Most of us are not aware of the many ways in which the plumbing industry has improved and how the rapid growth of tech advancements can make people’s homes more efficient, cleaner, and environmentally friendly. Plumbers are now installing, maintaining, and repairing new devices that didn’t exist many years ago…
In the continuously evolving plumbing industry, technology has become a key factor in how professionals do business. This fast-paced environment means workers must be knowledgeable of the newest technology, adding to the value of industry plumbers. Let’s look at some of the technological advancements in the plumbing industry.
- Smart pipes. Water pipe tech can detect a burst pipe or a leak in your bathroom. The best thing about this technology is that it will send a message alert to your phone, alarming you that a leak is detected. There are even greater technologies that can switch off the water supply in case of a flood. You'll also be notified if there's any filtration issue.
- Tankless water heaters. Recent studies have been showing that they've had a lot to do with going green. Let's take an example: a tankless water heater. It is the system we've all known that heats up water as it's needed, further producing more energy than traditional water heaters do.
- Touch free Plumbing fixtures. Touch-free plumbing fixtures are the well-known toilets' and faucets' on/off buttons, only that flush automatically. And they gained a lot of popularity in people's homes. Touch-free plumbing fixtures operate by sensors. Homeowners have become incredibly in love with these types of technologies, as the touch-free plumbing fixture limits bacteria building and provides hygiene. It also reduces water consumption, which is wonderful for homeowners to become more eco-friendly, also reducing their water bill.
- Greywater systems- Greywater systems are ever-evolving tech advancements in the plumbing industry, allowing people to reuse water from the sink, shower, washing machine, etc. It produces very clean water with few to no pathogens.
These changes in the plumbing industry will benefit not only the consumer but the plumbers installing them too. Benefits include the going green initiative – reducing water waste and electricity, luxurious living with technology maximizing cleanliness and minimizing the spreading of germs, and more work for the plumbing industry as old systems need replacing with new.
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