Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ’s)
Will EcoVerta work with Dual Tap Mixer Sets?
Yes, in fact any dual tap mixer tapware you currently have as
well as any you may install in the future.
Will EcoVerta work with a Single Lever Flick Mixer Tap?
Only EcoVerta Mixa and EcoVerta Protecta should be used with this type of tapware.
Will EcoVerta work with Instantaneous/Continuous Flow Water Heaters?
Yes, all EcoVerta products will
operate perfectly with all of the more modern types.
I am renting and would like to install EcoVerta can I take it when I move?
Yes, normally the pipe work can easily be put back to the
original arrangement when you move, as the install
modifications are generally minor.
Can I install an EcoVerta model in a mobile home or boat?
Certainly, because there is no need for additional
power supply and the product is not affected by
motion or mounting orientation, EcoVerta products are totally suitable for mobile
applications, including trains & ships. They
are also corrosion resistant therefore can be
mounted externally*
*freeze protection must be
provided.
How much water will I
save?
The potential water savings are a product of the formula of
persons or usage cycles per day + weather
conditions + distance from hot water supply + pipe
work diameter + condition of pipe insulation
material. All of these points are variable factors so it
differs for each situation.
As noted elsewhere on this site a typical
Australian home can save up to 10% of water by
use of EcoVerta products.
How can it be that EcoVerta works without any additional power source?
The entire family of products are powered by the
energy contained in the water flowing through the
pipes. No mechanical pumping devices are involved.
The advantage of this is that installation costs
are reduced and there is no reliance on other
energy supplies that can fail or be interrupted.
Provided a minimum and consistent hot water supply pressure is
available, EcoVerta will function as
reliably as a common water tap.
Do we have to divert the
water to your suggestions only?
No. We have provided our suggestions as just that
and you are free to do what you want. The great
part is that by-pass water is delivered at mains
pressure so it can be used in an
almost limitless number of ways.
How about knowing
that your fernery, flower bed or lawn is going to get a sprinkle when you shower/bath or hand wash!
Why do you not return the
water to the cold drinking water circuit, as some
other systems do?
It is reported that significant health risks
exist where hot and cold water lines are
interconnected.
To do so,
introduces more
complex components into the plumbing, with
the associated purchase, installation, energy and
maintenance requirements.
What if I am diverting the water to my tank and
want to use it for drinking?
Many authorities suggest that tank water should not be used
for drinking.
If
you are in a rural environment and have however, no
other source of supply, you should consult the
relevant local authority as to what treatment may
be required before the tank content is considered
potable water and what potential risks exist.
When I am having a shower
and someone else in my house turns on a tap, will
the water go very cold or hot?
If you install EcoVerta Protecta,
fluctuations in flow are automatically accounted
for, therefore producing a constant temperature
supply even under these conditions.
So even if you have put up with miserable plumbing
for years, EcoVerta
Protecta can overcome this.
Minimize the incidence of being boiled or chilled while under the
shower, no matter what else is happening in your
water system!
If I want a hotter shower
than the EcoVerta Protecta is set
at, can I do this?
We have set the outlet temperature of EcoVerta
Protecta at 44ºC which our research indicates to be the
maximum comfortable temperature to shower and this cannot be raised. To do so
would negate the built-in anti scalding capability
of the product.
If I want a colder shower
than the EcoVerta Protecta is set
at, can I do this?
Absolutely. You can still use the shower in
the same way as before, simply add cold water to lower the outlet temperature.
I already have water
saving devices fitted to my home. Can I use EcoVerta in conjunction with them?
Certainly. EcoVerta, EcoVerta Mixa or EcoVerta Protecta will not impact on
these devices.
What happens if the hot water supply fails?
Our devices supply you with heated
water that is in the circuit/water heater.
You then have to determine: Power failure? Gas
bottle empty? Water heater capacity? etc.
How long does it take to
install?
When retrofitting EcoVerta to an existing property/home an allowance of 1
1/2 to 2 hours to install is typical.
EcoVerta Mixa, and EcoVerta
Protecta will generally take less time,
depending however on the plumbing layout in the building.
In new constructions, or major renovations, there
should be minimal additional cost.
Who can I get to install
it?
Installation of EcoVerta, EcoVerta Mixa and EcoVerta Protecta can be arranged through our network of Reseller-Installers.
Where can I buy one?
Contact Advanced Eco Technologies directly, or our network of Resellers.
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