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WCS IN PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS:
7 REASONS TO SAY GOODBYE TO CISTERNS

Exceptional water savings: no more waste Hygiene
DELABIE's direct flush WC optimises water consumption. Connected directly to the water system, direct flush operates
This system reduces the risk of leaks considerably, unlike cisterns without a cistern. Therefore there is no water stagnation which also
which are the largest source of wasted water and which result in prevents impurity deposits and bacterial development.
significant water bills. Direct flush guarantees total hygiene.
For example, a small leak from a cistern can lead to a loss of 220m³
3
of water a total cost of £675 per year (cost per m for cold water:
£3.08, source: Thames Water website thameswater.co.uk).
Therefore, direct flush prevents this unnecessary consumption.
Some DELABIE direct flush systems have a 3L/6L dual flush
which can be adjusted to 2L/4L, to meet the requirements of
environmental labels (see page 8).
DELABIE has developed an "automatic intelligent flush" programme
which determines the need for a smaller or larger flush volume
depending on use. This allows the correct consumption of water
according to need and prevents waste while guaranteeing optimal DELABIE electronic flush systems for WCs prevent the spread
cleanliness. of germs by hand thanks to their touch-free control. Also equipped
with a hygienic duty flush programme, they renew the water
in the pipework if not used for prolonged periods to limit bacterial
development.

Limited and simplified maintenance
Designed for domestic use, cisterns have fragile mechanisms.
Conversely, direct flush systems are specifically designed for public
and commercial places. Perfectly able to withstand intensive use as
well as vandalism, it is essential for public washrooms. Available immediately
DELABIE mechanisms are extremely robust. With direct flush there is no need to wait for the cistern to refill
Subjected to endurance tests, they are able to withstand over before flushing again.
500,000 operations. The battery lifespan, for battery-operated Directly connected to the water system, the flush is always
versions, is 3 to 6 years depending on the frequency of use, i.e. available, even for successive flushes. It is, therefore, particularly
approximately 350,000 uses. suited to intensive use in public places.
Maintenance on DELABIE products is, therefore, infrequent and
is also easy to undertake. Maintenance access is from the front.

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