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COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Solutions for Public and Commercial Places /

WATER SAVINGS ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Conventional DELABIE
mixer mixer
9 lpm 3 lpm
Water, a precious resource Environmental Labels 0% 90%
Water bills are increasing due to the scarcity DELABIE’s mixers and taps are designed for public
of water and the increasing costs of treatment and commercial places. Their performance level
and redistribution. In developed countries, average fully exceeds the highest standards required by
water consumption per person has multiplied by 10 accreditation schemes such as WELL, WEPLS, EU
in a century and doubled in the last 30 years Ecolabel, European Water Label, etc. which are mostly
(Source: Centre for Information about Water, France). concerned with domestic mixers and taps.

In public and commercial places, the average DELABIE is committed to the main environmental
consumption is 50% higher than for domestic use. labels for buildings such as BREEAM, LEED, HQE, etc.
It represents 200 litres per day, per person. In some Solutions for optimising flow rates and automatic 4.8L 0.6L
specific environments (hospitals, hydrotherapy centres, shut-off are examples of ways to reduce water
etc.) it can even exceed 500 litres per day, per person. and energy consumption. 32 sec. 12 sec.
In these environments the users' behaviour is different
as they are not the ones who pay. DELABIE’s mixers and taps can help project managers Water saving per use
Any malfunctions or leaks in public and commercial achieve the highest performance levels for buildings (electronic basin taps)
places take longer to be reported and fixed than in a within these schemes. For more information see page 8.
domestic household.
Repairability
Lowering water consumption When you install a DELABIE product, you are
For better control of water consumption, the flow rates installing a product that is designed to last.
of DELABIE's water controls are among the lowest YEAR
in the world: 3 lpm for basins and 6 lpm for showers. The quality of our products is such that they will
operate for many years without requiring repairs.
DELABIE is one of the few manufacturers on the WARRANTY
Split delivery around soaping and automatic shut-off
systems remove the risk of waste through user market offering a 30-year warranty.
negligence. The time flow on basin controls is limited In addition to their exceptional durability, our products
to 7 seconds. can also be maintained over a very long period of time.
We have made our spare parts available for 50 years,
DELABIE's cistern-less flush system for WCs
prevents leaks. A leaking toilet wastes approximately meaning that our products can be repaired rather than
600 litres of water each day. replaced. YEARS
(Source: Ministry of Ecology / UFC que choisir). Thanks to interchangeable and standardised
cartridges and repair kits, our products’ spare parts
The WCs’ intelligent 3L/6L dual flush, the urinals’ can be quickly replaced without the need for any REPAIRABILITY
3-second flush or the electronic urinals’ high-frequency specialist tools.
mode, are all examples of ways to optimise water
consumption. Our team of technical support experts is available
by telephone in France and across our subsidiaries 50 years repairability
All these DELABIE solutions and systems ensure to guide you through the repair process and provide
significant water and energy savings, advice and documentation whenever required.
without compromising efficiency or user comfort.
Example of annual water savings DESIGN
Service
Airport Offices
station
Commercial environments and design
Number of basins 1,500 20 125 DELABIE's products, known for their endurance
and reliability, have a timeless design.
Number 600 250 30 The diversity of the product range fits in perfectly
of uses / day
with any commercial installation. Discover our water savings video
Number of days 365 365 230 In an office building or a shopping centre, it is paramount
open / year that the product design fits in with its surroundings.
Consumption / year 1,576,800m 3 8,760m 3 4,140m 3 In prisons, products must be resistant and secure:
(domestic 9 lpm) concealed mechanisms, streamlined design, etc.
Consumption / year 197,100m 3 1,095m 3 518m 3
(DELABIE 3 lpm) Design without constraints
Aesthetic products are subject to less vandalism
Annual savings €8 278 200 €45 990 €21 735 as they are better respected. The smooth shape
Excluding VAT
of the mixers and taps reduces the build-up of dirt
Average price per m 3 of mixed water in France: €6 excl. VAT and facilitates cleaning. Easy but secure access
See water consumption comparison page 19.
to the control mechanisms ensures easy maintenance.
Timeless design

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