Plumbing Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2018
Whether or not you’re designing your new home or just looking to upgrade a kitchen or bathroom in your current house, here are a few plumbing trends to watch in 2018.
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Smart Leak Dectectors
What exactly is a leak detector? It’s a device in your home that senses when a water leak has taken place within your plumbing system. It finds the flow or existence of water and alerts you as soon as it happens. It can even detect floods caused from storms or exterior water contamination. These detectors can be programmed into your main home automation hub to inform you about a flood while you’re away.
As even more property owners look to save on energy and money, tankless water heaters will rise in appeal. These water heaters provide hot water only as it is required at a rate of about 2 to 5 gallons per minute. And they come in both gas-fired and electric models. Smaller than traditional water heaters, so they’re great if space is at a premium.
Hands Free Plumbing Fixtures
This trend in home plumbing and has come to be well-liked in the past few years. The developed countries have been trying for years to identify a way to help prevent the waste of water that takes place while cleansing hands or showering. These faucets will begin running as soon as you move your hands closer to them. The sensor detects your hand, and the water begins streaming down. It quits as soon as you remove your hands, so there is little question of wasting water. Similarly, your shower commences operating as soon as you stand beneath it and shuts off when you move out of the way.
Smart Dishwashers
One example of appliances that integrate both technology and eco-friendly purposes can be found in dishwashers. Suppliers continue to develop products that meet higher energy-efficiency standards and save water, with some even making use of water from the rinse cycle for the next wash. An average family who cleans dishes four times per week could possibly save 700 gallons of water each year with the use of a smart dishwasher, according to Reviewed.com.
LED TEMPERATURE MONITORING
Speaking of smart technology– some faucets and appliances now come with attached LED lighting and screens that allow you to monitor temperature control. Bathroom faucets can give you the precise temperature readings of the water coming out and use LED lights to visually direct you. For example, if the water plate or water flow changes blue, the water is cold. If it turns red, the water is warm. These components use a built-in magnet that produces power via water flow when the valve is turned on.
