Taranta Going Green » Water conservation

WES-1000 Sloan Waterfree Urinal Installed

jduarte — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:59:47 +0000

We have installed a waterless urinal in the mens bathroom, the Urinal reduce water and sewer costs, maintenance and repair bills, and create more hygienic, odor-free restrooms. A Sealed Cartridge eliminates the need for water, typically conserving 40,000 gallons per unit per year. Installing Waterfree Urinals ensures meaningful water savings. In addition, Waterfree Urinals do not require costly supply piping to fixture. The cartridge acts as a funnel directing flow through the liquid sealant, preventing any odors from escaping. Next, the cartridge collects sediment, allowing the remaining waste to pass freely down the drain. The heavy-duty cartridge is the main component and is installed at the base of the urinal. A biodegradable sealant liquid is contained within the cartridge. A barrier is formed between the drain and the open air by the liquid sealant, eliminating odors. The cartridge is designed to collect uric sediment. The remaining liquid, which is non-corrosive and free of hard water, is allowed to flow into the drainage pipe. The result: no wasted water and an odor-free environment. Maintenance is performed by replacing the cartridge after 7000 uses with a provided key. One more step to our water conservation commitment.

Chef Jose Duarte featured as a case study for Kraft Foodservice Business Solutions

jduarte — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:36:05 +0000

Kraft Foodservice, Business Soultions features Taranta and some of the EcoFriendly changes. Click here to view the page

Sloan Dual Flush Flushometer – Bathroom install

jduarte — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:32:38 +0000

We have just installed 2 water conserving fixtures in the ladies restroom to help save water. By installing these new water saving devices we are continuing our Eco Friendly efforts.
The new valves have a Dual-Flush feature which can save up to a 1/2 a gallon of water per flush. Depending on the need, you can either tilt the handle UP for a reduced flush – this is for times when you are only flushing liquid and light paper waste. Or, you can tilt the handle Down for a full flush – this is for solid waste. These new Dual-Flush valves can save a tremendous amount of water, but only if they are used properly. Also the new handles on the valves are Green; the handles are coated with specially formulated antimicrobial coating to protect against germs.

Installed 3 Bricor BO64 PRV 0.64 gpm @ 60 psi

jduarte — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:00:41 +0000

As technology advances we see the need of continuing our efforts to conserve water. We have recently changed our pre rinse valves from a 2.65 gpm, to a T & S Brass of 1.24 gpm, we made an entry in our blog about the potential savings with that valve. Two weeks ago we were given by National Grid, 3 Bricor BO64 PRV that restricts the flow of water to 0.64 gallons per minute, there is more pressure on the rinse and we are expecting to cut in a half our average pre rinse hot water consumption now, so we are going from 1.24 gpm to 0.64 gpm, we expect additional savings in water, sewer and gas.