Overview:

Redwater™ Diverter is a valve placed in the hot water line close to the hot water tap to save the cool water in the hot water supply line.

Product Description:

When a hot water tap is off, the water in the hot water supply line cools down. A Redwater™ Diverter saves the cool water that would otherwise run down the drain while waiting for the hot water to arrive at the hot water tap when the valve is opened again. The valve diverts the cool water to a desired area, such as storage tank, rainwater tank, garden, pool or to livestock water, and allows only hot water to escape from the tap.

A Redwater™ Diverter operates with no electricity and it is suitable for both retrofit and new installations either in residential or commercial applications. Once installed, it does not require any pre-meditated action before using the hot tap to operate – such as pressing a button.

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Country of Origin

Australia

ecospecifier Issues of Concern / Red Lights

Redwater™ Diverter complies with the relevant standards and is safe to use. It is certified to AS 1357.2 (Valves primarily for use in heated water systems - Control valves) and AS 4020 (Products for use in Contact with Drinking Water). However, the manufacture of the brass alloy contains zinc which triggers OH&S issue and potential environmental issues during manufacture. Zinc is also very toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment if zinc fugitive pollution is allowed to occur. Provided that manufacturing process is adequately regulated and monitored, this issue is considered as a low risk. This is not an issue for the product in use as the zinc is securely bonded within the brass.

Assessment Comparison

hot water fittings

Keywords / Alternatives

diverter, hot water system

Availability:

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Other information:

Information last verfied on 03/02/10.

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

ENERGY/GREENHOUSE

Potential less GHG/ODP down stream

HABITAT & LAND

Reduced terrestrial impact Reduced aquatic impact

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

Reuse potential Reduced transport energy Reduce material use

HUMAN HEALTH

Reduced toxics or carcinogens

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

Reduced chemical toxicity through Life Cycle Low/no carcinogens through life-cycle Reduced smog-forming potential

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

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