Low Water-flush Toilet

The commercial toilet of choice

Despite the vital role it plays in effective sanitation, the toilet has not fundamentally changed since the late 1800s. With UK toilets averaging 9 litres per flush and accounting for up to 70 – 85% of commercial water use in buildings it’s easy to see why traditional toilet systems have become inefficient for modern use.

Previous efforts to reduce the amount of water used for toilet flushing have had performance and convenience implications and in the main, received poor reviews from users. Recognising the need for an alternative solution which uses less water and performs better inspired the development of Propelair.

Save Water

Toilet flushing can account for up to 48% of water consumption in commercial buildings. Changing your toilets to a more efficient technology can really pay dividends when seeking to save water and energy.

Uses up to 84% less water

Propelair uses only 1.5 litres of water per flush, a fraction compared to the UK average of 9 litres. Average flush volumes can be significantly higher than their cistern capacity due to double flushing, leakages and filling while still flushing.

Benefits

Save Money

Ease budgets with instant savings.

Boost Building Efficiency

Boost building performance and reduce operational costs.

Environment

Improve your company’s carbon footprint and environmental performance.

Legislation

Propelair exceeds environmental planning legislation such as Part G of the Building Regulations and Code for Sustainable Homes.

Measurable results

Savings can be accurately measured over time, helping your business to anticipate incoming costs and plan for future budgets.

Environmental Care

Saving water demonstrates your company’s commitment towards sustainability and the environment.

Global Recognition

Propelair reaches the highest performance rating under BREEAM’s water efficiency guidelines.

Operational Efficiency

Using less water and energy boosts resource efficiency and building performance.

Reduce Carbon

Propelair’s significant water savings help organisations to reduce their environmental impact by becoming more efficient and using less resources.

Uses up to 80% less energy

Boosts resource efficiency and building performance.

Creates up to 80% less carbon

Less energy for water and waste processing, meaning the toilet’s carbon footprint is reduced by an average 80%.

How it works…

1.Propelair® has a two-section cistern; one for air and one for water

2. Before Flushing, the lid is closed to form a seal

3. When the flush sensor is activated water enters the pan to wash it, followed by air from the unique patented pump. The air cannot escape due to the sealed lid. This pushes out the entire contents of the pan to give a powerful, reliable flush.

4. The remaining water fills the water trap.

5. The flush is completed in 3 seconds with the toilet ready to be re-flushed in 20-30 seconds. (subject to water supply pressure)

Why is Propelair different?

Standard WC

Water flows from the cistern in to the pan under gravity, carrying the waste out in to the drain. They are dependent on a sufficient volume of water to perform the task, but the flushing mechanisms used in standard WCs often result in leaks. Water regulations require all new WCs to have a full flush of no greater than 6 litres. Some standard WCs are available with a full flush volume of under 6 litres, but as water volume reduces, so does available performance. The reduction in water can lead to double flushing.

Dual Flush

This uses the same flushing principle as standard WCs but the cistern is provided with a reduced flush of no more than two thirds of the full flush which is intended for liquids as opposed to the full flush intended for solids. Again, the reduction in water can lead to double flushing.

Macerating

Instead of flushing with water flow and gravity, waste is shredded into slurry and electrically pumped through small-bore pipes to meet the drain. This can be noisy and prone to blocking the shredder.

Pressure assisted

These systems improve performance by using the pressure of the incoming refill water to compress an air store, which acts upon the next flush to boost water flow into the pan.

Vacuum

Requires the building to be fitted with a central vacuum drainage system which sucks waste out of toilets during flushing for onward disposal. They require little water to flush due to the power of the vacuum, but are energy intensive and cannot connect to existing drains.

Compressed air

When the toilet is flushed, a trap door opens to allow the waste to drop into a second compartment, which a compressed airline is able to pressurise to force the contents through a small-bore waste pipe.

Installation benefits to your business:

Positioning flexibility

Toilets can be installed anywhere, working within your design plans.

Saves space

Small bore pipes use significantly less space than conventional drainage systems

Eliminates drain alteration costs

If repositioning of the toilet is required.

Add toilets

Without having to extend the existing drainage system.