November 15th, 2011
By selecting an Elkay water cooler you are on your way to a greener start while also protecting our environment and resources. The Elkay Manufacturing Company was founded in 1920. As they continue to expand, their focus has also shifted from stainless steel sinks and faucets to other commercial plumbing products. Today, Elkay is a leading manufacturer of drinking fountains and water coolers.
The Elkay VRCGRN water cooler series is an energy and water efficient unit. It is over 50% more energy efficient, consumes less water by about 40%, and uses about 8% less refrigerants than other water coolers you see on the market. It is made from 60% recycled stainless steel without any volatile organic compounds. In addition, the Elkay water cooler also uses a low-flow bubbler which reduces the amount of water that is wasted down the drain.
Other Important Facts About The Elkay VRCGRN Water Cooler Series Include:
- The system is free of lead-containing brass parts
- It meets adult or child ADA standards
- Rated for indoor and outdoor Service
- Contains a Vandal-Resistant Bubbler chrome-plated, one-piece design
- The Vandal-Resistant, Single-Action Mechanical Pushbutton is self-closing
- The Pinned Torx Screws are vandal-resistant
- It resists stains and corrosion for years of service
- Ideal for schools and other heavy-use installations
- Available as a single (VRCGRN) or bi-level unit (VRCGRNTL8C)
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July 11th, 2011
As a homeowner you probably have a large hot water heater somewhere in your house. These tall, large tanks are full of hot water and stand the risk of causing a lot of damage if it rusts out and lets the water escape the tank. Generally the standard hot water heater only lasts 10 years. Due to this, more and more people are weighing the benefits of going tankless. Tankless hot water heaters are also known as On-Demand Water Heaters.
When you consider the merits of tankless the question is why isn’t everyone switching over and replacing their standard tank option for tankless? Price is one good reason. They cost more. But there is another consideration to account for: will it be gas or electric.
The return on investment for gas is better than electric. Here’s why….
Gas tankless hot water heaters have more BTUs which keep up better and has a stronger flow rate for recovery. Also, electric costs a little more to operate because you need a dedicated minimum 100 AMP service. So as a homeowner, you will put out more upfront money with an electric tankless hot water heater than with gas.
Nevertheless, Tankless is still a great option. Don’t forget these units, gas or electric, last 2 times longer than the tank hot water heat so you will only be paying for 1 tankless hot water heater in a 20 year period versus 2 tank hot water heaters in the same time frame.
And there’s the feel good factor of the Go Green effort. Saving our landfills from these metal monsters is an intrinsic benefit that doesn’t calculate into the real dollars and cents of going tankless.
If you need a new hot water heater or have an older model that you know is soon to give out and want to learn more about the options, I encourage you to call, email or stop in at one of our 3 convenient locations. We are more than happy to identify what you need and give you some choice.
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May 11th, 2010
Whether you are just replacing or updating your Bucks County bathroom faucet or doing a complete remodeling of your bathroom, choosing the right bathroom faucet will pay off long-time benefits in many ways.
When considering which faucet to purchase for your Bucks County bathroom faucet, you need to consider 3 important criteria
1. how much use will your Bucks County bathroom faucet be getting?
2. how long you intend to reside in your property?
3. what is your budget?
J Lorber Plumbing Supply will guide through the decision making process of replacing your Bucks County bathroom faucet because we are the oldest and most knowledgeable Bucks County plumbing supply company. We are the Home of the Faucet Factory because we have thousands of Bucks County bathroom facuets in stock. Please visit our website for more info on buying your next Bucks County bathroom faucet.
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