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Water Conservation & Showerheads

Water is a finite resource and although the average daily rainfall in the US exceeds 4.2 trillion gallons, water is not always available where it is needed. The demand for water has grown more quickly than our ability to find new water sources. Water shortages can range from being inconvenient to having tragic results for individuals, communities and industry. Water Conservation is a good defense against shortages and is everyone's responsibility. Additional information on Water Conservation is available in our Education Center.

Water Use Standards

The US Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1992 requires minimum standards for the manufacture of certain major household appliances, commercial equipment and plumbing products such as toilets, faucets and showerheads. Examples of household plumbing fixture water use standards:

• Faucets - 2.2 gallons per minute (gpm) at 60 psi water pressure.

• Showerheads - 2.5 gpm at 80 psi water pressure.

• Toilets - 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf).

Benefits of Water Conservation

The typical individual uses about 50 - 75 gallons of water per day. If your household plumbing fixtures do not meet the Energy Policy and Conservation Act standards, there is an opportunity to develop a water conservation plan in your home that is good for you and the environment and can save you about 30% on water use. Water conservation helps keep our supply of fresh drinking water up and the amount of wastewater down. When you conserve water, you benefit in many ways:

With average water costs of $0.0021 per gallon and wastewater costs of $0.00235 per gallon, this would be a cost savings of over $140 per year not including heating, electricity and other associated costs. Your water and cost savings may be significantly greater depending on your costs fr water, wastewater, electricity, heating fuel and your daily water required activities.

Showerheads

There are primarily three types of showerhead designs. Some products include a combination of the different spray types in a single showerhead. Showerheads are rated by flow rates in Gallons Per Minute (gpm) at specific Pounds per Square Inch (psi) water pressure. Higher water pressure will produce a higher flow rate than lower water pressure.

• Aerating - this design mixes water and air together to get a forceful flow of tiny water droplets, dispersed over a broad area. The concept allows a lower flow of water to fell like a higher flow rate.

• Jet Spray - showerheads with this design will have individual streams of water flowing from the showerhead and no air mixture.

• Massage - the massaging action of these showerheads are the result of pulsating water streams that may be configured in a variety of pulse speeds and spray patterns. Massage showerheads often combine with other spray options to provide multi-functionality.

