The Monodin-N washbasin faucet is equipped with an aerator that gives a soft stream and saves water (4785 rubles). Photo: Roca
Today, most plumbing fixtures from European manufacturers (Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Ideal Standard, Damixa, Roca, Laufen, Oras, Jacob Delafon, Geberit, Gustavsberg, WasserKRAFT, Mora Armatur, Villeroy & Boch, Keramag, VitrA, Kludi, Plados, etc. ) are “sharpened” so that consumers can save water and at the same time not experience discomfort. To do this, water-saving technologies are being introduced into faucets, shower heads, and toilet bowls. We'll talk about this.
Subway faucet with a vertical valve, water flow 7 l / min (from 11,520 rubles). Photo: Villeroy & Boch
Faucets
Aleo mixer with a sensitive flow pressure limiter, water flow 5 l / min (4710 rubles). Photo: Jacob Delafon
Two-valve models are the least economical, in which the "setting" of the flow of the desired temperature and intensity takes longer. The design of a single-lever mixer allows you to set the temperature and water flow with a slight movement (provided that the lever moves smoothly, without jerks), as well as change the flow rate without changing the temperature. Manufacturers have included several ways to save water in single-lever models, including hot water, which, as you know, is more expensive.
In conventional faucets, the water flow rate is approximately 12 l/min, while in faucets with the Eco function, it is reduced by almost 60% to 5 l/min.
Aeration
Talis Select, instead of using a traditional lever, the water flow is turned on and off by pressing a button (14,800 rubles). Photo: hansgrohe
Almost everyone is equipped with an aerator - a device built into the tip of the spout. Mixing at the exit into the air stream gives at least 10-15% water savings. At the same time, the restriction of the flow is imperceptible, on the contrary, the jet becomes voluminous, foamy, more pleasant to touch.
Z-Line (8560 rubles). Photo: VitrA
flow restrictor
Model Nordia (6383 rubles). Photo: Oras
Limiting the flow can be done in several ways. For example, using an elastic ring or membrane built into the aerator. This reduces water consumption by 60%, i.e. up to 5 l/min. Another way is a two-stage adjustment of the control lever. Its slight resistance will serve as a signal for the transition from economy mode to maximum flow mode. Manufacturers call this technology differently (Eco-Save - Damixa, Eco-Plus - Kludi, "green" eco-button - Oras, Eco-Disk - Roca), but its goal is the same - 50–60% water savings, that is, 5– 7.5 l/min vs. 12-13 l/min.
Non-contact models exclude water consumption for nothing. Photo: Grohe
temperature limiter
Suit U model (8990 rubles). Photo: Noken
If saving hot water is important to you, if you want to protect your loved ones (especially young children and the elderly) from burns, ask when choosing a mixer if the model you like has such protection. Its essence lies in the fact that the mixer will never let hot water in without first mixing it with cold water. For example, Gustavsberg faucets are equipped with an integrated Ecotemp blocker. A characteristic click will notify that the water temperature has reached 40 ° C. Kludi, Grohe, VitrA, Roca, Hansgrohe, Noken and other manufacturers solve the problem of saving (by 10–15%) hot water in a different way. They offer "cold" opening models, in which, when opened, cold water comes out first, and not mixed. To get warm or hot, turn the knob to the left. The movement of the handle to the right is blocked.
Suit U model (8990 rubles). Photo: VitrA
Contactless controller
Aleo (about 8 thousand rubles). Photo: Jacob Delafon
The strictest controller for water consumption is a contactless mixer. Its body is equipped with an optical sensor (infrared sensor) of movement and an electronic module that activates the flow of water. The magnetic valve locks or lets already mixed water into the spout, the temperature of which is set in advance using an external regulator-lever on the body or an adjustment screw built into the mixer. Mixer power supply from battery (6 V) or AC mains (230 V).
