Stagnant water can harbor dangerous pathogens in domestic water distribution systems. Reducing stagnation helps to maintain design temperature and residual disinfectant levels both of which reduce the propagation of waterborne pathogens, leading to a safer domestic water distribution system. ProPress® double drop elbows allow water distribution systems to be designed using concepts that minimize stagnation. Domestic water can be plumbed so that the use of a single fixture will generate flow up to many fixtures. Whenever a fixture in a ring or series is operated, fresh water flows up to the connection points of other fixtures. Installing fixtures in a ring or in series, utilizing double drop elbows can drastically reduces dead legs.
