Showerguy tested products save water and energy
The introduction of the shower is easy, and with these changes, changes in the water consumption of the housing association can be seen quickly. When a 10 percent saving is achieved in total water consumption, it means a 7.5 percent saving in energy consumption. In the best destination, we measured 63% water savings per minute in the shower.
Taking a shower is an overwhelming waste of energy and water: a ten-minute shower consumes 120-150 liters of water, of which the share of warm water is around 60-70 percent. Washing accounts for about 40 percent of household water.
According to Motiva , if you take a 15-minute shower every day, it costs around 450 euros a year. Shortening the shower to five minutes would save 300 euros.
Water is thought to be cheap compared to electricity, but a good question is, is it really? Water and energy savings of around €40-100 per year per person.
Why should water be saved?
Many residents of housing associations may wonder why it is necessary to save water. Water consumption, the share of water consumption in heating energy consumption and the costs caused by it are considerable. Especially in housing associations, water consumption and the costs caused by hot water, among other things, are often hidden behind maintenance fees and fixed water charges.
In the past, housing associations did not have to bill for water consumption according to consumption, but the fixed water fee that was in use could be based on, for example, the number of people living in the apartment. It is not considered necessary to reduce water consumption when the same price is repeatedly paid for water regardless of consumption. With the change in law based on the European Union's energy efficiency directive, several housing associations have introduced apartment-specific water meters, and in the future, water charges will be based more often than before on the residents' actual water consumption.
In housing associations, it is important to remember that energy and water costs are always ultimately paid from each resident's own wallet, regardless of the way the water fee is collected. With moderate water consumption, housing associations also have the opportunity to save on water bills and energy costs. Showerguy tested products include Aroma Sense, Water Labs and Aromaca showers. With a water-saving shower, the water and energy saving is about €25-100 per year per person.
The most important measures in reducing water consumption are also the maintenance measures of each resident of the housing association. Regular maintenance and cleaning of water fixtures and immediate response in case of malfunctions are important, user-oriented measures.
Other reasons for the housing association's changes in water use can also be considered from an environmental perspective. It is good to remember that water production and distribution cause a lot of carbon dioxide emissions. Hot domestic water has a significant impact on the building society's energy consumption and thus also on the carbon footprint of housing.
Fast deployment
Changing the Aroma Sense - showers to the housing company's apartments is quick. Changing the shower head is easy for the resident.
Water consumption decreases
In housing companies where Aroma Sense technology has been introduced, the reduction in water and energy consumption can be quickly seen in the water and electricity bills.
Savings for the housing association and residents
With the Aroma Sense / Aromaca water-saving shower, the water and energy saving is about €25-100 per year per person.
You can save piping and extend its life
Aroma Sense showers increase the water flow rate by 200-400 percent. Thanks to the flow rate, the network pressure can be lowered and the water tap does not have to be used at full power. The drop in pressure saves the building company's plumbing and extends its life.
With a separate flow limiter, the water flow can be limited to 6.5 or 8 liters per minute without affecting the washing power and shower enjoyment. With showers without a limiter, you can consume 7-9 liters per minute.
Filtered water does not stain surfaces
The water-saving PR-SJW shower head and other Aroma Sense showers filter lime, iron and other impurities, which is an easy way to keep the floors and glass surfaces of shared shower rooms cleaner. Cleaning takes less time and the cleaner's job becomes easier.
The showers can also be used without filters.
Why choose Aroma Sense?
Can Aroma Sensen be installed in all shower systems?
Yes! The showers follow European standards. They have ½ inch threads like 95% of the manufacturers. If the shower hose attaches to the lift, the showers are suitable for attachment.
How much water can a shower save?
At best, two-person households have saved €20 per month. On average, a shower saves €60 per year per person. This includes warm water, waste water and cold water. At best, 30% of the original water consumption has been saved in housing associations.
