Lokhandwala Foundation School

The Comprehensive Challenge

In the 1990s, the Lokhandwala Foundation School had a limited number of students. As the numbers kept rising, the old facilities proved inadequate. Accordingly, the school shifted to larger premises. Within years in the new building, however, the total student count reached 2,880. Consequently, the volume of washroom users rose sharply. Moreover, during pockets of peak usage, the washrooms’ utilisation was heavy. These were times between 9:15 AM to 9:40 AM, 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM, 1:30 PM to 1:55 PM, and in the late afternoon between 3:45 PM to 4:00 PM.

It was during these peak hours that a robust system of faucets, flush valves, and other washroom fixtures was required to handle the user load efficiently. Additionally, it was important to prevent water spillage, overflow, or leakage that could result in students, teachers, or other users to slip and fall, resulting in injury.

With the washrooms being separated between students, faculty, and backend staff, safety elements were required for each type of user. Also, products installed in the washrooms needed to offer high performance along with low maintenance costs while being aesthetically attractive.

Considering these needs, Sloan installed state-of-the-art washroom systems that would be robust, bespoke, and pleasing to the eye.

State-of-the-Art Products with True Impact

Taking the needs of the Lokhandwala Foundation School into consideration, Sloan’s TruFlush Flushometers – 4.8 Lpf and hybrid waterless urinals were the best options. Sloan’s sensor-activated battery-powered concealed TruFlush Flushometers were installed in the school’s washrooms.

The sensor TruFlush Flushometer saves up to 70% of water, and with its touch-free operation, it helps maintain hygiene and ensures effective flushing and cleaning. Minimal maintenance is needed for this product. The flushometers are tested to meet trouble-free operation without maintenance for 250,000 cycles. All the Sloan washrooms being completely hands-free help to maintain higher hygiene levels while reducing maintenance costs. This also ensures there are no long queues since users can wash their hands quickly and exit the washrooms.

Thanks to the durability of Sloan products, recycled water can also be used in the flushometers despite such water containing higher chemical concentration. The option of using recycled water attests to the durability of Sloan washroom products. Additionally, even after three years of use, these products have not lost their sheen.

When it comes to Sloan urinals, the enduring sparkle is due to SloanTec Hydrophobic Glaze which repels liquids and inhibits the growth of germs, making the urinals easier to clean and keeping them cleaner longer. 

ll the above advantages mean Sloan washrooms require minimal maintenance and cleaning staff. Daily cleaning keeps the washrooms extremely clean and odour-free. Therefore, annual maintenance costs are low and do not exceed Rs. 18,000/-.

The Broad Outcomes

Significantly, Sloan’s sustainable systems save 31, 60,000 litres of water each year, resulting in annual monetary savings on water at around Rs. 120,000/- and about Rs. 60,000/- in electricity. With hand dryers installed in all the washrooms, paper tissues are no longer required for wiping hands. As a result, all the washrooms are paperless, helping the school curb its carbon footprint and mitigate the impact of climate change. In the words of the School Maintenance Engineer: “The primary benefit of sensor TruFlush valve is improved hygiene and water savings.” The Lokhandwala Foundation School is extremely pleased with Sloan’s washroom fixtures. The products are clear winners on the parameters of performance, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness.