Following the Europeans, Russians are beginning to be more careful about water consumption. However, saving luxury is not a hindrance, and new plumbing products make this the process is easy, enjoyable and even exciting.
Water saving nozzles. You can switch to an economical water consumption model using stop-start nozzles or an aerator mesh for an old mixer. Some SmartBoy nozzles are designed in such a way that when you turn the central rod, a maximum fixed water flow is set. Other models have the option to automatically stop water supply after 5-35 seconds. You can set the shutdown time yourself.
Using this mixer with an aerator, you can regulate the water flow (up to 2.5 l/min.).
Cold welcome. Another “smart” mechanism rational use water from Roca - Cold Start. When the faucet is opened in the front position, only cold water flows from the tap. To get a mixed flow, you need to exit the economy mode.
Flow regulators. Hansgrohe EcoSmart technology limits the water flow for Hansgrohe and Ahog mixers to 5 l/min. (for comparison: previous generation models consume 14 l/min.). The water in these mixers is aerated: the air-saturated stream becomes softer and more voluminous. At high blood pressure the built-in ring-shaped flow restrictor becomes flat and partially blocks the culvert.
Restrictive cartridges. These latest control devices reduce water consumption by 50%. Thus, Roca Plus with Hidrocontrol technology gives you the choice between economical and maximum water flow. The mechanism is as follows: when raising the lever, the flow of water increases until the user feels the resistance of the elastic regulator. This is a sign of transition to the maximum flow rate mode.
Mixer for kitchen sink with a controlled function of turning on/off and dosing water (measures the amount needed to prepare a particular recipe).
A godsend for housewives. A water-saving kitchen solution from Kludi, all of whose faucets are equipped with s-pointer eco aerators with a water flow of 6.5 l/min, is Swing & Stop. You can turn off the water by turning the tap itself to the side, which is easily done even with your elbow. If you return the mixer to its original position, the water will flow again.
Electronic mixers. The basis for the operation of contactless faucets from the brands Oras, Hansgrohe, Roca, Kludi, Hansa, Gessi and others is a photocell that responds to hand movement. Water flows only when you raise your palms. The temperature is fixed: 38 °C (thermostats are indispensable assistants in saving water and electricity), the miracle faucet operates in pulse mode using four AA batteries.
The solution from Grohe. Grohe EcoJoy ® technology provides both automatic and user-controlled water savings. And Rainshower ® shower heads with a diameter of 130 and 160 mm reduce consumption by 20% less water than standard analogues.
Vitra solution. Vitra shower systems use water flow regulators that reduce the performance from 20 to 7-8 l/min. This results in a net water saving of 60%.
The solution from Hansgrohe. The air mixing function in EcoSmart technology limits water consumption to 6 l/min, which is 60% more economical than average, while maintaining the comfort of water procedures.
This hand shower head has three spray pressure modes - rain, massage and balanced (water is mixed with air bubbles). EcoSmart technology allows you to reduce water consumption to 9 l/min.
Independent approach. The Templa Rubenus shower cabin from Ruben is equipped with its own pump. It does not depend on the pressure in the water supply system, and if a regular cabin spends 200-350 liters in hydromassage mode in 10 minutes, then the eco-option will only need 40 liters circulating between the watering can and the tray! The shortcoming of the system is the lack of disinfection and filtration.
Saving luxury is not a hindrance. Roca has developed innovative solution for a hydromassage bath: In-Flow: for complete relaxation with a hydromassage, 75 liters of water are enough.
With only 75 liters of water for a full-fledged hydromassage, this smart bathtub with relaxing side cascades is a great resource saver.
Circular drain. Toilets with this system supply water from multiple locations along the rim of the toilet, so effective cleaning occurs while using much less water than traditional systems.
Two drain modes. Economical models have two flush buttons on the tank, large and small. For example, Geberit built-in systems are equipped with a dual-volume flush (3 l/6 l) or flush/stop technology with manual interruption. The volume of both small and large flushes can be adjusted manually. The Ido company (Finland) offers the Trevi E toilet, which consumes only 4 liters with a large flush. Annual water savings with this model are 6.5 thousand liters per family member.
Thanks to the special siphon design, the urinal can be used without water connection.
Waterless urinals. In addition to models that use only 1 liter of water to flush, there are Subway urinals from Villeroy & Boch and Arkitekt from Vitra, which do not require water at all. The mechanism consists of a replaceable cartridge with hydraulic valve. The liquid in it is lighter than water, so waste and odors are completely absorbed.
Reuse of water. The development of the Roca W+W company (washbasin + wc - “sink + toilet”) is a monoblock of a sink and toilet with an odor filtration system. The essence of the concept is the ability to reuse water from the sink to fill the toilet tank. Water savings - 25%.
The sink-toilet hybrid saves 25 percent water, from the sink it goes into the toilet cistern and is reused.
