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A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.
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During drought periods, an integrated back-up system adds city water to maintain the Durable Energy home’s 11,500-gallon cistern at 25% capacity or more.
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Hot and cold water hose connections and valves are common sources of leaks at kitchen and bathroom faucets.
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Properly install all water-using fixtures, equipment, and appliances such that there are no leaks.
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Right - Pressure reducing valves installed outside the home reduce water pressure before water is distributed to fixtures.
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Right - The pipe penetration is properly flashed and furring strips are installed on each side in preparation for installing cladding
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Right - The water and air control layers are properly integrated around the hose bib
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Right - This water softener filters hard water through a mineral-collecting medium before delivering water to the main plumbing system.
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Right - Water pressure reducing valves should be installed prior to fixture piping such as where water enters the home.
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Showering accounts for 1.2 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States.
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The pipe connections for faucets, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and other water using appliances can be a source of leaks.
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The shower diverter in bath/shower combinations is one of the common sources of leaks in tub faucets.
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Threaded connections are one source of leaks in showerheads and showerhead arms.
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Water pressure reducing valves decrease water pressure entering a home to decrease water usage and improve fixture and appliance performance.
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Water pressure reducing valves decrease water pressure entering a home to decrease water usage and improve fixture and appliance performance.
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Wrong - Exterior drain pipe is exposed and thus subject to being crushed; also it has been allowed to fill with dirt and may be clogged, preventing perimeter drain pipe or downspouts from draining.