Level 1 plumbing, unit 103

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why is it important to conserve water and electricity in domestic dwellings.

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•Less harmful to the environment

•Release of co2 into the atmosphere during the production of electricity

•To prevent water shortages

•The conservation of energy sources during the production of power

•It saves money

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Flow reducing valve

Offer an accurate

control to the flow of water

in a system

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Spray taps / water saving device

These are either integral or screw in

Components to restrict the flow of

Water from a tap outlet.

A common restriction is 6lts per minute

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Low volume WC flush

dual flushes to reduce wastage.

6lts with a part flush of 4lts.

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Prevents the waste of water from taps not shutting off properly and Dripping taps where tap washers or seating's are defective.

Prevents the waste of water from float operated valves. These need to shut off when the correct water level has been reached, and if they don’t water will be discharged from the over flow and wasted.

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Promoting user awareness:

In forming the customer of how to use an item correctly and the maintenance requirements of the installation can save the customer water consumption in the long run.

use a shower instead of a bath

part fill a kettle when boiling.

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Energy efficient lights:

LED use up to 90% less energy

Longer lifespan

Cost savings

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Energy efficient equipment:

Try to purchase energy efficient equipment using the energy label indicator now supplied in appliances manufacturing instructions

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Switching equipment from standby to off

Leaving an appliance on standby still uses electricity

The Energy Savings Trust states that appliance left on standby use between 5-10% and can cost a customer about £80 per year.er year.

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How can we reduce carbon emissions?

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system controls

Double glazing

improved insulation

low energy lighting

A rated appliances

draught protection