Mastering Water
Water has three basic functions: it is vital for nutrition, it is used for personal hygiene and cleaning, and it moves substances and materials as a means of transportation. These applications correspond to the flow of water within a building and include potable water supply, use and drainage.
Geberit is the only company that covers all three areas in the building. The products in front of and behind the wall are most effective when they are used together in perfect harmony as a system.
Geberit understands hydraulics: The company knows how to direct and control the flow of water in a building in a targeted manner and use its energy optimally. The water flow is optimised and channelled safely and efficiently through pipes and sanitary products, where it is used reliably and sparingly.
Thanks to technical know-how and functional design, Geberit makes the handling of water simple, safe and efficient – this is “Mastering Water”.
Mastering Water in all water-bearing areas of the building
1. Mastering Water in water supply systems
Example: Geberit FlowFit
The flow-optimised design of the Geberit FlowFit supply system ensures pressure losses are kept to a minimum. Abrupt changes in direction are completely absent, and the inner diameter of the fittings is only slightly narrower than that of the pipes. As a result, the water flows through the piping system to the point of use with minimal resistance and pressure loss.
2. Mastering Water in installation & flushing systems
Example: Geberit Sigma cistern with fill and flush valves
Thanks to optimised hydraulics, Geberit concealed cisterns with the Geberit Type 383 fill valve are characterised by a high filling capacity and low noise levels. Meanwhile, the Geberit Type 212 flush valve has a cleverly designed throttle to regulate the flow rate and speed of the flush water.
The cistern and valves are optimally coordinated with the Geberit WC ceramic appliances, which ensures a thorough flushing-out of the WC pan with the smallest possible amount of water while also pre-venting oversplashing on rimless toilets.
3. Mastering Water in toilets
Example: WCs with TurboFlush technology
Geberit TurboFlush technology is a hydraulic masterpiece. When the toilet is flushed, the water flows laterally into the ceramic appliance and spirals through its interior.
Thanks to the optimised guidance of the water flow, the flush is not only extremely thorough, but also very quiet. The technology is used in most Geberit toilets and AquaClean shower toilets.
4. Mastering Water at the washplace
Example: Geberit ONE washplace with CleanDrain
In this washbasin, the drain is located as a horizontal opening on the rear wall. As a result, the water jet does not hit the drain cover, which reduces splashes. The ceramic appliance directs the water to the drain in a flow-optimised manner, where it flows away quickly and evenly.
This prevents standing water and limescale or dirt deposits, thus reducing the amount of cleaning required.
5. Mastering Water in the shower
Example: CleanLine shower channel
The Geberit CleanLine shower channel has an integrated slope, which ensures optimal drainage of the shower water and minimises deposits. The optimised hydraulics of the wave-shaped trap ensure an above-average discharge rate.
The drain with the removable comb insert catches dirt and hair and is easy to clean.
6. Mastering Water in drainage systems
Example: Drainage systems with SuperTube technology
The hydraulically optimised Geberit SuperTube drainage technology sets the waste water in rotation when it enters the stack, creating an annular flow that presses the water against the pipe wall and facilitates a high discharge capacity.
A stable column of air is maintained in the centre of the pipe, eliminating the need for a separate ventilation pipe. This means that ducts and ceilings in buildings can be made smaller. This creates more usable space.
