The right product for optimal use
Find the tapware you need at a glance. This is what ECAU classification offers for sanitary tapware.
Make easy choices with ECAU classification based on 4 performance criteria, represented by icons and the A-to-D rating scale (A is the best).
These performance criteria let you choose your tapware based on water saving, hot water energy saving, sound level and sturdiness that determines life expectancy.
Performances
The ECAU label indicates the four performance criteria of the classification, represented by pictograms and the A-to-D rating scale (A is the top classification).
Technical criterion E characterizes Economizing Water based on faucet flow rate. It depends on the criterion C results.
Performance criterion C represents two characteristics summarized in one letter and covers more than the other ECAU classifications: ergonomics, water and energy saving systems (reducing the volume of hot water results in lower electricity consumption).
Performance criterion C depends on the tapware design
Performance criterion C also depends on the type of faucet and its use
Performance criterion A specifies the noise level of the tapware.
Performance criterion U corresponds to the service life of moving parts of the faucet.
Benefits to businesses and consumers
Professionnals
The performance levels for sanitary tapware are adapted to each construction project based on the requirements of your customers, levels of quality in your calls for tender and the specific operating environment.
Consumers
ECAU lets you choose at a glance products that meet all your requirements for water saving, hot water energy saving, acoustic comfort and life expectancy.
Choosing an ECAU-rated product means getting one that meets all your requirements, on all levels.
Products with ECAU classification
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Technical documents ECAU Classification and/or EChAU by type of product:
- Single taps and mixer tap (NF077 DT2)
- Automatic shut-off valves (NF077 DT5)
- Mechanical mixing valves (NF077 DT3)
- Thermostatic mixing valves (NF077 DT3)
- Electronic valves (NF077 DT13)
- Shower hoses extractable handspay hoses (NF077 DT8)
- Extractable handsprays (NF077 DT6)
- Shower outlets (NF077 DT7)
- Drainage devices (NF077 DT9)
