Green Plumbing - Environmentally Sound Practices

Green Plumbing... one of the fastest growning topics in the Plumbing industry. Green Plumbing is basically plumbing that uses less energy, less water, less chemicals for a better, cleaner environment (and a lower utilities bill).

Systems That Conserve Water

From toilets that use less water per flush to faucets that use less water to showerheads that us less water, at O"Connell Plumbing we specialize in fixtures that both function well and conserve water.

  • We feature Kohler and Toto and kitchen and bath fixtures that lead the industry in water efficient designs.

    • Hot Water Heating Systems

    Hot water heating is the second largest energy hog in most California homes. By choosing the right equipment, locating it properly, and utilizing effective hot water re-cirulation systems when appropriate, substantial reductions in energy cost and hot water waste can be achieved.

    We of a range of innovative water heating products:

  • Tankless water heaters by Rinnai and Noritz have several distinct advantages. They are very efficient and only heat hot water as you use it with no stand-by losses. They are very compact, so they save space and can be located very close to your primary points of use which can help save time and water waiting for hot water to arrive after opening a tap.
  • Eternal Hybrid Water Heaters are an exciting new water heating product. They combine the operational simplicity of old style tanks, with high output and efficiency than current tankless models. In addition they perform flawlessly with hot water recirculation systems without or settings with high peak hot water flows without any of the pressure drop issues associated with tankless.
  • Hot water re-circulations systems make sense in many applications. We feature Grundfos pumps and controls that an deliver hot water quickly to your points of use and will sharply reduce hot water waste.