Installing an electric tankless water heater proves to be cost-effective and... More
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Remodelers should weigh other upgrade opportunities and the possibility of diminishing returns before moving forward with solar water heating for their clients. More
Kohler. The industryís first one-piece, 1.0-gpf, high-efficiency toilet with pressure assist technology, the San Raphael Pressure Lite uses compressed air to propel water for strong flushing power. According to the firm, the toilet, which carries the EPA WaterSense label, can save a household of four 7,000 to 10,000 gallons of water a year versus a standard 1.6-gpf model. The unit has Comfort Height seating and an elongated bowl. 800.456.4537. More
Unlike solar-electric energy, which converts just 10% to 20% of the sun's heat to electricity, solar-thermal transfers 50% to 85% of the sun's heat into heated water, according to manufacturers. More
