teammjv.com » Green Cleaning http://teammjv.com/blog Team MJV Blog Wed, 05 May 2010 00:43:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Hand Dryers – “Green” or not? http://teammjv.com/blog/2010/01/hand-dryers-green-or-not/ http://teammjv.com/blog/2010/01/hand-dryers-green-or-not/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:04:25 +0000 Coach Heck http://teammjv.com/blog/?p=24 Just thought we would pass on a new item we saw being installed at a building we are doing construction clean-up.  There are mixed emotions about hand dryers versus paper towels in regards to sustainability and the janitorial service requirements.  Is it “greener” or more environmental friendly to utilize the electricity for hand dryers OR put [...]]]> Just thought we would pass on a new item we saw being installed at a building we are doing construction clean-up.  There are mixed emotions about hand dryers versus paper towels in regards to sustainability and the janitorial service requirements.  Is it “greener” or more environmental friendly to utilize the electricity for hand dryers OR put paper into landfills?

There is no paper towel holder and only the TOTO Hand Dryer.

What we like about it is how well they designed it to prevent water from being splashed on the wall while drying and it didn’t look bad. There is a tray under the unit that you can pull and dump excess water.

They don’t say it below but under specification it said it produce air at a rate of 224 “MPH” WOW! Not sure if it is heated air.

Here is what the Excel XL Hand dryer had to say about there unit. They cost about $500

  1. Combination Motor and Blower:  Series commutated, through-flow discharge, vacuum type; 5/8 HP, 20,000 RPM.  Air flow rate:  19,000 linear feet per minute (97 meters per second) at air outlet, 16,000 linear feet per minute (81 meters per second) at average hand position of 4 inches (102 mm) below air outlet.
  2. Heater:  Nichrome wire element, mounted inside blower housing to be vandal proof.
  3. Heater Safeguard:  Automatic resetting thermostat to open when air flow is restricted and close when air flow is resumed.
  4. Air Temperature:  135 degrees F (55 degrees C) measured at average hand position of 4 inches (102 mm) below air outlet.  Air Heater Output:   900 watts.

TOTO HAND DRYER HDR

TOTO

 

Established in 1917, has built a reputation for reliability as Japan’s largest manufacture of plumbing – related equipment.  The Company’s product lineup ranges from sanitary ware, faucets and washbasins to unit bathrooms, water heaters and modular kitchens.

In recent years, they have diversified into advanced ceramics and other business fields, in addition to expanding our overseas presence, particulary in China and the United States.

 Toto Clean Dry High Speed Hand Dryer – HDR100

      Description:

Quiet Operation Fast Drying 12 seconds TOTO’s High Speed Hand Dryer is equipped with a very fast and quiet motor Wide air nozzle dries hands fast and evenly.  Clean Dry dries hands in 12 seconds with low noise level rating of 62 dB for comfortable use Hygienic Touchless infra red sensor activated operation Reusable washable filter for clean fresh air Drain tray collects water drips from hands to keep the restroom environment clean and dry.

Size 9-5/8in x 18-1/2in x 6-5/16in Weight 10 lbs.

Warranty:  Limited 1 year warranty.

 

Hygenic:

  • Hands free, infrared sensor activated operation
  • Reusable, washable filter for clean, fresh air
  • Drain tray to collect water drips from hands leaving no water marks on product and to prevent molds from occurring Economical
  • AC powered
  • Automatically turns off after 60 Seconds
  • Low power consumption
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