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Pressure of Showers in a residential building
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by María Fernanda Aguirre on
Hi! We have a data sheet from a shower which specifies a flow of 7,8 liters/minute at a pressure of 5.5 kgf/cm2 (which is equivalent to 5,39 Bar or 78 PSI).
Faucet flow rate test and restraining measure
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% 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 Reduction—20% 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 Reduction—20% 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 Reduction—20% 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?
Rainwater capture artificial retention pond
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% 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 Reduction—20% 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?
Usage per Occupancy Type
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Jean Marais on
Q1) Why is Part-Time and Full-Time occupants split?
Showerheads and bath
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Daniel Vila on
We have a hotel where some rooms have both, showerheads and baths. One showerhead placed overhead in the bathroom, and the bath placed in the middle of the room. They have different flow-data.