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NC-2009 WEc3:Water Use Reduction

sensor vs. aerator

Ashley Nedza

Project Designer, LEED AP BD+C

Baskervill

LEEDuser Basic Member

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May 13, 2014

It seems that having a faucet with a sensor could actually save more water than a faucet with an aerator because the sensor will actually cut the water off. Does anyone have an opinion on this? Does anyone have experience using both the sensor & aerator in an ultra low flow faucet and have hot water issues?

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Sat, 07/26/2014 - 11:06

Ashley, I think an aerator is a given in terms of reducing water use, and adding a sensor is a good additonal step. This is done all the time and works well.

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