Images used in this article: roca.co.ma
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“Typically, 20% of the water in time is an absolute loss,” says Jonah Schein, technical coordinator for the WaterSense Homes and Buildings program. This program was developed by the Protection Agency environment USA and aims to promote efficient use of water resources.
The shower accounts for about 17% of the water in the home, and the average American family uses about 160 liters of water per day in the shower. This amounts to 4.8 trillion liters of water annually in the United States alone. According to WaterSense, "this amount is enough to fully supply New York and New Jersey with water for a similar period of time." If you lose 20% each time, then that’s more than 700 billion liters that are wasted, and somewhere in the world entire countries are suffering from drought and water shortages.
Moreover, we are all accustomed to taking showers, and the shower head only contributes to heat loss, so showering is a very energy-intensive process.
In total, there are three types of losses: water, and, of course, money.
Surprisingly, the reasons for most of these losses are purely behavioral. People wait before taking a shower hot water(which can take a while, especially if the water heater is far away) and so they drain the water. On at this stage This is a design problem and all we can do is convince people to take cold showers (not such a bad idea), but it won't make much of a difference. The problem is that even after filing hot people They don’t start taking a shower right away and just spend some time wasted. This is a behavioral problem.
Educating people about the consequences of habitual behavior will probably change the situation in some cases, but in reality it is very difficult to change the routine, especially when there is visually no problem.
Therefore, a lot of attention is now being paid to various things. Among them we note the thermostatic shut-off valve.
Thermostatic valves are already used in fashionable versions of shower stalls to regulate water temperature, ensure that the combination of hot and cold water remains constant and prevent scalding if for some reason the cold water stops flowing. But a thermostatic shut-off valve does something else: it allows water to flow until it reaches a certain temperature, and then stops the flow until you reopen the valve.
The valve can be built into the shower head, or it can be removable.
A removable valve must be installed on the pipe in front of the shower head; it automatically records all typical losses during showering, without causing any inconvenience to the user. You will continue to enter the shower with hot water, all you need to do is reopen the valve.
The video below demonstrates the easy installation and use method.
Not all people value water the same. In the arid corners of the planet, it is considered liquid gold, which is used only in the most necessary cases. In other countries, there is so much water that taking a bath for pleasure and relaxation is considered the norm.
And yet - even with free access to water, the idea of saving natural resources is becoming more and more popular. This implies not only a change of habits, but also the introduction of new technologies.
In Japan, where immersion in a deep tub is a national tradition, members of the same family take the same bath, not changing the water, but heating it. The Swedes went even further and proposed using one of NASA's technologies in the bathroom. So what ways to save water exist today? Below we've outlined several options, from high-tech faucets to small household tricks. Choose any one and join the movement for economical water consumption!
But even if these innovations turn out to be effective and help save several liters of water, this will still not be enough for full savings. The fact is that the French are very fond of rain shower heads (they are also called rain shower heads), but they are the real culprits of excessive water consumption. “Therefore, despite all the new smart systems“, the first thing that needs to be changed is habits,” admits Evelyn.
Mikhail Chizhov, marketing director of the Russian branch of Hansgrohe, says that in Russia people have no special motivation to save water, since it can always be obtained in any quantity - and at a low price. “Water consumption in a regular sink faucet is about 13 l/min. All our basin mixers feature EcoSmart technology that reduces water consumption by 60%, i.e. up to 5 l/min. How does this happen? Thanks to air mixing and a special water flow limiter. The EcoSmart aerator, built into the faucet spout, enriches the water with air. The result is a rich, voluminous water jet.
As for shower heads, our line includes models both with water saving and without this function. The difference in price between the models is insignificant, but at the same time, 95% of watering cans sold in Russia do not have a water saving mode, says Mikhail. ─ This is because water in Russia is cheap, and buyers do not yet have the motivation to save water and consciously reduce its consumption - it is much more pleasant to take a “full” shower under a powerful stream.”
The installation of water meters in Russia has become mandatory since January 2015. Natalia Stogova says: “We installed water meters several years ago and did not expect that we would save so much as a result! The actual amount of water we use turned out to be 2-3 times less than what was indicated in the bill for average consumption.”
The idea was that the technology used to purify and reuse water on space stations could be used just as well on Earth - in both regular bathrooms and in public places: gyms, schools, baths and hotels. “It was an indescribable feeling,” says Mehrdad. ─ I found something that can be developed and used equally on earth and in space.”
Savings occur due to the fact that the same water passes through the filters and enters the shower system again and again. The cost of the basic “space” shower is $5,995 for a free-standing shower stall. A shower tray that is built into the floor during construction or major renovation will cost a thousand dollars less.
