10 Advanced Technology Methods For Plumbing
The Architects Diary
Technology has had a significant impact on almost every industry, and plumbing is no exception. Today’s plumbers use a wide range of new and advanced technologies to get the job done faster. More efficient, less complicated, and environment-friendly methods provide the best technical solutions to plumbing issues.
Tankless Water Heaters:
Among prevalent technologies, Tankless Water Heaters can save households’ energy costs between $400 to $600 every year, stated U.S.Department of Energy.
Unlike traditional storage water heaters that are large and can only store a maximum of 80 gallons of heated water, these Tankless Water Heaters are small in size. They can save energy costs at a rate of up to 5 gallons per minute and are helpful for 20 years.
Hot Water Recirculation:
According to the U.S. Census Bureau statistics, between 400 billion to 1.3 trillion gallons of water are wasted nationally by households per year while waiting for water to heat up.
Instead of wasting water by letting cold water run through the pipes until it’s hot, a Hot Water Recirculating pump gives you hot water quickly whenever you need it. Plumbers install this technology on both tankless and storage tank water heaters, although the pumps can be installed near drains, too.
The technology has a scheduled-based timer that automatically shuts off once it makes hot water instantly available during peak usage. In contrast, unused water remains in the tank to prevent waste.
Smart Pipe Technologies
With over 2.2 million miles of the drinking water pipe and 1.8 million miles of wastewater pipe, addressing aging water infrastructure is one of the most pressing issues facing the municipal water sector, reported World Water.
To overcome this issue, the new Smart Water Pipe Technology allows you to immediately detect leaks from a dripping toilet or a burst water pipe and send alerts to a smartphone, guarding against unexpected water damage.
Depending on the device, intelligent pipe technologies monitor temperature and humidity, water flow and usage, or completely shut off the home’s water supply in an emergency.
Smart Shower Heads
In 2020 it was predicted by CowBoyChannel that Smart Shower Heads market size would reach USD million by the end of 2027, with a CAGR of % between 2021 and 2027 due to its convenient options.
This Brilliant shower offers advanced options that include responding to the sound of the voice to start or end a shower and customizing water temperature, steam, and energy-saving features. By installing this shower, water can be reduced when the user steps away from the showerhead or pauses all water flow while monitoring water consumption.
Smart Water Heaters
Since heating water accounts for about 18 percent of a home’s energy usage, claimed US Energy Information Administration (EIA), homeowners looking for ways to save money makes sense.
According to Energy Star, families can save hundreds of dollars a year when switching to a Smart Water Heater, which can be a considerable advantage to budget-conscious homeowners.
Smart water heaters can be remotely turned on or off, so the unit wastes no energy by heating water when no one is home.
Homeowners who want high-tech plumbing and heating features on their water heaters but don’t want to change their appliances can find this intelligent device feasible to install directly on their existing water heaters.
Advanced Toilets
In 2019 Sameer Berry, a Los Angeles-based gastroenterologist-in-training claimed that consumers expect more of the most humble fixtures in their bathrooms as nearly everything becomes automated. Still, there’s not been much innovation there for hundreds of years.
Today, smart toilets are being used by many plumbers that automatically open, flush, or cleanse. Their advanced features include heated seats, air drying, and motion-activated night lights to eliminate fumbling in the dark. Consumers seek innovative plumbing products because of comfort and because they offer increased hygiene and water conservation since we are already facing covid-19’s circumstances.
Conclusion
So, these were some of the plumbing technologies.
With the growing population, conserving water is a necessity. The significant part about these new plumbing technologies is that they not only all have excellent features but are also eco-friendly and prevent wastage of water.
