Made in the USA – PermaFLOW™ is a multi-functional, attractive device designed to have significant impact for the property owner/management and plumbing industry and to offer a positive influence in the best practices of Green building. While providing the features of a conventional P-trap used with sinks and lavatories today, this ‘Green by Design’ home improvement system offers many new advantages. PermaFLOW™ Drain offers a GREEN alternative. It safely ends the need for hazardous drain-clearing chemicals and the associated personal safety and environmental issues. Since these chemicals are no longer required, the quality of gray water is not compromised and is available for alternative use in efforts to recycle water. In geographic are as where the focus on conserving water resources has increased the use of low flow rate faucets, PermaFLOW™ facilitates removal of stagnant debris in the trap area. PermaFLOW™ has also been selected for the Charleston Concept Home demonstration project (www.pathnet.org/concepthome). It is a housing R&D program sponsored by US HUD and its PATH program with the goal of showcasing and speeding builder’s adoption of elegant innovations. Main project goals are production efficiency, sustainability, and flexibility in the home. Because PermaFLOW™ is transparent, has improved flow characteristics, and can be cleaned with the paddle, the opportunity for periodic observation and easy maintenance of the drain system prevents development of a …
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