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Watersavers promotes Shut off Valves
Now save even more water and achieve BREEAM credits
Watersavers have recently launched a range of Shut off Valves designed to isolate the water supply to certain areas of buildings e.g. toilets, shower blocks, and commercial kitchens when unoccupied (at night, weekends and holiday periods) thereby preventing water wastage and potential damage due to running taps, burst or leaking pipes etc.
Watersavers controls are designed to reduce the financial and environmental impact of water wastage in public and commercial buildings. According to Environment Agency figures one tap left running overnight will use approximately 6480 litres of water. At an average cost of £0.70/m³ this could equate to an annual cost of £1,679 (worst case scenario where one tap in the building is left running each night). Even a single dripping tap can waste a staggering 10,940 litres a year! Both instances represent avoidable wastage.
The range is led by the SOV-100, a 240v fully specified control with multiple sensor and solenoid valve capability, plus optional Building Management System interface. A simplified battery operated version, the SOV-50 has been specially designed for use in remotely situated buildings such as public toilets, camp site shower blocks and washrooms, village halls etc.
Stuart Richards of Watersavers comments ‘we see this technology as a cost effective alternative to the installation of multiple mechanical & electrical controls in buildings and also helps those wishing to achieve BREEAM credits by eliminating unnecessary water wastage’
The SOV-100 is supplied with one or more PIR sensors (either mini-ceiling or single-gang style) to detect occupancy in the designated areas. Brass solenoid valves (in sizes from ½” to 2” BSP) are then controlled to shut off the water supply when the area has been unoccupied for a preset time period which can be set from 10 to 150 minutes. A test mode and status LED’s are provided to assist installation and to confirm operation. Furthermore a free relay contact is provided for connection to a Building Management System if required.
The SOV-50 has been developed as a solution for preventing water wastage in individual remotely situated buildings. The battery powered control with built in PIR sensor can be conveniently located on a wall or ceiling and simply wired to the solenoid valve located on the incoming water supply. The set of batteries supplied will last for typically 3 years and a flashing LED indicates when replacement is necessary.
Watersavers, famous for their Autosave range of Infrared Urinal Flushing Controls has been established for over twenty years and their products have gained a reputation for reliability and ease of installation. All products are designed and manufactured in-house at their head office in Norwich and can usually be supplied from stock for next day delivery.
Enquiries for products with alternative functions and specifications are welcomed.
ENDS
For more information contact: Stuart Richards
Address: Watersavers, Earl Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, Norwich NR13 6NT
Tel: 01603 720999
Fax: 01603 721499
Email: sales@watersavers.co.uk
Website: http://www.watersavers.co.uk
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