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NEOREST 750H with Actilight, winner of a 2014 iF International Design Award, offers a state-of-the-art cleansing system that combines the best of our flushing and cleaning technologies to prevent, purify, and control both visible and invisible waste. This ultra high-efficiency dual flush NEOREST uses a mere 1.0 gallons per flush (gpf) for the full flush and 0.8 gpf for the light. Responding to North Americans’ requests, the NEOREST 750H is a larger unit that features inclusive height, rising 17” from base to seat top.

NEOREST 700 is an ultra high-efficiency dual flush, inclusive height model. It offers TOTO’s eWater+ system. After each flush, the NEOREST 700H mists the bowl with electrolyzed water, which has a slightly acidic pH value, to keep the bowl fresh and clean longer. eWater+ technology reduces the need for harsh chemicals during cleaning, which benefits the planet and saves consumers money on cleaning products. NEOREST 550H is a compact design ultra high-efficiency model, which offers eWater+ technology and our ultra high-efficiency flushing system. It is ideal for a powder room and small bath space.

AERO SHOWER SYSTEM offers AeroJet+, air injection and pulse technology, and Gyrostream to provide a luxuriant showering experience that is water responsible, using 20% less water than a conventional shower. Available in both rain showerheads and handshowers and in Classic and Modern design.

CONNELLY SUITE is a Traditional design collection inspired by the timeless sophistication of classic Hollywood imbued with the curvilinear aesthetic of the Arte Deco. The Connelly Suite offers a widespread or single handle high-efficiency lavatory faucet, undermount lavatory, shower system, and high-efficiency dual flush toilet. KEANE FAUCET COLLECTION melds modern fluidity with classic design elements for an elegant, approachable faucet suite that complements traditional, transitional, and contemporary bath decors. This affordable faucet collection is available in a widespread or single-lever option.

ULTRAMAX II 1G is a one-piece, ultra high-efficiency 1.0-gpf toilet with our Double Cyclone flushing system, the market preference for flush engines.

VIVIAN ALTA HIGH-EFFICIENCY FAUCET joins the affordably priced Vivian Collection. This high arc faucet features inclusive design lever handles for ease of use by people of all ages – an example of TOTO’s Total Design philosophy.

ECO DRAKE TRANSITIONAL HIGH-EFFICIENCY TOILET flares gently as it rises to support a generous lid with a distinct lip that has been molded into a shelf, creating newfound space for toiletries, tissues, or other bathroom necessities. WASHLET B200 is TOTO’s Washlet B100 as the newest introductory model, at a price point that is perfect for those eager to start enjoying this world-famous product line. It offers a new remote control design and additional features. Please visit our digital press kit to access the press releases and high-resolution digital images for these TOTO innovations.

New Signet Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Features Expanded Communication Capabilities

GF Piping Systems has introduced the Signet 2610-41 Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor featuring expanded communication protocol capabilities. The 2610-41 Sensor utilizes optical technology to measure dissolved oxygen with high reliability and accuracy in a wide variety of applications.

The new sensor model incorporates the Signet Sensor System Link (S3L) digital communication link that allows direct connection to the Signet 9900 SmartPro® Transmitter Generation III as well as to the Signet 8900 Multi-Parameter Controller.  These connection capabilities provide enhanced system control and versatility.

The company’s Signet 9900 Transmitter Generation III supports the new sensor with a dedicated Dissolved Oxygen (DO) instrument that allows for selection of measurement type, ppm, percent saturation, or partial pressure of oxygen.  The transmitter also allows for setting of system specific parameters to increase the accuracy of the dissolved oxygen measurement.

“The 2610-41 DO Sensor when used in conjunction with the 9900 Transmitter, provides an excellent cost-effective dissolved oxygen monitoring system,” says Dave Vollaire, Instrumentation Product Manager.  “Plus, GF Piping’s optical dissolved oxygen technology requires no membranes or filling solutions that in other technologies need frequent replacing.  This helps reduce maintenance costs.”

