FAQ

Has ShowerStart been certified?
ShowerStart’s ability to reduce behavioral waste is unique and a new International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
(IAPMO) standard was created to cover its functionality – IAPMO IGC 244-2007a. In addition to meeting IAPMO requirements and
being Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) certified, all showerheads containing ShowerStart have also been WaterSense certified.
How long will ShowerStart last?
ShowerStart has received UPC certification under the IAPMO IGC 244-2007a standard. A critical portion of the standard includes a
lifecycle test consisting of 10,000 cycles with out fail. One cycle consists of the following steps (a) through (d).
a) Flow water at an inlet pressure of 80 ±1 psi and at a temperature of less than 87.8°F (31.0°C) for one minute. Device will be in an
open flowing condition.
b) Gradually increase the water temperature to 98.6°F (37.0°C). The device shall close such that the flow of water is less than 0.2 gpm
but not less than 0.05 gpm.
c) Manually open the device to the maximum flow condition (2.5 gpm maximum at 80 ± 1 psi) by turning the manual open lever by
hand.
d) Shutoff water pressure to zero (0.0 psi) at the device inlet to automatically reset the device.
10,000 cycles is equivalent to 3 users showering daily for more than 9 years.
Is ShowerStart Patented?
ShowerStart is protected by multiple U.S. and International Patents and Patents Pending.