Refined simplicity - Lanta tabletop washbasin bowl. Photo: Roca
Take note
These tall, slender design models are aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to use, not only allowing you to effortlessly pour water into containers, but also equipped with advanced water saving technologies that ensure minimal water consumption (5 l / min) without compromising user convenience: X-Line faucets (8060 rubles). Photo: VitrA
Often, the user does not assume that it is possible to save water by simply reconfiguring the cartridge (although this is only included in single-lever models). Often, the economy mode is preset at the factory, but the user can adjust it independently during installation and even during operation to suit his needs. It is necessary to remove the lever and the protective plate. Then, using a screwdriver, tighten the screw passing through the cartridge rod, which will limit the movement of the cartridge and, accordingly, the flow of water. For some manufacturers, by reconfiguring the cartridge, you can also solve the problem of saving hot water.
It is estimated that 100 liters of water are consumed in 12 minutes of washing in the shower, but usually we spend half the time and, accordingly, water on a hygienic morning shower. While taking a bath, we spend 140–200 liters of water.
Bath / shower mixer Monodin-N (6368 rubles) Photo: Roca
Economic shower solutions
Aquita bath / shower faucet, maximum water flow 20 l / min (7703 rubles). Photo: Oras
Looking at the ceiling-mounted watering can, one involuntarily asks the question: how much water do you need to use to feel the charm of a real tropical downpour? When designing ceilings, they use the same technologies as in faucets: mixing air, embedding in a shower head and even a hose (for Kludi) devices that regulate the flow of water. Thus, it is possible to save water by 60%.
For example, the huge Rainshower Jumbo (Grohe), whose diameter is 400 mm and the number of nozzles is 252, needs only 8.5 l / min to function and give the user the pleasure of water. A characteristic feature of the Sensum collection (Roca) is the NightRain function: water is mixed with air, resulting in savings of up to 25-35% (compared to Rain mode).
Another device that allows you to reduce water consumption is an eco-jet. To put the mechanism into action, the swivel ring on the watering can must be set to the Eco pointer. The water-saving mechanism in the shower head will block part of the water-carrying channels inside the latter. As a result, the flow volume will be reduced by 50%.
Anti-burn systems
Coloric Blue (13,970 rubles). Photo: Gustavberg
The best way to ensure comfort and save water and energy is a thermostatic mixer (thermostat). The thermostat control valve is equipped with a temperature limiter, which prevents accidental water supply above 38 °C. If you want to take a hot shower, it will be enough to release the lock by pressing a button. It is noteworthy that in the event of a sudden shutdown of cold water, the hot water supply will be blocked. When the supply is resumed, the mixer will immediately dispense water at the programmed temperature. Such a mixer is primarily relevant in the shower.
Thermostatic faucets: Objekta (14,304 rubles. Photo: Kludi
Water saving toilets
Safira eco-mode thermostatic faucet - reliable protection against burns and water savings (from 11,921 rubles). Photo: Oras
Most require 6 liters of water for a complete cleaning. That's just for one flush, and even a small family flushes the toilet many times during the day. There is an exit.
Toilet bowls with a dirt-repellent, perfectly smooth surface (each manufacturer has its own secrets of cleanliness) can reduce the use of chemicals by 80-90%, reduce the time for cleaning the device and save water.
W+W is a water-saving solution that combines a washbasin with a toilet. Photo: Roca
double flush
bath thermostat Grotherm1000 Cosmopolitan New (16,690 rubles). Photo: Grohe
The current standard in the EU is 6/3 liters of water: 6 liters for the main and 3 liters for the half. New products from leading manufacturers break stereotypes. For example, in the latest Villeroy & Boch models, the standard is 4.5/3 liters (including one liter of clean water, which provides additional reinforcement for flushing beyond the water seal). Gustavsberg products in Scandinavia come with settings as low as 4/2 liters of water (there regulators do not require an additional liter of clean water when flushing). The same models are delivered to Russia with a 6/3 l setting.