The 2610-41 incorporates all the inherent advantages of the original model including rugged materials of construction that can withstand the harsh environments of both fresh and saltwater applications.  A built-in Modbus RS485 and 4 to 20 mA current loop outputs provide ease of interface to existing control systems. Operating capabilities feature a measurement range of 0 to 20 mg/L, 0 to 200% saturation, and accuracies of ± 0.1 mg/L for 0 to 8 mg/L and ±0.2 mg/L for 8 to 20 mg/L.  An optical sensor cap with built-in calibration eliminates the need for field calibration and has a one year lifetime compared to membrane life, which is typically three to six months.  The sensor is CE and FCC approved and available with two week lead-time.

The Signet Dissolved Oxygen Sensor is suitable for use in a wide range of applications including municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, drinking water reservoir monitoring, environmental water discharge monitoring and aquaculture and aquatic life support.

via New Signet Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Features Expanded Communication Capabilities – GF Piping Systems.

Designing a Desert Oasis: Achieving LEED Certification With Copper

Highlighting the integrated design approach of the innovative Arizona Health Sciences Education Building, video case study offers CE credits for architects

Together with GreenCE, the Copper Development Association (CDA) has developed a two-part video case study, highlighting the craftsmanship of the Health Sciences Education Building at The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix (HSEB) as one of the most innovative, sustainable construction projects in the United States utilizing copper.

Now available, “Oasis: Designing a LEED Campus in the Desert – Part 2,”  the video case study discusses how the integrated design approach affected the cost and design of the HSEB building; describes the role of the contractor in LEED implementation during construction; details the MR (Materials & resources) and IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) credits that the contractor has a primary responsibility for during construction; explains the roles and responsibilities of various construction team members for the commissioning process as it relates to Enhanced Commissioning (EAc3); and articulates internal and external conditions of a project that can affect Increased Ventilation (IEQc2). Architects can register for the free online course on the GreenCE website. Part one can be accessed here.

“Architects can use this course to fulfill both their annual CE requirements and their requirements as a LEED professional as well,” said Wayne Seale, Project Manager and Architectural Applications Specialist at CDA. “It allows them to see copper as a sustainable alternative to other metals. In this case, the copper cladding serves as a sunscreen to keep excessive desert heat out of the building.”

Using nearly 60,000 copper panels and more than 10,000 copper parts, the HSEB is unique in that it features a custom copper-cladding system using 99-percent recycled copper. The abstract pattern of the cladding system was inspired by the building’s surrounding southwestern landscape and was designed by arranging 26 different copper panels in multiple combinations. At 268,000 square-feet, the need for reduced energy consumption played a large role in designing the HSEB, which also required the specifically-engineered cladding system to protect its occupants from the extreme desert environment. The multi-million dollar building opened its doors in the fall of 2012.

With its ability to quickly reject heat, the copper-clad exterior serves as a shield from outside temperatures that often reach as high as 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The sustainable cladding system adapted rainscreen technology, a system typically used in the northwest to control water leakage. A year after its construction, the HSEB is currently targeting LEED Silver certification for this sustainable design.

The HSEB contains six stories of administration and faculty offices, lecture halls, learning studios, flexible classrooms, clinical suites, gross anatomy facilities, laboratories and conference rooms. The new facility serves as a training ground for 1,200 medical professionals each year.

Part II of the video case study is registered with the USGBC and with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for one (1) continuing-education credit. The CE course requires architects to watch the video before answering a 10-question quiz about its content. A score of 80% or higher is required to receive a certificate of completion.

via Designing a Desert Oasis: Achieving LEED Certification With Copper.

Meeting The New Lead-Free Standard

In 2014, a new federal law regarding lead content in plumbing products that deliver water for human consumption will take effect throughout the United States. Once again, Chicago Faucets is leading the way to respond to these new low lead initiatives with ECAST®.

ECAST®, from Chicago Faucets, is the line of durable, high quality brass faucets and fittings that are designed and manufactured with less than one quarter of one percent (0.25%) total lead content by weighted average. These products are intended for installation in locations where the law mandates lead content levels in plumbing equipment or wherever lead content is a concern.

At Chicago Faucets, we are proud to continually take a leadership position on product quality, innovation, conservation, and safety. ECAST® — combined with our water conservation, sustainability, and anti-microbial initiatives — will allow you to specify, install, and use the highest quality commercial grade products that meet or exceed the latest laws, codes, and environmental initiatives.

via ECAST® : Chicago Faucets.