Hydraulics
Hydraulic systems manage water supply, sewerage, and stormwater, using pipes, pumps, and storage tanks. Materials such as PVC, copper, and steel contribute differently to embodied emissions. Comparing options ensures carbon is factored into essential infrastructure.
Average NABERS Benchmark
Lowest
Highest
PE pipe, PE pipe
vinidex
3.08
kg
N/A
Australia
PVC non-pressure pipes - foam core wall
iplex
3.20
kg
N/A
Australia
PE pipe, Polyethylene pipes
iplex
3.33
kg
N/A
Australia
PVC non-pressure pipes - solid wall
iplex
3.38
kg
N/A
Australia
PVC pressure pipes PVC-U pressure pipe
vinidex
3.46
kg
N/A
Australia
PVC pressure pipes PVC-M pressure pipe
vinidex
3.55
kg
N/A
Australia
PVC Non-pressure pipes and conduit
vinidex
3.61
kg
N/A
Australia
PVC pressure pipes PVC-O pressure pipe
vinidex
3.63
kg
N/A
Australia
Zip HydroTap BC40
ZIP WATER
194.70
unit
N/A
Australia
Zip HydroTap BC100
ZIP WATER
196.80
unit
N/A
Australia
PE100 spiral wound pipes
PKS Civil NZ
3.42
kg
N/A
New Zealand
Eurosmart Cosmopolitan OHM sink C-spout
GROHE AG
9.78
unit
N/A
Germany
Eurosmart OHM basin S
GROHE AG
9.92
unit
N/A
Germany
BauEdge OHM Shower Exp F
GROHE AG
10.63
unit
N/A
Germany
PE pipe, PE pipe
3.08
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
PVC non-pressure pipes - foam core wall
3.20
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
PE pipe, Polyethylene pipes
3.33
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
PVC non-pressure pipes - solid wall
3.38
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
PVC pressure pipes PVC-U pressure pipe
3.46
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
PVC pressure pipes PVC-M pressure pipe
3.55
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
PVC Non-pressure pipes and conduit
3.61
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
PVC pressure pipes PVC-O pressure pipe
3.63
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
Zip HydroTap BC40
194.70
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / unit (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / unit (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
Zip HydroTap BC100
196.80
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / unit (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / unit (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
PE100 spiral wound pipes
3.42
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
Eurosmart Cosmopolitan OHM sink C-spout
9.78
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / unit (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / unit (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
Eurosmart OHM basin S
9.92
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / unit (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / unit (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
BauEdge OHM Shower Exp F
10.63
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / unit (A1-A3)
kg CO2e / unit (A1-A3)
N/A
NABERS average
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