Deluxe Aerating Showerhead l more info
	These showerheads feature an atomizing liquid mist spray that saves water and boosts water velocity. Invigorating, high velocity conical spray pattern. Flow Control Button allows temporary interruption or reduced water flow while lathering for even greater water and energy savings. Works well with low and high water pressure. Rated Flow: 2.0 gpm at 80 psi. Material: solid brass, all metal construction. Available Finishes: Polished Brass, Chrome. Polished Brass Chrome
Deluxe Aerating Showerhead with Flow Control - Chrome Price: $8.95 Deluxe Aerating Showerhead with Flow Control - Polished Brass Price: $11.95 Deluxe Aerating Showerhead Flow Control - Chrome Deluxe Aerating Showerhead Flow Control - Polished Brass Quantity:
Oxygenics SkinCare Aerating Showerhead l more info
	Patented design mixes water and air to create a powerful, stimulating showering experience. Incorporates fluid dynamics to increase water velocity and accelerate it out of the showerhead. Interior components made of DuPont Delrin, providing strength and resistance to corrosion and scale build-up, Comfort Control Lever allows you to adjust water flow from full, invigorating strength to soft, relaxing spray. Self-pressurizing design allows consistent performance in all water pressures above 20 psi. Constructed to withstand pressures to 150 psi and temperatures to 160°F. Includes Teflon pipe thread tape and install guide to ensure installation success. Lifetime Performance Guarantee: against clogging or defects in material and workmanship. Rated Flow: 2.5 gpm at 80 psi. 2.0 gpm at 60 psi. 1.6 gpm at 40 psi. 1.1 gpm at 20 psi Material: ABS plastic housing, Delrin, brass and CBA alloy. Dimensions: 2"w x 5"l. Weight: 0.65 lbs. Available Finishes: Gold, Chrome, Chrome & Gold Trim. Gold Chrome Chrome & Gold Trim
SkinCare Showerhead - Chrome Price: $29.95 SkinCare Showerhead - Chrome with Gold Trim Price: $33.95 SkinCare Showerhead - Gold Price: $39.95 SkinCare Showerhead - ChromeSkinCare Showerhead - Chrome/GoldSkinCare Showerhead - Gold Quantity:
Oxygenics Resort Spa Aerating Showerhead l more info
	Patented design mixes water and air to create a powerful, stimulating showering experience. Incorporates fluid dynamics to increase water velocity and accelerate it out of the showerhead. Interior components made of DuPont Delrin, providing strength and resistance to corrosion and scale build-up, Comfort Control Lever allows you to adjust water flow from full, invigorating strength to soft, relaxing spray. Self-pressurizing design allows consistent performance in all water pressures above 20 psi. Constructed to withstand pressures to 150 psi and temperatures to 160°F. Includes Teflon pipe thread tape and install guide to ensure installation success. Lifetime Performance Guarantee: against clogging or defects in material and workmanship. Rated Flow: 2.5 gpm at 80 psi. 2.0 gpm at 60 psi. 1.6 gpm at 40 psi. 1.1 gpm at 20 psi Material: ABS plastic housing, Delrin, brass and CBA alloy. Dimensions: 3"w x 5.25"l. Weight: 1.0 lb. Available Finishes: Gold, Chrome, Brushed Nickel. Gold Chrome Brushed Nickel
Resort Spa Showerhead - Chrome Price: $44.95 Resort Spa Showerhead - Gold or Brushed Nickel Price: $49.95 Resort Spa Showerhead - ChromeResort Spa Showerhead - GoldResort Spa Showerhead - Brushed Nickel Quantity:
Heritage Adjustable Jet Spray Showerhead l more info
	Provides a traditional shower with individual non-aerated jet streams. Adjustment Control Lever allows you to adjust spray pattern from coarse to fine spray. Rated Flow: 2.5 gpm at 80 psi. Material: solid brass, all metal construction. Dimensions: 1.5"w x 3"l. Available Finishes: Polished Brass, Chrome, Nickel. Polished Brass Chrome Nickel
Adjustable Jet Spray Showerhead - Chrome Price: $11.95 Adjustable Jet Spray Showerhead - Polished Brass or Nickel Price: $19.95 Adjustable Jet Spray Showerhead - ChromeAdjustable Jet Spray Showerhead - Polished BrassAdjustable Jet Spray Showerhead - Nickel Quantity:
Spoiler Massage Showerhead
	Multi-mode showerhead provides three settings: Regular Non-Aerated Jet Spray Pulsating Massage Combination Spray & Massage Pressure compensator provides consistent spray velocity over a wide range of water pressures for reliable performance. Anti-sediment screen prevents water line debris from clogging showerhead. Rated Flow: 2.5 gpm at 80 psi. Material: ABS plastic. Warranty: 1 year. Available Finishes: Gold, Chrome, White. Gold Chrome White
Spoiler Showerhead - White Price: $5.95 Spoiler Showerhead - Chrome Price: $6.95 Spoiler Showerhead - Gold Price: $9.95 Spoiler Showerhead - WhiteSpoiler Showerhead - ChromeSpoiler Showerhead - Gold Quantity:
Spoiler Pause Massage Showerhead l more info
	Multi-mode showerhead provides four settings: Regular Non-Aerated Jet Spray Pulsating Massage Combination Spray & Massage Pause - low, gentle flow for soaping Pressure compensator provides consistent spray velocity over a wide range of water pressures for reliable performance. Anti-sediment screen prevents water line debris from clogging showerhead. Brass connecting collar for durability and strength. Rated Flow: 2.0 gpm at 80 psi. Material: ABS plastic. Warranty: 1 year. Available Finishes: White, Chrome. White Chrome
Spoiler Pause Showerhead - White Price: $9.95 Spoiler Pause Showerhead - Chrome Price: $10.95 Spoiler Pause Massage Showerhead - WhiteSpoiler Pause Massage Showerhead - Chrome Quantity:
Barcelona Massage Showerhead l more info
	Multi-mode showerhead provides three settings: Regular Non-Aerated Jet Spray Pulsating Massage Combination Spray & Massage Easy Dial tab to adjust spray settings. Self Cleaning Design - rubberized water nozzles allow mineral deposits and sediment to be removed from the tips easily. Rated Flow: 2.5 gpm at 80 psi. Material: ABS plastic. Available Finishes: White, Chrome. White Chrome
Barcelona Showerhead - White Price: $13.95 Barcelona Showerhead - Chrome Price: $14.95 Barcelona Massage Showerhead - WhiteBarcelona Massage Showerhead - Chrome Quantity:
Spa Massage Showerhead l more info
	Multi-mode showerhead provides eight settings: Regular Non-Aerated Jet Spray Pulsating Massage Combination Spray & Massage Mist Mist Spray Aeration & Spray Aeration Aeration & Massage Easy Dial tab to adjust spray settings. Self Cleaning Design - rubberized water nozzles allow mineral deposits and sediment to be easily removed from the tips. Rated Flow: 2.5 gpm at 80 psi. Material: ABS plastic. Dimensions: 3.5"w x 4"l. Finish: Chrome.
Spa Showerhead Price: $19.95 Quantity:
Multifunction Massage Showerhead l more info
	Multi-mode showerhead provides three settings: Regular Non-Aerated Jet Spray Pulsating Massage Combination Spray & Massage Limited Lifetime Warranty for manufacturing defects. Self Cleaning Design - rubberized water nozzles allow mineral deposits and sediment to be easily removed from the tips. Rated Flow: 2.3 gpm at 80 psi 2.2 gpm at 60 psi 1.9 gpm at 40 psi 1.5 gpm at 20 psi Material: ABS plastic. Dimensions: 2.75"w x 4"l. Available Finishes: Chrome, Polished Brass, Nickel. Polished Brass Chrome Nickel
Multifunction Showerhead - Chrome Price: $19.80 Multifunction Showerhead - Polished Brass or Nickel Price: $30.60 Multifunction Massage Showerhead - NickelMultifunction Massage Showerhead - ChromeMultifunction Massage Showerhead - Polished Brass Quantity:
Spa Rain Massage Showerhead l more info
	Multi-mode showerhead provides five settings: Regular Non-Aerated Jet Spray Pulsating Massage Combination Spray & Massage Aeration Aeration & Spray Includes 9" chrome plated brass, adjustable shower arm to get the showerhead to the right position for you. Overhead design simulates a drenching rain shower. Easy Dial tab to adjust spray settings. Self Cleaning Design - rubberized water nozzles allow mineral deposits and sediment to be easily removed from the tips. Rated Flow: 2.5 gpm at 80 psi. Material: ABS plastic. Dimensions: 6.25"w x 5.25"l showerhead only. Finish: Chrome.
Spa Rain Showerhead Price: $39.95 Quantity:

Showerhead Accessories

There are several accessories that provide additional control and options to your showerhead.

• Flow Control Valves - allows you to adjust the amount of water flowing through the showerhead to provide additional cost savings.

• Shower Diverter Valve - Allows you to attach two fixtures to a single shower arm. Changes the direction of water flow to attached shower devices such as fixed showerheads and hand held showerheads.

• Extension Arm - this attachment will allow you to adjust the showerhead to any position, high or low. Most applicable where more height is needed or "Rainfall" type showerheads are used.

Shower Flow Control Valve
	Control the flow on any showerhead with this device. Installs before the showerhead. Allows temporary interruption of water flow while lathering for even greater savings. Brings water flow down to a trickle to maintain hot/cold mixing settings. Standard 1/2" thread size. Material: solid brass, all metal construction. Available Finish: Chrome.
Shower Flow Control Price: $4.95 Quantity:
Push Control Shower Diverter Valve l more info
	Push-down, pull-up diverter valve changes the direction of water flow. Very high quality construction and finish. Used in applications such as connecting both a fixed showerhead and a handheld showerhead to a single shower arm or shower filter. Diverts water from one fixture to another. Standard 1/2" thread size. Material: solid brass, all metal construction. Available Finishes: Polished Brass, Chrome, Nickel. Polished Brass Chrome Nickel
Push Control Diverter Valve - Chrome Price: $18.95 Push Control Diverter Valve - Polished Brass and Nickel Price: $29.95 Pushdown Diverter Valve - ChromePushdown Diverter Valve - Polished BrassPushdown Diverter Valve - Nickel Quantity:
Adjustable Shower Extension Arm l more info
	Adjustable extension arm allows you to reposition shower fixtures to various heights. Very high quality construction and finish. 9" extension distance with locking turn handles. Attaches to Standard 1/2" thread size. Limited Lifetime Warranty for manufacturing defects. Material: solid brass, all metal construction. Available Finish: Chrome.
Adjustable Shower Arm - Chrome Price: $21.60 - Save Big! Adjustable Shower Extension Arm - Chrome Quantity:

Faucet Flow Controls

Aerators mix water with air to provide the feeling of forceful water flow. Optional features allow more convenient operation and flow adjustment as needed to provide further cost savings.

Standard Aerator
	1.5 gallons per minute at 80 PSI. Perfect for lower flow requirements of bathroom sinks. Solid brass construction with chrome plated finish.
Aerator Price: $0.45 Quantity:
Aerator with Flow Control Button
	1.5 gallons per minute at 60 PSI.