Hansgrohe – Axor & Hansgrohe DN15 Basin Mixers [ECG-Premium] [Cat. 3 – Office, Distributor or Agent]
Overview:
Axor Basin Mixers simultaneously provide variable water pressure and temperature to reduce the consumption of water, enriching the water with air to provide a full flow with a reduced rate of water consumption.
Product Description:
Hansgrohe Axor DN15 Basin Mixers are quality assured products which uses EcoSmart technology which lowers water consumption by up to 60%*, to around 5 litres per minute by adding air and by means of a special flow limitation system.The EcoSmart aerator is integrated into the spout of the mixer and enriches the water with air, available in unlimited supply. The result is a full, bubbling water jet. A “precision elastomer” responds automatically to different water pressure and alters its shape. It limits the flow, thus constantly saving drinking water.The basin mixer is manufactured as a single piece. In this way, the transition between the two surfaces is seamless.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Options |
Single lever, dual lever & electronic basin mixers |
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Colours |
Chrome, chrome/ gold-optic, brushed nickel, polished nickel & stainless steel-optic |
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Warranty |
Products come with a 10 year warranty from the date of purchase. |
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Expected Life |
15 to 20 years. |
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Indicative Costs |
Contact manufacturer for indicative costs. |
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Purchase Options |
Contact manufacturer for purchase options. |
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Constituents |
Chrome Brushed nickel Polished nickel Plastic Stainless steel |
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Technical Specifications |
Please click here for Technical Specification |
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National & International Standards |
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 BS OHAS 18001 WRAS LGA Noise Testing Kiwa – Water Supply Regulations 1999 DIN-DVGW SABS 226 SABS 1480 |
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Country of Origin |
Germany |
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Projects |
City Lodge Group Virgin Active Gyms Planet Fitness Gyms Melrose Arch Holiday Inn Express TAJ Cape Coral Cape Grace Westcliff Rosebank ABSA Towers Dellaire Wine Estate Break Water Lodge Radison Hotels |
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Preparation |
No special installation |
ECOSPECIFIER LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT
INTEGRATED DESIGN AND POLICY ISSUES
In all Hansgrohe mixers, EcoSmart lowers water consumption by up to 60%*, to around 5 litres per minute.
HUMAN HEALTH
Health
Chromium plating is common finish for many things such as furniture, motorcycles and many other products, providing corrosion resistance, ease of cleaning and increased surface hardness. Chrome plating is usually done by electroplating which results in a thin layer of chromium on the surface. According to the list of carcinogenic substances from IARC, chromium metals and Chromium (III) compounds are listed as class 3 (not classified as carcinogenic substances to humans) while Chromium (VI) compounds is listed as class 1 (carcinogenic to humans). Chromium (VI) compounds are highly toxic through inhalation and increasing risk of lung cancer.
It has been confirmed by the plating factory that the plating process is done in accordance with AS 1192-2004 SC2. The compounds used during electroplating are Chromium (VI) oxides. However, the deposited metal are not in Hexavalent (VI) state and the Chromium (VI) compounds are treated to Chromium (III) compounds before discharging. The risk of Chromium (VI) affecting human health in use is minimal. However, manufacturing workers should be provided with Personal Protection Equipments at work and extreme care taken.
Comfort
Product does not impact on active or passive thermal comfort strategies.
Indoor Environment Quality
Your daily shower water demand is reduced by up to 60%: thanks to a flow limiter, special jets and the admixture of air. Products assist in user’s control of water pressure and adjust the water quantity. These mixers ensure that water only flows when you really need it. Consumption is controlled by smart sensor technology, with an extremely short run-on time, and limits the water flow to approximately 5 litres per minute.
Electromagnetic Radiation
Not applicable.
Safety
Not applicable.
Accessibility
Not applicable.
ECOLOGICAL QUALITY
Terrestrial
Emissions – Manufacture of non ferrous metals (including brass) potentially emit National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) listed substances (source: Non-ferrous Metal Manufacture v1.1, 2001 and Structural and Metal Product) in the country of manufacture.
Physical – Extraction of brass constituent ores results in the removal and stockpiling of topsoil, and removing overburden and inter-burden, resulting in modified soil profiles, topography and drainage.
Plastic is originally derived from petroleum based polymers. Petrochemical extraction can cause localised terrestrial disturbance around oil fields, via mining infrastructure and subsidence.
Aquatic
Emissions –The extraction of brass constituent ores has localised emissions to aquatic environments around production facilities.
Physical – Petrochemical extraction can cause localised aquatic disturbance around oil fields via mining infrastructure and dredging of the seabed. Petroleum extraction and distribution can also contribute to oil spills at sea.