Rainfall Shower Style Head High Efficiency Square Thin Water Saving Contemporary - $29.99
However, measures to reduce water consumption have affected not only Californian gardens, but also the homes themselves. Starting in July 2016, the only shower heads available in this state are those that flow no more than 11 liters of water per minute (2 liters less than before). This decision was approved by the California Energy Commission. In 2018, the limit will drop even lower - to 8 liters per minute. According to preliminary forecasts, this will save 11 billion liters of water in the first year and 173 billion liters in the next ten years.
Australian user Skyring architects suggests rescheduling long water treatments for the weekend: “If you like to stay in the shower longer, you shouldn’t deprive yourself of this pleasure. Just get into the habit of showering for four to five minutes on weekdays, and allow yourself to relax on the weekends.” In other words, before you take a shower next time, first go to the kitchen and grab a timer. Then, standing under the shower and listening to the inexorable ticking, you will begin to treat these minutes with all possible respect.
This small device will allow you to save from 30 to 70% of the water consumed while using the shower. At the same time, you save not only on payments for the water itself, but also for wastewater disposal, that is, you get a double benefit.
The design of the water saving shower head is such that it limits the standard flow tap water. Typically, the outflow of water from the water supply is 12-20 liters per minute, and with the installation of a nozzle it will be 6-8 liters per minute. For our clients, we have selected nozzles with optimal characteristics for water flow, so that significant savings in resources are achieved, but at the same time there is no significant difference in water pressure.
The shower head is very easy to install yourself, no need to call a professional plumber. It has standard thread diameters and fits most modern faucets, shower hoses and watering cans. There are two ways to install the nozzle:
- between the mixer and the shower hose;
- between the shower hose and the watering can.
In the next photo you can see an example of installing a nozzle between the faucet and the shower hose.
Such a nozzle is an assistant, invisible to the user, but noticeable to the owner - the payer. public utilities. If you are the owner or manager of a hotel, hostel, sports and fitness center, bathhouse, sauna, etc., if you have a large family or simply like to splash around in the shower, we recommend installing water-saving nozzles in your showers.
Thousands of our customers have already successfully used water-saving shower heads, thereby saving not only their money, but also natural resources.
P.S. By the way, our water-saving nozzles took part in the filming of the “Miracle of Technology” program on NTV.
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You don’t have to visit an expensive spa to feel invigorated or easily relax. You can take water procedures with special comfort at home, setting the shower function to massage, waterfall or tropical rain. At the same time, you will be able to soak in the bath for a long time, relax or take contrasting procedures, without worrying about excessive water consumption. It will be minimal, thanks to a special economical shower head. Typically, after installing such watering cans, consumers significantly reduce water consumption, spending almost half as much on utility bills as before. For a family of three, this difference is especially noticeable, because in a year you can save over 10 thousand rubles. The low price of watering cans allows you to pay for them after just a few months of use. Considering that you can use it for at least 3-5 years, you will save on hot and cold water
An important feature of a water-saving watering can is that the economical supply of water flow (only 6-9 liters per minute) is carried out at a level that is familiar to you. When using the shower, you do not feel any difference in the power of the jet that you turned on before. Limiting the flow while maintaining its power is due to aeration of the water with air, which is added to it through a hole on the body of the watering can. Its nozzles spray water in a concentrated manner, creating small but voluminous drops.
Every liter of water is saturated with three liters of air. As a result, the watering can produces a more delicate and voluminous “stream”. You will feel how much more convenient and pleasant it has become to take a shower. And you will certainly make this ritual an obligatory part of your secluded, comfortable holiday.
Do you doubt whether to buy such a watering can or not, but want to experience real water savings in the shower? To get started, purchase a water-saving nozzle. You can buy it in our store and install it in one of the following ways: between the mixer and the hose or between the hose and the shower head. As a result, you will be able to switch from the usual water consumption (12-20 l) to a more economical one (6-8 l).
For those who prefer not only to wash, but also to relax in the shower, the optimal solution would be to buy a watering can with several water supply modes: tropical shower, massage, waterfall. In our online store you can purchase functional watering cans that will provide enormous water savings, both in a private home and a public swimming pool, hotel, hotel or fitness center. Many of them have already been appreciated by our customers, and some models were even reviewed in the TV program “Miracle of Technology” on NTV.
In the assortment of shower heads in our store, we have provided aesthetically attractive, ergonomic and varied models made from high-quality and durable materials. They quickly connect to a hose having a standard thread with a diameter of 16 mm, and consume from 6 to 9 liters of water per minute.
You can buy an inexpensive water-saving watering can with one operating mode, or choose a watering can with three or five modes and a spa effect.
Among them:
Reduces water consumption by up to 50%, delivers only 9 liters per minute.
Provides water supply in three modes:
Limits water flow to 9 l/min and supplies water in 5 modes:
By installing a water-saving shower head on the shower hose, you can take a shower with pleasure several times a day, without worrying about water consumption. It will be minimal even when the mixer valve is turned on at full power. Save and relax as much as you want!
