New Trends in Plumbing Technology and Techniques 

Plumbing is one of the essential parts of a residential house or commercial building as this takes care of the water coming in and out of such establishments. As time goes by, man has repeatedly made advanced techniques and technological advancements to improve an aspect, and plumbing is one of those aspects. An advanced plumbing system paired with a quality access door panel is what you might want in your home, so take a look at these plumbing technologies and techniques to get an idea for your home.   

Here are new trends, technologies and techniques now in plumbing:   

Tankless Water Heater   

The Tankless Water Heater is the most popular among the new plumbing trends, as this technology instantly provides an endless supply of usable hot water. Another reason for its popularity is that tankless water heaters are notably energy-efficient automation that simultaneously saves the environment and the owner's money.   

Types of Tankless Water Heaters:   

• Gas – There are tankless water heaters that use propane or natural gas as their power source, and these heat water faster than electric-powered ones but cost more on installation and require frequent maintenance.   

• Electric – It is less expensive in its installation and doesn't require ventilation systems, so you can install this almost anywhere in your house or commercial building.   

• Condensing – This tankless water heater does not need flue pipes and venting materials as it extracts heat from the exhaust and then releases it into the venting system. This extracted heat will serve as an additional way to heat water.   

• Non-condensing – A non-condensing water heater uses a heat exchanger to produce hot water and release the exhaust outside. Installation costs more as it uses stainless steel flue pipes.   

Smart Irrigation   

This type of plumbing technology is also popular nowadays because of its feature that puts the user in control of the time, duration, and manner of the sprinkler's functions. This trendy technology functions via remote control, provided upon purchasing the product or via smartphone.    

The user needs to set the time and manner to when the sprinklers will turn on via remote control or smartphone so they can just sit back and relax as the machine does the work. This device is best used during dry periods, so the quality of the landscape shall stay the way you want it while saving money and water.   

Types of Smart Irrigation systems:   

• Weather-Based – this intelligent irrigation system uses the local weather data to adjust itself on when or how to function.   

• Soil-Based – the soil-based irrigation system measures the soil's moisture content to determine when it will function.   

Touchless Faucets and Urinal Flush   

You might have encountered this plumbing technology at least once or twice. Commercial buildings such as malls, schools, and hospitals use touchless faucets in their comfort rooms or sinks. Touchless urinal flushes are also installed in the same areas as mentioned but are only limited to male comfort rooms.    

For those of you who have yet to see a touchless faucet, it is a kind of faucet where the water will come out of the faucet when its installed sensor detects a human hand. The number one priority of this type of faucet is hygiene because, in a regular faucet, the user will have to touch it to turn it on and will have a high chance of spreading germs to other users of the same faucet. The same goes for touchless urinal flushes; their concern is to prevent the spread of germs for a safer community.   

Final Thoughts   

Some say change is wrong, but these changes are good. Trending advancements in plumbing technologies and techniques are only made for the betterment of our lives as this affects the water that goes in and out of our homes or buildings. It gives these plumbing systems a shot, and you might discover what your house is missing.   

Call Us Today!            

Why Choose Access Doors and Panels? Because we are your reliable source of practical and handy access panels for your walls, ceilings, floors, and even your roofing system. We understand your access and security needs, so you can always talk to our expert product specialists and apply for credit! Call us at (800)-609-2917 and experience our excellent products and services!