Material Composition | Residential/commercial plumbing | Industry Standard: Mixed metals (no certification) Our Base: Plastic (ASTM D638) + Brass (ASTM B280) Our Advanced: Plastic + Brass with ASTM B117 corrosion resistance ▲▲ | ▲▲ Enhanced durability and corrosion resistance in Advanced Base: Cost-effective baseline | Advanced: Higher cost due to premium materials |
Pressure Rating | High-pressure water systems | Industry Standard: ≤120 PSI Our Base: 150 PSI (ASME B16.34) ▲ Our Advanced: 175 PSI ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced handles industrial-grade pressure Base: Suits most residential needs | Industry Standard: Risk of leaks under high pressure |
Noise Reduction | Quiet environments (e.g., offices) | Industry Standard: No water hammer arrester Our Base: 35 dBA (with basic arrester) ▲ Our Advanced: 28 dBA (Copper arrester, quieter than a whisper) ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced minimizes pipe clatter ▲ Base reduces hammer noise | Industry Standard: Causes disruptive noise spikes |
Certification | Code-compliant installations | Industry Standard: Local codes only Our Base: cUPC (meets UPC standards) ▲ Our Advanced: cUPC + NSF 61/372 (potable water-safe) ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced approved for hospitals/schools ▲ Base meets basic plumbing codes | Industry Standard: May fail modern regulatory checks |
Installation Flexibility | Custom plumbing setups | Industry Standard: Fixed mounting Our Base: Standard mounting holes ▲ Our Advanced: Adjustable slots (ISO 5359) ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced adapts to irregular layouts ▲ Base fits standard walls | Industry Standard: Limited configuration options |
Durability | Outdoor/exposed plumbing | Industry Standard: Plastic-only enclosures Our Base: Plastic (ASTM D638) + Brass ▲ Our Advanced: Reinforced plastic + Brass (ASTM B117 salt spray test) ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced withstands UV/chemical exposure ▲ Base resists mild corrosion | Industry Standard: Degradation in harsh environments |