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Rainstick Showers - Higher Water Pressure, Using 80% Less Water?

Energy Efficiency,Water,Water Conservation,Water Efficiency,retrofits,Plumbing,Showers,Grey Water

by Rate It Green Team

The Rainstick shower seems to offer the impossible, delivering high water pressure, while using a lot less water.  If you’re concerned about lower water pressure, this product can deliver a better experience for you while sti… more...

  Filed under: Plumbing

0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 03/15/2024 | Last updated: 08/28/2024

There are more to toilets than just low flow

by Matt Hoots SawHorse Design + Build

When low-flow toilets were introduced to the market decades ago, they were a complete failure.  Toilet manufacturers took older models and changed a few parts to be compliant.  I even remember in the '90s, people installed the… more...

  Filed under: Other

0 replies | 1592 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/01/2023

Niagara's One Piece Phantom Toilet - Save on Water Bills and Look Good Doing It

Water Conservation,Toilets,Niagara,One Piece Toilets

by Rate It Green Team

  Niagara’s Phantom One Piece Toilet with Stealth Technology looks great, flushes quietly, and saves on water bills.  We think Green Builder Matt Hoots may have had  too much fun talking toilets with Ma… more...

  Filed under: Toilets

0 replies | 2097 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters by Rheem - 3x More Energy Efficient (Video)

Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Plumbing,Rheem

by Rate It Green Team

Join Matt Hoots and Alan from Rheem for an introduction to Rheem's Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters.  These water heaters are hybird as the combine a heat pump with traditional water heating technology.   … more...

0 replies | 8300 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/02/2023

VIDEO: Learning about the Benefits and Experience of Wall Hung Washlet Toilets, with Toto

Water Efficiency,Bathroom Design,Bathrooms,Washlets,Toilets,Toto

by Rate It Green Team

Have you been wondering about washlet toilets, but maybe you were afraid to ask?  Bill Strang of Toto explained how these toilets work during an interview with Matt Hoots at the National Builders and Kitchen and Bathroo… more...

  Filed under: Toilets

0 replies | 7189 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2023

The Ghost of 1953 - An Installation Story 

Water Conservation,Plumbing,Green Plumbing,Leak Detection,Leak Monitoring,Scary Building Stories,Toilet Sensors

by RichardL Improving NOI through water/energy conservation

It appeared to be a typical installation—or so it seemed. The bright and crisp fall morning of Santa Monica, California, boasted the fragrant perfume of night blooming jasmine coalesced with ocean air.   Our technical manag… more...

  Filed under: Water Conservation

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 10/23/2021 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Helvex Waterless Urinals: Increasing Water Efficiency while Saving Money, Maintenance, and Energy

Plumbing,Waterless Urinals,Bathroom Fixtures,Urinals,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

by Rate It Green Team

Green Builder Matt Hoots was fortunate to engage in a great and informative conversation focused on waterless urinals with Stefana Naicu, and Gerardo Roa of Helvex, a leading Americas manufacturer of water saving bathroom fixtures and… more...

  Filed under: Waterless Urinals

0 replies | 10813 views | Posted on: 03/02/2021 | Last updated: 11/10/2021

Free Webinar: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater 101, November 5, 3 - 4pm

Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Plumbing,Green Plumbing

by Rheem Manufacturing, Water Heating Division

The newest Rheem® Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater is easy to sell, install and service. It’s the most efficient water heater available, offering free cooling as a side benefit of wherever it is installed, making it easy for … more...

1 replies | 581 views | Posted on: 10/24/2020 | Last updated: 04/15/2021

Free Webinar: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater 101, November 3, 10:30am - 11am

Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Water Heater,Energy Efficiency

by Rheem Manufacturing, Water Heating Division

The newest Rheem® Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater is easy to sell, install and service. It’s the most efficient water heater available, offering free cooling as a side benefit of wherever it is installed, making it easy for … more...

0 replies | 1422 views | Posted on: 10/24/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Free Webinar: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater 101, November 12, 3 - 4pm

Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Plumbing,Green Plumbing

by Rheem Manufacturing, Water Heating Division

The newest Rheem® Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater is easy to sell, install and service. It’s the most efficient water heater available, offering free cooling as a side benefit of wherever it is installed, making it easy for … more...

0 replies | 993 views | Posted on: 10/25/2020 | Last updated: 10/25/2020

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