Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Save Electricity in the Bathroom


Investing in an energy-efficient showerhead will not reduce your shower experience, just your electricity bill.

- Do not let the hot water run unnecessarily. Use cold water to wash your hands instead of hot water.

- Use a basin plug when washing.

- Shower instead of bathing. You will save up to 40% in water and use 5 times less electricity than heating bath water.

- Switch to a low-flow, energy-efficient showerhead. If the water pressure in your house is low, rather use an aerated showerhead instead of a flow restrictor. The minimum pressure on your geyser should be more than one bar.

- How to check whether your existing showerhead is energy- and water-efficient:
  • Hold a bucket under the showerhead for 12 seconds.
  • Measure the amount of water in the bucket with a measuring jug.
  • If more than 2 litres has collected, your showerhead is inefficient and should be replaced by a low-flow, energy-efficient showerhead.

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