Cost effective solutions to reducing water
May 28th 2010 Dart Valley Systems offer a comprehensive range of water saving products couples with unrivalled expertise in providing cost effective water efficient solutions for washrooms.
WC Flushing Save 30%
The no-touch WC Flushvalve is the most robust and reliable WC Flushing device and was awarded ‘Enterprise 2000 Innovation and Technology Award’. The product saves 30% - 40% water retro-fitted to old larger cisterns.The WC Flushvalve is on the Water Technology list and other benefits include; robustness, hygiene, ease of use and aesthetics.
Urinal Controls Save 80%
DVS offer a broad spectrum of urinal flushing solutions, including biological sleeves, cleaner deodoriser sleeves, individual sensing urinal controls, PIR group controls, wall mounted or flush ceiling mounted. The Flushmatic controller was awarded ‘Best Environmental Product in Australia’. For most applications where the cisterns continually fill and flush the PIR systems suit retrofit and are economical to install saving around 80% of water and keeping the bowls freshest.
Automatic Taps Save 65%
No-Touch automatic taps provide the most convenient water efficient solution for hand washing saving between 50% and 65% water. Other benefits include ease of use, safe pre-set water temperature, hygiene & aesthetics.
Self closing push taps save 40%
The self closing push taps are more hygienic than twist or lever taps as after washing hands they shut off without further contact saving 40% water. It is critical to have these taps in public toilets and areas to ensure users do not leave taps running. Toggle levers are available for ease of use for young children or disabled.
High Standards set at Heathrow Terminal 5
DVS has built a reputation for flexibility and responding to customer requirements, and were ready to meet the expectations of the BAA design team who had a clear vision of what they wanted to achieve for Terminal 5 at Heathrow.
Following the successful installation of other Heathrow terminals Dart Valley Systems has supplied WC Flush valves, urinal controls and automatic taps to Terminal 5 to provide strict control of water use. There was a high level of confidence in the reliability of DVS products and service support, which had been experienced over the past 15 years. This was firmly confirmed by Kelly Stone, the BAA Engineering Leader on the team.The working relationship between BAA and DVS, sharing experiences and ideas that influence product improvements has resulted in the development of optimum water saving products now available as part of DVS standard range.
Lloyds TSB Flushed with Success
Lloyds TSB has a number of key steps in place to manage the organisation’s impact on the environment; among these is a focus of water efficiency and tackling those buildings in its portfolio which have the highest water usage per capita on each site. A two year project started in 2004 which identified 500 sites where water use exceeded 15 cubic meters per capita year.Working with Dart Valley Systems, the company commissioned the installation of DVS Flushmatic Urinal Controls and more than 300 were installed in relevant stores. Chris Wilson of Lloyds TSB said ‘’We were delighted to achieve average reductions of as much as 50% per branch, bringing water use per employee down to 7 cubic metres per year.’’
Good Design in washrooms
Water efficiency in washrooms does not mean reducing hygiene and with good design and optimum product selection toilets can be significantly upgraded whilst simultaneously saving water. More articles from Dart Valley Systems Limited: | 
