Nebia Shower is an upgraded shower head that saves both water and heat without sacrificing comfort. According to the developers, such a shower consumes only 2-3 liters of water per minute, while a regular nozzle uses about 9-10.
Once the famous designer and architect Richard Fuller suggested using 90% in the shower. compressed air and only 10% water in the form of sprayed drops. Thus, he claimed that only 1 liter of water per hour would be used. 50 years have passed, but we still use the same thing and all its developments remained on paper. 
And so in 2015, the young Nebia set out to create a revolutionary shower that uses similar technology, albeit without the compressed air component, to radically save water in the shower. 
There is no compressed air canister here, everything happens much simpler, the Nebia nozzle sprays water into tiny droplets that cover “10 times more area"than drops of water from a conventional nozzle, which allows you to wash more efficiently, since more water comes into contact with the body. The air around the droplets is also heated more efficiently. They call it a “warm and cozy mist” that not only cleanses your body, but is significantly superior to taking a classic shower in general. Watch the video:
Such a shower consumes only 2-3 liters of water per minute, while a regular nozzle uses about 9-10. If you calculate this for 4 people, you can save about 80,000 liters of water per year, and if you also calculate heating savings, you get a very interesting amount.
Especially these economical shower heads are a good investment for institutions and businesses that use a lot of water in their showers, allowing them to save water and save money on both the cost of water and the cost of heating. No wonder this one was such a success on Kickstarter.
Although you don’t have to wait until such a high-tech nozzle appears on our market, but use a more economical nozzle, for example, from a garden sprayer. Which can be placed in the shower. This will save up to 20% water.
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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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 will turn out to be significant.
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 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!
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. .
Not long ago, the world oohed and aahed at the sight of Bill Gates sipping from a glass of water obtained after filtering human waste products. The spectacle is creepy and uncomfortable, but it is precisely this that makes one understand the true price of drinking water.
And just recently it became known that the head Apple I was also seriously puzzled by the global problem and made a personal financial contribution to the development of Nebia - a prototype of an economical shower for the home. Other famous investors did the same, as did thousands of people on the Kickstarter crowdfunding site. As a result, the startup received more than $2 million, although only 100 thousand were required.
We can safely assume that not all future owners of Nebia are concerned about saving water itself. Rather, they are concerned about utility bills. And for good reason, because the payback period for a shower is less than two years at a “store” price of $399. According to the developers' calculations, the savings for the average US family will be about $230 per year. And if you pre-order, the benefits will become a little closer.
Where do these numbers come from? Unlike a traditional shower, Nebia sprays into millions of tiny droplets, using 70% less water. Moreover, the area of the surface to be coated increases 10 times.
The plumbing is made of high-quality durable materials. Nebia was created with an eye to visual beauty, convenience and functionality. Striving for perfection, engineers and designers have created hundreds of prototypes and seem to have found the best option.
The benefits of the advanced shower do not end there. It is impossible not to mention that the device promises a completely different level of comfort and satisfaction from the daily water procedure.
A warm and cozy mist envelops your skin, providing just enough water to leave you feeling clean and refreshed. The feeling of Nebia stays with you long after you leave the bathroom. Your skin smells fragrant, your hair shines, and your muscles relax. No the best way start the day.
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Some foreign bloggers tried out Nebia for themselves and, firstly, agreed that the shower looks very modern and stylish. Secondly, it was considered potentially breakthrough. Thirdly, everyone noted unusual (or rather unusual) sensations that they still liked. Some of the testers were left indescribably delighted. It seems that the words of the creators here did not diverge from the deeds.
Of course, with our water tariffs, even such significant savings will take quite a long time. Therefore, Nebia will most likely be of interest to lovers of unusual gizmos and/or non-standard experiences, as well as business owners whose clients or employees consume a large number of water. For example, Google has already done this.
Are you ready to pay four hundred dollars for a shower?