Spills or accidental discharges of hexavalent chromium from the chroming plant can be highly toxic to aquatic flora, algae and aquatic ecosystems.
Atmosphere
Greenhouse (GHG) – By reducing the consumption of water, the products save energy used in both water heating and transport, thereby minimizing associated green house gases from operation.
Greenhouse intensity – Greenhouse intensity for this product is not available.
Transport intensity – Raw materials are manufactured Germany and transported to South Africa. Energy intensities for shipping product are shown below. The company uses air (22%) and sea transport (78%).
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Product weight |
Distance to destination port |
Energy Intensity - Container Shipping |
GHG Intensity - Container Shipping |
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1kg / kg |
1000 km |
0.000135MJ / kg.km |
0.000011kgCO2e / kg.km |
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Product weight |
Distance to destination port |
Energy Intensity - Air Transport |
GHG Intensity - Air Transport |
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1kg / kg |
1000 km |
0.0259MJ / kg.km |
0.002009kgCO2e / kg.km |
- Greenhouse Intensity for Container Shipping of Axor Basin Mixers – 1.57kgCO2e / product
Table below provides land transportation greenhouse intensity figures to help calculate the greenhouse gas intensity of land transportation from shipping port.
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Light commercial vehicle |
Rigid Truck |
Articulated Truck |
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0.001451kgCO2e / kg.km |
0.000195kgCO2e / kg.km |
0.000169kgCO2e / kg.km |
Transport intensity figures sourced from Australian National Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990, 1995 and 1999 and WWF International, Inland Navigations and Emissions, 2005.
Operational efficiency – Not applicable.
Re-use Efficiency – Product may be re-used many times, saving on new systems.
Toxics and Pollutants – Please see Chrome Plating under Human Health section.
Ozone Depletion – No known ozone depleting substances are recorded.
Urban Heat Island Effects – Not applicable
Noise – The product operates extremely quietly.
Biodiversity
During the extracting and manufacturing processes of raw materials biodiversity impacts may be generated through loss of habitat and atmospheric emissions. These have not been quantified in terms of impacts on biological systems, except in the case of oil-spill impacts which, while rare, can have significant long-term, localised impacts.
RESOURCE DEPLETION
Resource Efficiency
Brass is highly recyclable with existing capabilities.
Plastic is principally based on virgin polymers derived from petroleum, a finite and limited resource.
Embodied Fossil Fuel Energy
Embodied Fossil Fuel Energy for this product is not available.
Transport intensity – Raw materials come from Germany. Product is manufactured in South Africa. Energy intensities for shipping product are shown below. The company uses air and sea transport.
Energy Intensity for Container Shipping of Axor Basin Mixers – 20.31MJ / product
Embodied Water
This information is not available.
Durability
The product is expected to last 15 to 20 years which has a high durability.
Reusability
The products can be dismantled and re-used in other products.
Repairability
The product can be easily repaired.
Design for Dematerialisation
Not applicable.
Design for Disassembly
The product can be easily disassembled.
Recyclability
The products are 100% recyclable.
Maintenance
Minimal maintenance is required.
Product Takeback Scheme
No.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
No.
CORPORATE AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Audits and Environmental Reporting
ISO14001 EMS
Convictions
No
Environmental Policy
Yes
Social Enhancement Programs
No.
Technology Transfer Programs
No.
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
ISO 14001
ECOSPECIFIER ISSUES OF CONCERN / RED LIGHTS
Not known
ECOSPECIFIER VERIFIED GREEN BUILDING SCHEME PRE-ASSESSMENT
Green Star SA™ Office Version 1 Compatibility
WATER
Green Star SA™ Retail Centre Version 1 Compatibility
WATER
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NOTE: the following tools have not been adopted in South Africa but are included for information purposes:
Green Star™ Australia Multi Unit Residential Version 1 Compatibility
WATER
Green Star™ Australia Education Version 1 Compatibility
WATER
Green Star™ Australia Industrial Version 1 Compatibility
WATER
Green Star™ Australia Healthcare Version 1 Compatibility
WATER
ASSESSMENT COMPARISON
Standard tap fitting.
KEYWORDS / ALTERNATIVES
Basin Mixer, water consumption,flow limitation system, water jet, water pressure , saving drinking water.
RELATED TOPICS
Interior equipments & fittings, Water - Potable water - Hot water systems.
RELATED KNOWLEDGE BASE ARTICLES
None.
CSI / SPECPACK CATEGORY & NUMBER
15400 Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment
NATSPEC CATEGORY AND NUMBER
0712 Water heating boilers
0811 Sanitary fixtures
0813 Water heaters
0823 Cold and heated water
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Additional Product Information
Availability:
South Africa
Other information:
Information last verified on: 20th Dec 2011
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