How does the Uridan urinal work?

The urinal is designed with a built-in water lock or trap.  A biodegradable and 100% fully refined vegetable oil called Urilock floats on top of the urine in the water lock. The Urilock forms a liquid seal, preventing urine smells from being released into the air. As the urine drains through the holes in the stainless steel cover, it passes through the Urilock and into the sewer line. It is a very simple and effective design.

Will the urinal smell if you don't use water?

How is the Uridan waterless urinal cleaned?

How often does the Uridan waterless urinal require servicing?

The water trap in the Uridan waterless urinal typically requires servicing between 4 and 6 times per year although actual service frequency depends upon usage.

Is the Uridan waterless urinal approved for use in Australia?

The Uridan waterless urinal is certified under the Watermark scheme administered by Standards Australia Limited and issued under license by SAI Global Certification Services Pty Ltd. The license number is WMKT20031.

Where are Uridan waterless urinals installed?

Urridan waterless urinals are in everyday use in office buildings, portable amenity buildings, sports centres, public amenities, camping grounds, restaurants, airports, hotels, pubs, military establishments, schools and universities across Australia and around the world.

Can we see a demonstration?

To arrange a demonstration please contact our office on 1300 368 603 or send us an email on info@watersave.com.au.

What are the benefits of using a Uridan waterless urinal?

Water Savings

Uridan waterless urinals function without water.  Every commercial or industrial urinal that is replaced by a Uridan waterless urinal saves approximately 65,000 litres* of water per year. This also reduces the burden on the sewage system and the sewage treatment works. 

Energy Savings

No electronic automatic flushing systems are required, therefore eliminating energy and carbon emissions when the urinal is used. The large water savings also mean a saving of several hundred kilowatt hours of energy per year, if  water purification and transport and later sewage treatment is considered.

Water pollution and emissions

Uridan waterless urinals do not require strong acid-based toilet cleaners and deodoriser blocks, meaning less sewage and less harmful substances in the water.

Resource consumption

The production, maintenance and later disposal of a technically complex automatic flushing system with water supply pipe are no longer necessary.

Transport demand

The transport of water is minimised. Since little maintenance is required, tradesmen need not travel to the location to carry out repairs.

Product Lifespan

The expected useful life of  Uridan waterless urinals is approximately 10-15 years, which is equal to or longer than that of a conventional urinal. Acutal lifespan depends upon how the fixture is maintained.

Costs

Uridan waterless urinals can pay for themselves within several months or a few years depending on where they are installed. Compared with conventional flushing systems, savings are achieved in operating costs (water, cleaning, and maintenance). Uridan waterless urinals are also significantly cheaper to purchase and install in new buildings.

Health and quality of life

Uridan waterless urinals are more hygienic than conventional flushing systems, and the surface does not attract bacteria and fungi normally attributed to flushing urinals, as they do not need the flushing rim, beneath which bacteria and fungi can multiply.

Safety and operation

Uridan waterless urinals are less prone to overflow and blockage through foreign objects such as cigarette butts and chewing gum. Replacing a conventional urinal with a Uridan waterless urinals is quick and uncomplicated. 

Positive image

Uridan waterless urinals are very stylish and enhance the appearance of any bathroom, and are available in a range of colours and designs. Staff and customers are likely to see a business's use to Uridan waterless urinals as a sign of an innovative spirit and a caring of the environment. This can have positive effects on staff motivation and the image of the business in the community.

Where can I find Material Safety Data Sheets?

For the urinal cleaning spray Uriclean please click here

For the urinal odour blocking fluid Urilock click here

How does Waterguard work?

Waterguard reads water usage data from any pulsing water meter and records the data on a secure website in real-time. The user can then access the water usage by entering a username and password into the login screen. Once logged in the user can investigate the data for leaks and unusual usage patterns.

Can the Waterguard notify me of leaks automatically?

Waterguard can automatically alert nominated individuals within an organisation by email and SMS of a water leak immediately it happens! This prevents excess water loss and property damage as well as saving water and money.

Can Waterguard turn the water off if necessary?

Waterguard can be programmed to automatically turn the water supply off and on remotely. With this functionality a building's water supply can be isolated completely from vandalism and leakage when it is vacant. For example some schools, playing field ammenities, stadiums and child care centres may be suitable for this protection. It is not recommended to use this feature for a commercial office building or any other property where main water is used for air conditioners, or fire fighting for example.

How long will the battery last?

The Shower Monitor is supplied with an internal battery that has an expected life of up to 7 years. To conserve the battery, the Shower Monitor display will be blank while the shower is not in use.

How long do I get in the shower?

By default the Shower Monitor is configured for a shower time of 8 minutes at a temperature of 38°C with a flow of 8 LPM (litres per minute). Decreasing shower temperature and/or flow as you shower will cause the bar graph display to decrease slower (you will get a longer shower). These default settings can be modified using the Shower Monitor© advanced options menu, outlined in the user manual.

Will the Shower Monitor turn my shower down or off?

No, a Shower Monitor does not control the shower in any way! Research has indicated that a loud beeper at the end of the shower period is sufficient encouragement for the user to turn the shower off. The purpose of a Shower Monitor is to help families reduce water and energy costs by providing the information necessary for family members to shower efficiently.

Will the Shower Monitor control the water temperature?

No, a Shower Monitor does not control water temperature! The temperature display is provided to allow the shower user to manually set the lowest possible yet comfortable shower temperature in order to achieve maximum shower length and/or highest energy savings.