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Tankless
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Water Heaters replace conventional water heaters and will produce a
40% energy savings in your home, endless hot water, and significant
space savings. Premier Plumbing is a Rinnai Authorized Dealer
and specializes in the installation and repair of Rinnai Tankless
Water Heaters. Tankless water heaters produce less CO2
and NOx than conventional gas or electric water heaters.
Rinnai's are
available in natural gas or propane gas and heat the water only when
needed. When water flow is detected the Rinnai begins to heat
the water and will run until the water flow stops. Then, the
unit will stop running immediately therefore not using any
energy. Contrary to popular belief the Rinnai is not
"instant' hot water, but it is "endless". For
more information on instant hot water see below.
A typical life span for a Rinnai
is 20 years or more with proper maintenance in a residential
application. Heat exchangers have a warranty of 12 years and a
5 year warranty on electrical parts. Premier
Plumbing does not sell or service electric tankless water
heaters. However, if you don't currently have natural or
propane gas in your home, we can drop a tank outside and connect the
Rinnai from there.
For more information on Rinnai
Tankless Hot Water Heaters go to www.rinnai.us. |
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Mouse over the picture to
see the conventional water heater.
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Conservation Tips:
 | Set your water heater to between
120° and 130°F. |
| Turn off your conventional water
heater when leaving home for two or more days. |
| Add an insulation jacket to the hot
water tank and insulation on the pipes to retain heat in the system. |
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Low
Consumption Toilets |
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 Low consumption
toilets save water and energy by using fewer gallons of water per
flush. Before 1994, most toilets used 3.5 gallons of water per
flush. Today, 1.6 gallons per flush is recommended. A low
consumption (or low flow) toilet will use 1.28 gallons per flush and can
reduce your water consumption by 20% or more.
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Conservation Tips:
| Check for flapper valve leaks.
Place dye in the tank and leave for 15 minutes. When you return
look into the bowl to see if there is dye color in the water. If
so, it is time for a new flapper. A flapper valve leak can add 5-50%
to the water portion of your utility bill. |
| Check for overflow valve leaks.
Place talc inside the tank. If you see the powder disappear into
the overflow valve, you have a leak. An overflow valve leak can
add 1-25% to the water portion of your utility bill. |
| Avoid using caustic toilet bowl
cleaners such as toilet tank tablets. These products alter the
pH of water in your toilet tank and damage plastic and rubber parts
and cause severe leaks.
Source: JEA |
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low
flow shower heads |
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 Low flow shower heads
provide a quality shower with good water pressure while reducing
water consumption. Low flow shower heads mix air into the
water flow, which is restricted to increase the water
pressure. Shower usage accounts for almost 25% of American
water usage by individuals.
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Conservation Tips:
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Take shorter
showers. A typical shower takes about 8 minutes and uses
about 17 gallons. An efficient shower takes about 3-4
minutes and uses 7.5 gallons. |
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Check for and
repair leaks in the tub diverter valve. |
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Purchase a
high-efficiency shower head, 2.5 gpm or less. Replacing an
old high flow shower head can reduce your water usage in the
shower by 50%.
Source: JEA |
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Hot
Water On Demand Systems |
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The Demand System is designed to move hot water from your water heater to
your most remote fixture (kitchen, master bathroom, etc.) within
seconds. The system is usually installed under a sink. At the
push of a button, the cool water you normally let run down the drain is
circulated back to the water heater through the cold water line.
These systems are expected to last 15-20 years and come with a 5-Year
warranty.
This system fits right under your
sink!
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point-of-use
drinking water system |
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  The
GE Merlin Reverse Osmosis System passes tap water through a series of
filters and membranes to reduce up to 98% of impurities. This system
is compact and fits under your sink. It has continuous flow, so a
storage tank is not necessary. The Merlin requires no pump and no
electricity.
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