Impulse Bathroom Products launches dual flush toilet

(07/05/2006)

A Birmingham company is launching the UK’s first toilet with a 4.5 - 3 litre dual flush. This unique design from Impulse Bathroom Products is one of the most important developments in a world where water use reduction is rapidly becoming a priority.

Estimated to save a minimum of 25% of water per flush in the average family home, the new Impulse Tribune Dual Flush WC, which is equipped with its EVO™ valve, has been awarded WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Service) accreditation.

This new design is the first system in the UK to operate a 4.5 litre/3 litre dual flush system. Having enjoyed enormous success in Australia where water regulations are extremely stringent, Impulse will now be offering the EVO™ system in many of its ranges.

Gary Hawkins, General Manager of Impulse said: “Water prices (supply and waste) continue to rise steadily, more and more homes have water meters fitted and many of us have experienced hose pipe pans and even stand pipes during summer months. The need for us to conserve water is vital and can no longer be ignored.

“Impulse’s design team has embraced water conservation and developed the EVO™ 4½ / 3 litre flush valve. This revolutionary EVO™ outlet valve in conjunction with the remodelled geometry of the WC trap design has resulted in the UK’s first WRAS approved 4½ / 3 litre toilet suite - The Tribune WC pan and cistern. The new Impulse Zeto Suite which is also launched officially at KBB 2006 is the second 4½ / 3 EVO™ valve suite in the stylish Impulse range.

“We hope that architects, businesses, water conservationists and the general public will appreciate the ecological and financial benefits of this development.

“Not only does the new Impulse EVO™ flush system offer between a 25% to 40% water saving on current flush systems installed in the UK (on full flush), it offers an improved flush efficiency which is over and above current UK requirements.

“Installing the Impulse EVO system in British homes could save millions of litres of water each year without compromising sewage systems; we believe that our new system represents a very significant saving both economically and ecologically”.

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