Push and touch buttons for dual flush for toilets with built-in cistern and mounted using engineering modules (installation systems). They not only provide an economical flush, but also become an interior decoration. Photo: Viega
No rim
Z-Line (10,130 rubles). Photo: VitrA
A contribution to the hygiene of the appliance and saving water was made by the innovative, so-called rimless design of the toilet bowl, which was called by different manufacturers Rimfree (Keramag), Rimless (Laufen), Rim-Ex (VitrA), DirectFlush (Villeroy & Boch), Rimove (Jacob Delafon), Hygienic Flush (Gustavsberg), Clean Rim (Roca), Clean On (Cersanit). Unlike a standard appliance, in such a toilet the open edge (small protrusion) remains, but the inner edge in the bowl is removed). The powerful swirling flush system of these toilets covers and cleans the entire bowl of the toilet. With its power, this system is more economical. It is easier to keep the device clean, strong chemicals are not required. It is noteworthy that rimless toilets use 4/2 or 4.5/3 liters for flushing, which saves about 30% of water.
Nebia Shower is a redesigned 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 conventional nozzle is about 9-10.
Once the famous designer and architect Richard Fuller suggested using 90% compressed air in the shower 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 and all its developments remained on paper. 
So in 2015, young Nebia set out to create a revolutionary shower that uses similar technology, albeit without a compressed air component, to drastically save water in the shower. 
There is no compressed air bottle, it's much easier, the Nebia nozzle sprays water into tiny droplets that cover "10 times more area" than water drops from a regular nozzle, which allows you to wash more efficiently, since more water comes into contact with body. As well as heating the air around the drops is more efficient. They call it a "warm and cozy mist" that not only purifies your body, but is far 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 conventional nozzle is 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 the heating savings, then a very interesting amount comes out.
Especially these economical showerheads are a good investment for institutions and businesses that use a lot of water in their showers, allowing them to conserve water and save money on both water and heating costs. No wonder this one was such a hit on Kickstarter.
Although you can not wait until such a high-tech nozzle appears on the 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.
This small device will allow you to save from 30 to 70% of the water used while using the shower. At the same time, you save not only on payments for the water itself, but also for water disposal, that is, you get a double benefit.
The design of the water-saving shower head is such that it restricts the normal flow of 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 customers, we have selected nozzles with optimal water flow characteristics to achieve significant resource savings, but at the same time there is no big difference in water pressure.
The shower head is very easy to install by yourself, no need to call a master plumber. It has standard thread diameters and is suitable for most modern faucets, shower hoses and watering cans. There are two ways to install the nozzle:
- between faucet and shower hose;
- between the shower hose and the watering can.
In the following picture, you can see an example of installing a nozzle between a faucet and a shower hose.
Such a nozzle is an assistant, imperceptible to the user, but noticeable to the owner - the payer for utilities. If you are the owner or manager of a hotel, hostel, sports and fitness center, baths, saunas, etc., if you have a large family or simply have lovers of splashing in the shower, we recommend that you install water-saving nozzles in showers.
Thousands of our customers have already successfully used a water-saving shower head, 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 program "Miracle of Technology" on NTV. .
Water is used for human needs, so everyone should understand how to save water so that it is enough for everyone. The thoughtless use of groundwater can lead to disaster, so the issue of saving a natural resource is considered not only by each person individually, but also in specialized organizations.
Everyone chooses their own way to save water, but for this you need to know the characteristics and benefits of each of the options.
However, in any case, if a person saves water resources correctly, the contribution will be significant for the ecological situation as a whole. There are many savings options. Everyone will be able to choose the one that best suits their abilities and wishes.
Everyone knows their secrets about how to save water. Therefore, it is worth listening to the recommendations of people in order to get the necessary information for yourself on the general rules for saving water. So, it is worth adhering to the following instructions to save financial and natural resources:
- The most effective and accurate is to install a water saving device on taps, showers. There are many such devices, you just have to choose the right option for pricing and quality indicators.
