Garage Waste (PDF-3169 kb) - Mayo County Council

Smart Garage Brochure:Layout 1 27/10/2010 21:14 Page 29WATER - CARWASHoperating large car washers can be expensive, even after the initial start-upprice has been taken care of. By using efficient water-reducing practices andtechnologies these costs can be reduced.i A good way to cut down on water bills in large car washes is to install a water reusesystem. Potential water savings of between 0% - 0% can be realised. An extrawater saving option when using a water reuse system is to increase the wait time forthe car after the final rinse – this provides a longer period in which to collect rinsewater (and also reduces drying time if a blow drying system is used).i If your car wash uses hot water, it may be an option to use solar panels to heat thewater. Traditional water heating solar panels require a pitched roof facing in asoutherly direction and a hot water storage tank. However stand alone solar panels,which are common in parts of the world where flat roofs are the norm (e.g. Greece,Spain, China), are now in use in Irish farms and other industrial locations. These unitsrequire a cold water feed and because the tank is inbuilt can be put anywhere.TRY TO D0!WATER USE BEST PRACTICES!what you should do if you have a car washIf you have a car wash does it reuse water? Modern car washes use the last rinse waterfrom one wash as the first cleaning water in the next wash – this can save you a lot ofmoney.are youdoiNg iT?If your car wash uses hot water can you use solar water collectors to heat the water – oncethese are installed you get free hot water.If you have a do it yourself car washer make sure that all the hoses and washers haveon/off triggers – customers will often forget about turning off taps and equipment.