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Three Different Kitchen Sinks
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Eric Webber on
If our project has three different kitchen sinks with varying flow rates (ie SK-1: 1.0GPM, SK-2: 1.5GPM etc), how do I enter the usage for the FTE in the project?
Rainwater capture artificial retention pond
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by John Covello on
Hello, We are looking to use rainwater capture to provide for our site's sanitation and irrigation needs. There is no potable water actually available for the site currently from local sources.
Pot washing sink
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Christine Harvey on
I saw a comment on this site that implied the water used for pot washing sinks and kitchen food prep sinks can be excluded from the calculations, can someone verify that for me?
Faucet flow rate test and restraining measure
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Charlie Zhu on
Hi. As requested by the review team, we need to prove the faucet flow rate. However, we can not find any data from the manufacturer. We use a basin and a stopwatch to test the flow rate.
WEp1 calculator gender
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by VICTOR MORENO on
In v2009 WEp1 calculator, the toilet is divided by gender (male and female. If the % male-female is 50%-50%, it might point to 50% in "percent of occupants" cell each.
Default or maximal fixture uses ? flow restrictors ?
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Nicolas MOLLE on
Hello, I have two questions about this prerequisite: 1st. Are the flow described in the baseline a maximum flow for the project ?
Use of bidets in an office bathroom for NC 2009 project
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Guillermo Brunzini on
As far as I know, bidets are considered process water fixtures, so do not need be included in the water saving calculation, is that correct?
Flow Restrictors
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Malek Abualhaj on
Hello, we have non compliant faucets and showerheads, therefore, we are going to install flow restrictors. Would we need to test them at 60 and 80 psi?