One of the ways to save water is to install an aerator on the faucet, this will significantly save water consumption.
- If the faucets in the house are broken and they leak, then the useless consumption of water accumulations exceeds 200 liters per month. Therefore, broken taps that are leaking should be repaired immediately. Repairs will cost less than paying for wasted water.
- If the drain tank in the toilet is broken, then it is worth repairing it immediately or replacing the toilet bowl. Therefore, by purchasing high-quality and durable plumbing, a person can save a lot in the future.
- It is also recommended to install faucets with levers, this will help you quickly select the required water temperature without dropping drops into the treasury of utilities.
- A tip that will help reduce the amount of water consumption is to turn off the water while brushing your teeth. There is no point in running water when it is not needed. Even a few minutes can make a big difference.
- The same applies to products. After all, it is easy to wash vegetables in a bowl or saucepan with collected water. And washing them under running water is a big expense.
- If the clothes are washed by hand, then it is better to rinse them in water collected in some kind of container, rather than under a tap.
- It is also worth turning off the water while applying detergent to the dishes. And turn it on when it is already necessary to rinse plates or other appliances.
- If possible, it is best to install dishwasher equipment for washing dishes. The machine will help to make sure that there is a real water saving. The main thing is to load the car to the maximum.
- Avoid defrosting food under running tap water. Such actions consume a huge amount of fluid. In addition to saving water, natural defrosting will help preserve the beneficial properties of food.
- To save the budget, some people buy a device that disperses water. This provides water pressure in different directions, which will help to quickly carry out what is needed.
Saving Devices
To start applying water saving tips in reality, you need to understand what equipment you can pay attention to. You can bet on the following options:
- Buy water meter. It will help to determine how efficiently the water resource is used. This device will eventually accustom to the orderly and economical use of water.
Installed meters for accounting for the consumption of hot and cold water
- You can save money by purchasing a special crane for this purpose. Producers no less than environmentalists care about the preservation of natural gifts. Therefore, in the modern market, everyone will select suitable models of equipment for the deliberate use of water in an apartment or house.
- Those who have recently installed a faucet can pay attention to the nozzles for them, which are necessary to save both cold and hot water.
- And also special nozzles are sold, which are put on the design of the shower. This water saving device diverts the flow of water in different directions, which ensures the rational use of the liquid flowing through the downpipes.
Everyone will choose the device to save the family budget that best suits their preferences.
Watch the video: how to save water with a faucet attachment.
Faucets that save water
Based on the information above, everyone understands how important it is to choose a device to save water. There are many options on the market today that can help you with this. Often the choice is a faucet to reduce water flow. The range of such structures is quite wide. Therefore, even the most demanding buyer will certainly find suitable options for himself.
The regulator that controls the flow of water resources can be as follows:
"Shark"
Plumbing equipment "Shark" allows you to save money due to its functionality. The design has a special sensor adapter that allows you to record the temperature and pressure level of running and drinking water. This will help not to waste time waiting for the water to drain and the pressure to become as necessary for the implementation of the plan.
iSAVE crane
This is a state of the art water faucet. A special sensor is built into the design of sanitary equipment, which controls the resource consumption. The system allows you to save up to fifty percent of the funds for payment for water consumption.
These are the most popular faucet models that can be installed in an apartment in order to save money. Anyone who buys such equipment will no longer worry about how to save water in the apartment, plumbing supplies will do everything themselves.
Everyone chooses ways to save water. But if a major overhaul is planned in the apartment, then the best solution is to buy an economical crane.
Faucet nozzle for saving water
There is a more budget option than buying a crane. A popular design is the nozzle on the faucet to save water. Its price may vary depending on the following factors:
- Manufacturer;
- Production technologies;
- The quality of the material;
- In which store is it purchased.
In any case, even when buying the most expensive equipment, you can significantly save money on paying for water consumption.
Faucet attachments are:
- Touch;
- Aerator;
- Shower head.
