PLUMBING FIXTURES
TECHNICAL DATA |
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Classic and
Sentry Washfountains
Comparative Washfountain Costs & Water Consumption
Comparison
Information*
The table below illustrates a cost comparison based on 1
washfountain versus 8 lavatories according to the following criteria:
- Washfountain - circular 54" washfountain with
foot control, constructed of precast terrazzo (8 user stations).
- Lavatory - 20" x 18" wall-hung lavatory,
enameled cast iron, institutional grade. Including hot and cold self-closing lavatory
faucets, supplies, stop, trap and strainer.
All costs include installation, overhead, and profit.
* NOTE: This
information is copyrighted by R.S. Means Company, Inc. It is reproduced from the 1996
edition of Means Plumbing Cost Data with permission. (Page 32D, 32I Lavatory Battery Mount
vs. Washfountains.)
| Total Cost for 8 single commercial lavatories |
= $5,992.00 |
| Total Cost for 1 circular washfountain |
= $3,075.00 |
| TOTAL SAVINGS |
* $2,917.00 |
Water Consumption
Classic Washfountains
Classic washfountains utilize a non-sectional
sprayhead module in which the entire sprayhead can be activated by one user. Classics can
save as much as 80% in water consumption because they serve groups of several users with
slightly more water than used by one person at an individual lavatory.
Sentry
Washfountains
Sentry washfountains utilize a sectional sprayhead
module in which each user activates his own spray nozzle. When compared with individual
faucets, the sectional sprayhead allows each station to save 2.25 GPM; as an example, 3
people using one Sentry would result in a water consumption of 1.5
GPM compared to 8.25 GPM for 3 individual faucets (a savings of 6.75 GPM).
The table
below illustrates the maximum water consumption savings offered by the use of Classic and
Sentry washfountains versus a comparable number of lavatories.
Bradley
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and material without formal
notice and without incurring obligation. Verify all rough-in dimensions prior to
installation. |
