced Technology, Powerful Performance, Water Efficiency and Modern Design Niagara®, the leader in high-performance, high-technology, water-saving toilets, recently showed off its Phantom One Piece toilet today at the 2024 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The new Phantom is a fresh blend of design and award-winning technology, offering industry leading Read more

Created with Perfect Mix of Advanced Technology, Powerful Performance, Water Efficiency and Modern Design

Niagara®, the leader in high-performance, high-technology, water-saving toilets, recently showed off its Phantom One Piece toilet today at the 2024 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The new Phantom is a fresh blend of design and award-winning technology, offering industry leading performance and water efficiency that will help customers reduce water consumption and alleviate high utility bills.

The new Phantom One Piece toilet includes Niagara’s patented Stealth Technology®, which has won more than 15 industry and EPA WaterSense® awards for re-engineering the flush into a high-power, low-maintenance, virtually clog-free, water-efficient solution that has saved billions of gallons of the world’s water. This innovative technology has a vacuum-assist pull and a noise-cancelling tank for a whisper-quiet flush. At an efficient 0.8 GPF, the new Phantom One Piece is powerful enough to flush 1,000g of miso, is MaP Premium rated, WaterSense certified and impressively surpasses all industry drain line carry standards.

Niagara Phantom One Piece Toilet

The Phantom One Piece displays a modern, sleek design that is ideal for residential, multifamily and hospitality properties. It also offers a comfortable elongated bowl and ADA height. Its design offers a concealed trapway that’s aesthetically pleasing and makes it one of the easiest toilets to clean. The new Phantom includes upgraded components like zinc powder-coated handles available in left or right options and a Fluidmaster® fill valve that dramatically reduces noise.

“Water and money saving solutions continue to be top of mind for many Americans,” said Carl Wehmeyer, executive vice president at Niagara. “Our products help alleviate high utility bills and reduce impacts of drought in the U.S. The Phantom One Piece clearly illustrates how our team continues to innovate and develop high-performing, water-saving products with cutting-edge design that meet the modern needs of our customers.”

Builders and plumbing professionals will find the convenience of a pre-assembled tank extremely useful. Because of this feature, pros can install the Phantom quickly and efficiently, leaving little room for error. The Phantom also offers an extra-large footprint making installation faster and easier leaving less room for errors and providing the ability to cover old tile.

The new Niagara Phantom One Piece boasts an industry leading, 15-year warranty on tank trim, a lifetime warranty on vitreous china and a dedicated team of customer service professionals for the wholesale plumbing channel available to answer questions.

Interested customers can find more information about Niagara’s new Phantom One Piece on Niagara’s website. The new Phantom is available now and sold exclusively through wholesalers across the United States.

Rheem® Endeavor™ Line Prestige® Series iM Heat Pump (RP18AZ) is an ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump, certified with efficiencies of 20 SEER2 / 12.5 EER2 / 8.5 HSPF2, offering one of the highest efficiencies available today. designed for residential heating and cooling. It serves the market segment of homeowners seeking an energy-efficient and versatile solution Read more

Rheem® Endeavor™ Line Prestige® Series iM Heat Pump (RP18AZ) is an ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump, certified with efficiencies of 20 SEER2 / 12.5 EER2 / 8.5 HSPF2, offering one of the highest efficiencies available today. designed for residential heating and cooling. It serves the market segment of homeowners seeking an energy-efficient and versatile solution. Backed by patented industry-first features and 360+1 design the RP18AZ features super-efficient technology, outstanding durability and qualifies for substantial tax credits and rebates.

Other features include:

  • Quiet Operation: Integrated sound-dampening features such as refrigerant tubing design, fan blade approach, composite base pan and innovative compressor and drive technology.
  • PlusOne® Diagnostics & Bluetooth Connectivity: With the Rheem Contractor & EcoNet® Apps, built-in technology makes advanced set-up, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing the product easier than ever before.
  • PlusOne Expanded Valve Space: It provides a minimum working area of 27-square in.
  • PlusOne Triple Service Access: 15 in. wide industry leading corner service access, two-fastener removable corner and easily removable individual louver panels allow for easy maintenance and service.
  • Smart Technology: With the EcoNet® Smart Thermostat, the product offers an overdrive capability of up to 115% to maintain performance in extreme conditions. It also provides precise temperature control, advanced humidity control and greater efficiency.

Please visit Rheem for more information.

Affordable price points and on-trend design continue to stay at the forefront in the brand’s new 2024 launches Peerless® is expanding its portfolio with brand-new contemporary kitchen and bath collections and ADA offerings it showcased at the 2024 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). In an effort to continue providing a variety of styles and Read more

Affordable price points and on-trend design continue to stay at the forefront in the brand’s new 2024 launches

Peerless® is expanding its portfolio with brand-new contemporary kitchen and bath collections and ADA offerings it showcased at the 2024 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). In an effort to continue providing a variety of styles and aesthetics for the home, Peerless continues to show the industry that functional, modern design can be attainable.

Peerless Ezra Bath Collection- Chrome

This year, Peerless® is proud to introduce the Ezra™ Kitchen and Bathroom Collections. Brand new to the Peerless® portfolio, both collections deliver an element of contemporary sophistication. The collections are available in Matte Black and Chrome finishes, with the Bathroom Collection offering Brushed Nickel and the Kitchen Collection offering Stainless Steel. Both collections offer sharp lines, soft curves and ceramic disc valves that deliver long-lasting performance while uplifting any space. In the kitchen, Ezra™ also features Peerless’ POWERinse™ Technology for an extra blast of cleaning power. The new Ezra™ Collections will consist of:

KITCHEN

    • Single-Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet
    • Single-Handle Bar Faucet
    • Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet with Spray
      • Features POWERinse™ Technology

Peerless Ezra Kitchen Collection – Stainless

BATH

        • Single-Handle Lavatory Faucet
        • Two-Handle Widespread Lavatory Faucet
        • Slide Bar with Hand Shower
        • In-wall Diverter Trim
        • Tub and Shower Trim Kit
        • Shower Only Trim Kit
        • Tub Only Trim Kit

Peerless® is also rolling out an expansion of the brand’s Precept® Bathroom + ADA Products. As the brand looks towards a more inclusive kitchen and bath industry, it continues to prioritize accessible upgrades while keeping the look of the fixture front and center. Available in Matte Black, Brushed Nickel and Chrome finishes, the all-new ADA compliant Single-Handle Top and Two-Handle Centerset Bath Faucets provide additional options to help create a coordinated, yet functional space. The expansion now includes:

    • Single-Handle Lavatory faucet
    • Two-Handle Centerset Lavatory Faucet
    • ADA Hand Shower and Valve Trim
    • ADA Wall Bar – 36″

“As a brand who sees the value in feedback, we pay very close attention to our customer’s needs in the home,” says Peerless® Senior Brand Manager, Kiran Singh. “By continuing to push out on-trend design like in the all-new contemporary Ezra Kitchen and Bath Collections, we’re able to provide additional variety with the spaces we can outfit. Peerless looks forward to a fully functional, well designed and affordable future for all.”

For more information about Peerless and its offerings, visit www.peerlessfaucet.com or follow Peerless on InstagramFacebook or Pinterest.