Each of them has factors for and against the installation of such a device. But all of them are economical, giving the desired saving of the budget for paying utility bills.
Touch
The touch nozzle on the tap will show the result after a short period of time. It is not surprising, because its functionality is clearly aimed at preserving the natural resource. A special sensor reacts to the approach of an object to the crane. At this point, the water turns on. When a person removes their hands from the faucet, the operation stops and the water stops flowing.
Installed sensor nozzle on the faucet
Advantages
- The touch regulator helps to significantly reduce water consumption in a house or apartment;
- Such a device eliminates the need to touch the design of the crane with unclean hands. It will also facilitate the cleaning process in the apartment;
- The sensor system is light in equipment and does not require the use of additional resources (eg electricity). The sensor is completely autonomous;
- The device will facilitate the fate of people who have small children. Toddlers often forget to turn off the water after themselves, which entails irrational costs. Thanks to the touch device, this problem will disappear. The same goes for the elderly, who are also absent-minded and may leave the faucet running;
- A water-saving sensor device will reduce the risks of flooding the lower floors. This sometimes happens if a person has left home and the drainpipes are clogged;
- The device will help to comply with the rules of hygiene. After all, in order to wash your hands, you will not need to touch the tap and the handle;
- Touch controls do not require special attention. Their work is stable and durable.
This impressive range of benefits leads many people to buy a device to save water consumption.
Flaws
- Saving water in everyday life with the help of sensory nozzles on taps will not be cheap enough. However, by spending once on installation, you can organize long-term savings in cold and hot water. And this, accordingly, will save financial resources.
Of course, on the modern market there are many models and brands of sensor nozzles, thanks to which you can save water at home. They differ in various ways:
- pricing policy;
- quality;
- Color solution;
- Design;
- durability;
- Installation difficulties.
These factors form a general picture that provides information about whether to buy such a device. Most often, the choice of consumers falls on the following manufacturers:
- Sensor Nozzle on the Faucet "Eco-Water";
- Sensor nozzle on the tap "VodoEkonom";
- Grand Vent;
- water save;
- Tescoma water saving nozzle.
These are just some of the stores and companies that offer sensory faucet attachments that will help you save money and spend money on something important. Manufacturers guarantee budget savings of more than seventy percent with such devices.
Whichever adapter you choose, any of them will help you carefully control the flow of running and drinking water.
But also often the choice of consumers stops at buying an aerator to save water. It has slightly different functions and characteristics than touch. However, water conservation is significant both at home and in private homes and industries. The water saving aerator helps to properly distribute the flow, resulting in significant savings in consumption.
This is what a water saving aerator looks like
Advantages
- Allows for a significant reduction in water consumption;
- Streams of cold and hot water are distributed over small cells. Visually, it may seem that the pressure is much higher. However, this is just an optical illusion. In fact, significantly fewer natural resources are consumed in this way;
- Affordable price for everyone;
- The nozzle can be placed both on a filter for drinking water and on a stationary faucet;
- The kit includes the adapter itself and several connectors, so the installation is reduced to the fact that you need to pick up the valve and screw the aerator;
- A budget saving aerator nozzle will help reduce the consumption of cold and hot water by approximately fifty percent.
Flaws
It does not insure against the tap not being turned off. However, even if someone at home forgot to spin the water, the flow rate will be significantly lower than without an aerator nozzle.
Manufacturers
- EcoFlow;
- Terla Freelime NA(NoAer);
- WATER SAVER;
- SANI-FIT;
- Soft Jet Eco.
These are some of the manufacturers presenting mixer taps on the market. In any case, whichever water saving valve you choose, you will be pleasantly surprised when you receive your utility bill. This regulator will help rationally and for its intended purpose to use water.
The main thing is to decide what you expect from the device. If you want significant savings, then you should choose equipment more expensive. If the consumption is negligible, then you can give preference to inexpensive options for nozzles.
shower heads
Manufacturers are well aware that the savings are not only in the purchase of appliances for cranes. Therefore, in order for the problem of saving to disappear, as such, a shower head is also needed.
