{"id":24392,"date":"2026-03-25T10:45:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/?p=24392"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:45:51","slug":"the-1100-toilet-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/the-1100-toilet-test\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u00a31,100 toilet test"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>A toilet is the silent ambassador of a business.<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>It\u2019s condition reflects everything from hygiene standards to professionalism; from how much a company respects its customers and staff to how much you can really trust them.<\/h3>\n<p>But to the trained eye \u2013 especially an electrician\u2019s \u2013 it goes further. The quality of a washroom can show you whether a business is cost-savvy and whether sustainability actually matters to them. Here\u2019s the test: if you spot paper towels, you know the business is flushing away over \u00a31,100 a year. The CO\u2082 impact is significant too.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve crunched the figures using the ATC Tiger Eco hand dryer, take a look:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual Costs<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Paper Towels: \u00a31,248*<br \/>\n\u2022 ATC Hand Dryer: \u00a399.22*<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual CO2 Emissions<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Paper Towels: 786kg*<br \/>\n\u2022 ATC Hand Dryer: 67.70kg*<\/p>\n<p>By simply switching to electric hand drying, that\u2019s a \u00a31,148.78 saving per unit and 718kg less CO\u2082<\/p>\n<p><strong>Designed for commercial reliability<\/strong><br \/>\nWhether you\u2019re fitting out a low-usage washroom or a high-footfall commercial site, ATC has a dryer to match. The range includes options for different environments, with IP ratings from IPX1 to IP24, mounting flexibility and vandal resistant models for tougher sites.<br \/>\nEach model is built with energy efficiency in mind, some using variable outputs as low as 600W and eco modes to minimise electricity use even further.<br \/>\nATC also delivers exceptionally fast drying times across the board. All models operate at 12\u201315 seconds, ensuring user convenience and reduced traffic. Noise levels can be a deal breaker for quiet spaces like libraries, schools, and theatres. ATC\u2019s hand dryers offer noise levels at low as 70dB(A) at one metre without compromising on airflow quality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATC Hand Dryer range features<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 12\u201315s fast drying Times<br \/>\n\u2022 Low, medium &amp; high traffic options<br \/>\n\u2022 Low noise levels (from 70 dB(A) @ 1m)<br \/>\n\u2022 Commercial-grade performance<br \/>\n\u2022 Durable designs built to last<br \/>\n\u2022 Multiple fi nish options<br \/>\n\u2022 Optional HEPA filtration (model dependent)<br \/>\n\u2022 UKCA &amp; CE certified<br \/>\nSwitching to electric hand dryers is a no brainer. They don\u2019t just cut costs\u2014they cut emissions, save time, and lower maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.atcelec.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.atcelec.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>*Cost and CO2 figures are indicative and based on typical commercial<\/em><br \/>\n<em>usage. Actual savings may vary depending on site conditions, usage<\/em><br \/>\n<em>levels, and energy tari\u001d s. Figures correct as of April 2025. Product range<\/em><br \/>\n<em>referenced relates to ATC UK.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A toilet is the silent ambassador of a business. &nbsp; It\u2019s condition reflects everything from hygiene standards to professionalism; from how much a company respects its customers and staff to how much you can really trust them. But to the trained eye \u2013 especially an electrician\u2019s \u2013 it goes further. 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