Switch to Low-Flow: Save Money, Save the Planet

Restaurants are notorious for wasting water. From rinsing dishes before sanitizing in the dishwasher, to dumping nearly full glasses of water down the drain, there are so many water-wasting events that you can prevent.

Using low-flow appliances is a no-brainer way to start saving big on the bottom line. In this blog, we’ll talk about how swapping your old appliances to low-flow can help your establishment become more eco-conscious and, in turn, save you thousands of dollars every year. The easiest way to conserve water (and money) is to start with the hardware itself.

Here’s how it works

Average sinks typically use up to 8 gallons-per-minute (GPM) while sinks with high-flow aerators use around 2.2 GPM. Low-flow aerators use a modest .5 GPM or less. How is this possible? It’s easy. Low-flow is simply air mixed with water to generate a steady stream of water and a barely noticeable change in water pressure. No matter what appliances you have, find plumbing supplies for the hardware in your kitchen

Spray values

There’s a chance your kitchen has not one, but two or three spray valves. They can either be a massive water-waster or an excellent opportunity to help you meet your sustainability goals and offset your water bill. T&S Brass® is one of our favorite industry-leading brands, manufacturing pre-rinse spray appliances that help lower the price of your water bill. A couple of our favorite selections from T&S Brass include the classic 1.07 GPM Low-flow Spray Valve and the Spray Value with Gray Rubber Bumper. Switching to low-flow spray valves is an integral move in transforming your entire establishment into an ecosystem that supports your sustainability goals.

Aerators 

Aerators can be one of the most cost-effective conservation measures. For maximum water efficiency, the lower the GPM, the better. Choose aerators that have flow rates of no more than 1 GPM. By adding a low-flow aerator to your existing faucet(s), you can significantly reduce the amount of water wasted while still maintaining a clean and healthy kitchen. With hundreds of different types of faucets to choose from, we have exactly what you need for the back and front of the house. If you’re not quite sure how to navigate the wide world of commercial plumbing, follow us. We’ll make it easy.

Electric metering 

It’s not possible to stop your customers from using water (nor would we want to) but there are ways to regulate water flow for your restrooms so that customer expenses aren’t as big a drain on your water bill. Appliances with a predetermined amount of water like low-flow timed faucets help to prevent water waste by forcing the water off after a certain amount of time. Commercial faucets for your kitchen like wall mount faucets, pre-rinse faucets, and mop sink faucets are available for less at etundra.com. 

See how much you can save

Sustainable low-flow water-saving units and adaptors can help save thousands of dollars per year. Use this water-savings calculator to see how much a T&S Brass (one of our best-selling brands) low-flow aerators can save you. If you want to save even more, combine those savings with the amount you get back by switching to a T&S Brass spray valve. Here’s how to find out how much you’ll save by switching. T&S Brass offers products that are sustainable and long-lasting – perfect for any high functioning establishment. They perform better than their less-efficient counterparts and generally qualify you for a tax incentive for helping to reduce water usage in your community.  We carry a diverse selection of plumbing faucets, faucet parts, and pre-rinse parts from industry-leading manufacturers like T&S Brass Plumbing, Encore Plumbing, Krowne, Fisher and more.

Eco-friendly is the new standard. New regulations concerning water use means that there’s no longer a choice to be eco-friendly—it’s the way of the world. Lucky for you, being green helps the environment and your wallet. To learn more about eco-friendly, money-saving appliances, visit etundra.com today and ask to speak with one of our customer service representatives.

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