One type of shower head to save water
This device will help fixed and rational use of water. The regulator for reducing water flow in the shower can also have different characteristics. Shower heads to save the budget and natural resources, there are touch and aerator. They have the same system of operation as the equipment for cranes. The only difference is the size and shape of the product.
Installation
The water pressure regulator in the shower is installed in the space between the thread of the shower and the faucet. Thanks to this, the pressure is regulated at the stage of water outlet from the mixer, and not in the shower head itself. This helps save a lot. At the same time, when taking a shower, a person does not notice changes in the operation of the equipment. From the shower head, the resource flows in the same way as it was before the nozzle was installed.
Watch the video: how to save water using a shower head.
There are nozzles that fit directly on the shower cap itself. But they are less effective in preserving a natural resource than those installed inside the shower hose.
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You don't have to go to an expensive spa to feel great or relax with ease. You can take water procedures with special comfort at home, putting the shower on the function of massage, waterfall or tropical rain. At the same time, you can bask in the bath for a long time, relax or take contrast treatments without worrying about excessive water consumption. It will be minimal, thanks to a special economical shower head.
Usually, after installing such watering cans, consumers significantly reduce water consumption, they spend almost half as much on utility bills than before. For a family of three, this difference is especially noticeable, because over 10 thousand rubles can be saved in a year. The low price of watering cans allows you to recoup them after a few months of operation. Considering that you can use it for at least 3-5 years, savings on hot and cold water will be significant.
How it works
An important feature of the water-saving watering can is that the economical flow of water (only 6-9 liters per minute) is carried out at the usual level for you. When using the shower, you do not feel the difference in the power of the jet, which was turned on before. The restriction of the flow while maintaining its power is due to the aeration of the water with air, which is added to it through the hole on the body of the watering can. Its nozzles spray water in a concentrated manner, creating small but voluminous droplets.
Each liter of water is saturated with three liters of air. As a result, the watering can gives a more gentle and voluminous "stream". You will feel how much more comfortable, more pleasant it became to take a shower. And by all means make this ritual an obligatory part of your secluded, comfortable rest.
Doubt whether to buy such a watering can or not, but want to experience real water savings in the shower? Get a water-saving nozzle to get started. It can be bought in our store and installed in one of the ways: between the faucet and the hose or between the hose and the shower head. As a result, it will be possible to switch from the usual water consumption (12-20 liters) to a more economical one (6-8 liters).
Which watering can to choose?
For those who prefer not only to wash in the shower, but also to relax, the best solution would be to buy a watering can with several water supply modes: rain shower, massage, waterfall. In our online store you can purchase functional watering cans that will provide tremendous water savings, both in a private house and in a public pool, hotel, hotel or fitness center. Many of them have already been appreciated by our customers, and some models have even been considered in the TV program "Miracle of Technology" on NTV.
In the range of shower heads in our store, we have provided aesthetically attractive, ergonomic and diverse models made of high quality and durable materials. They are quickly connected to a hose that has a standard thread with a diameter of 16 mm and consume 6 to 9 liters of water per minute.
You can buy an inexpensive water-saving watering can, both with one mode of operation, and choose a watering can with three, 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:
- "Massage" (streams have great strength and "range") to relax the body and accelerate skin regeneration,
- "standard shower" for comfortable acceptance of daily procedures,
- "blizzards" for soft relaxation and a delicate effect on the skin.
Watering can with spa effect with five modes
Limits the water flow to 9 l / min and supplies water in 5 modes:
- "rain"
- "waterfall"
- "massage"
- "tropical rain" (heavy), creating a feeling of airiness and lightness of the flow.
- "tropical rain" (moderate)
By installing a water-saving shower head on the shower hose, you can take a shower with pleasure several times a day, without thinking about water consumption at all. It will be minimal even when the mixer valve is turned on at full power. Save and relax as much as you like!
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