We are all accustomed to reading FAQ's, the frequently asked questions, about this or that. But sometimes, there are LFAQs – less frequently asked questions – that can prove just as important and insightful.
Realizing this, we have put together the following LFAQs that apply to waterless urinals.
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LET US BEGIN:
There is a trap or cylinder at the base of the no-water urinal. Does this need to be cleaned?
So, we are all on the same page, the EcoTrap ® is the cylinder installed at the base of a Waterless urinal. While the trap's top surface should be wiped clean when the urinal's interior is being cleaned, there is no reason to remove the trap for cleaning, nor does it require any special cleaning.
Does the waste-line or plumbing connection from the no-water urinal to the sewer below need to be cleaned?
Nope. There should be no reason for this to be performed, unless as with flush urinals, there is an obstruction in the pipe.
But doesn't urine crystallize, and won't this crystalized sediment build-up in the pipes below?
The hard urine crystallization one knows from flushed urinals no longer happen as no-water urinals are used. What remains in a waterless urinal drain line is a soft sediment, which should not harm the pipes below.
How long does it take to install a waterless urinal?
Interestingly, this question usually does not come up until the day the plumber arrives to install the urinals. In most cases, to remove an old, flush urinal, and install a new waterless urinal takes about an hour. This can vary if the "footprints" of the two urinals are not similar or if there are unexpected issues that arise during installation. But expect the removal and installation time to be about one hour.
How many waterless urinals are installed around the world?
This is a tough one to answer because there are many different types of no-water urinals worldwide. Some are not even what we would classify today as a no-water urinal.
However, it is believed that waterless urinals number about three percent of all the urinals installed in buildings and residences around the globe today. This means there is plenty more to go!
How many companies manufacture no-water urinals?
Another tough one because some manufacturers have entered the marketplace and then quietly disappeared. There are several manufacturers in North America, but just two key manufacturers of no-water urinals and Waterless is one of them. In Europe, Asia, and India, there are a few more.
Should I shop around before selecting a waterless urinal?
Absolutely and once again, few people ask this question. It's probably because most people believe no water urinals are all the same. Let us put that belief to rest: no, all waterless urinals are not the same. There can be many differences in design, the ways the system work, and a key difference, is the cost of ownership. Some popular waterfree urinals cost far more to own after installing than other types of no-water urinals.
We are an all-boy high school, with over 700 boys enrolled. Is there a "boy limit" when it comes to selecting waterless urinals? Some of our staff thinks we have too many boys to install no-water urinals.
No, there is no such thing as a “boy limit”. Like flushed urinals, no-water urinals are designed for all high and low traffic facilities, including high schools and educational facilities.
