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COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Solutions for Public and Commercial Places /
WATER SAVINGS ENVIRONMENTAL LABELS
Conventional DELABIE
mixer mixer
9 lpm 3 lpm
Water, a precious resource DELABIE’s mixers and taps are designed for public 0% 90%
Water bills are increasing due to the scarcity and commercial places. Their performance level
of water and the increasing costs of treatment fully exceeds the highest standards required by
and redistribution. In developed countries, average accreditation schemes such as WELL, WEPLS, EU
water consumption per person has multiplied by 10 Ecolabel, European Water Label, etc. which are mostly
in a century and doubled in the last 30 years concerned with domestic mixers and taps.
(Source: Centre for Information about Water, France).
DELABIE is committed to the main environmental
In public and commercial places, the average labels for buildings such as BREEAM, LEED, HQE, etc�
consumption is 50% higher than for domestic use. Solutions for optimising flow rates and automatic
It represents 200 litres per day, per person� In some shut-off are examples of ways to reduce water 4.8L 0.6L
specific environments (hospitals, hydrotherapy centres, and energy consumption.
etc.) it can even exceed 500 litres per day, per person. 32 sec. 12 sec.
In these environments the users' behaviour is different DELABIE’s mixers and taps can help project managers
as they are not the ones who pay. achieve the highest performance levels for buildings Water saving per use
Any malfunctions or leaks in public and commercial within these schemes. For more information see page 8. (electronic basins)
places take longer to be reported and fixed than in a
domestic household.
DESIGN
Lowering water consumption
For better control of water consumption, the flow rates Commercial environments and design
of DELABIE's water controls are among the lowest
in the world: 3 lpm for basins and 6 lpm for showers. DELABIE's products, known for their endurance
and reliability, have a timeless design�
Split delivery around soaping and automatic shut-off The diversity of the product range fits in perfectly
systems remove the risk of waste through user with any commercial installation.
negligence. The time flow on basin controls is limited In an office building or a shopping centre, it is paramount Optimal time flow
to 7 seconds� that the product design fits in with its surroundings. (basins)
In prisons, products must be resistant and secure:
The WCs’ intelligent 3L/6L dual flush, the urinals’ concealed mechanisms, streamlined design, etc.
3-second flush or the electronic urinals’ high-frequency Design without constraints
mode, are all examples of ways to optimise water
consumption. Aesthetic products are subject to less vandalism
as they are better respected. The smooth shape
All these DELABIE solutions and systems ensure of the mixers and taps reduces the build-up of dirt
significant water and energy savings, and facilitates cleaning. Easy but secure access
without compromising efficiency or user comfort. to the control mechanisms provides easy maintenance.
Example of annual water savings
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Service
Airport station Offices
Number of basins 1,500 20 125
Number 600 250 30
of uses / day
Number of days
open / year 365 365 230
Consumption / year 1,576,800m 3 8,760m 3 4,140m 3
(domestic 9 lpm)
Consumption / year 197,100m 3 1,095m 3 518m 3
(DELABIE 3 lpm) Building ratings
Annual savings
Excluding VAT £9,657,900 £53,655 £25,354
Average price per m 3 of mixed water in the UK: £7 excl. VAT.
See water consumption comparison page 19.
Timeless design
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