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2. Faucet aerator - Wikipedia

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   Using faucet aerators may help meet local regulations and construction standards such as ASME A112.18.1, U.S. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications [6] [failed verification] or WELS (Australia/New Zealand). In Europe, European standard EN246 "Sanitary tapware — General specifications for flow rate regulators ...

3. Tap (valve) - Wikipedia

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   Interior water taps with aerators are commonly found in the bathroom and kitchen Exterior ... Faucet is the most common term in ... ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 ...

4. Low-flow fixtures - Wikipedia

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   Faucets that meet energy efficiency standards for WaterSense mustn’t use more than 1.5 gpm, a 32% decrease in flow rate over the federal requirement. [10] Reduced flow faucets often make use of flow restrictors or faucet aerators to reduce the flowrate of the water. Using a faucet with an aerator results in an average 42% reduction in water ...

5. Elie Aghnides - Wikipedia

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   Elie Prodromou Aghnides (1901–1988) was a Greek engineer and inventor, best known for his invention of the faucet aerator. He was born in Istanbul , Ottoman Empire, in 1901. He had three siblings: Nicholas Aghnides, a former professor at Columbia University ; Thanasis Aghnides, a Greek ambassador and undersecretary to the United Nations in ...

6. Sloan Valve Company - Wikipedia

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   Pressing the lever down produces a regular 1.6-gallon flush, while lifting the lever up produces a 1.1 gallon flush. [ 3 ] Sloan also introduced waterfree urinals that use a special trap with a lightweight, biodegradable oil that allows the urine to pass through but prevents odors from escaping.

7. Aerator - Wikipedia

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   An aerator is a mechanical device used for aeration, or mixing air with another substance, such as water or soil. The word aerator may also refer to: Faucet aerator; Floating surface aerator, used in wastewater treatment; Lawn aerator; Surface or subsurface aerator, used in water aeration; Wine aerator