water saving

rowsew

If you look on this page:
http://www.wessexwater.co.uk/water-and-sewerage/threecol.aspx?id=1832
there is an email link to ask for a flush saver. They've cunningly put it where no-one would willingly look (except MSE'rs obviously), but it's worth a go. I've sent an email today and will report back if anything turns up!

rowsew

Just to let you know, my save-a-flush bag arrived in the mail today, swiftly installed, and hopefully now saving a bit more water.

Former_MSE_Wendy

What is this all about?

Eaga, an energy efficiency provider and store, which sometimes delivers government energy saving programmes, has 100,000 free Showersmart devices, which make your shower more energy efficient, to give away to households in England, Scotland and Wales.

Plus if you’re over 70 or receive means tested benefits (eg working tax credit, income support, housing benefit etc.) you can get 4 free energy saving light bulbs.

How do I get one?

Go to the eaga website and select if you are applying for just the Showersmart or the energy light bulbs too.

Then just ‘click to apply’, ‘add to cart’, ‘checkout’ and enter your name and address.

It should be dispatched within 6 to 8 weeks. They are only available while stocks last but with 100,000 on offer this shouldn’t run out any time soon. Its likely you will receive details of further offers, so beware if you dont want that.

How does the Showersmart work?

The Showersmart is a small device that you attach to your shower that claims to make it more energy efficient.

The unit works by regulating the flow of water through your taps to an even 7.8 litres per minute, which according to the manufacturer saves a two person household £20 year in energy costs & water meter users £20/year too.

The unit is about 5cm long and fits between your tap and the end of the shower hose. It’s supposed to be really easy to fit, so you don’t need a plumber to help.

Does it fit my shower?

The Showersmart is suitable for all mains-pressure showers where hot water comes from a combi-boiler or hot water tank. This includes non electric showers and bath/shower mixer taps but does not include electric showers, showers with multiple jets or rainwater showers.

Thanks to MoneySaver CLLC for the top spot, this post has been inserted to provide full details of the offer.


Update 22 April 2009 9am... The other side....

As always there are two sides to every issue, here's the comments from a plummer later in the thread. It's up to you whether you choose one of these... (and as the notes above already say, this isnt for electric showers)

"I am DISGUSTED that Martin is recommending these. As a plumber, I can safely say these are as useless as a chocolate teapot!

People employ me to increase the pressure and flow of their showers!

Do not use these on an electric shower as you could seriously damage it. These do nothing more than bung up the the hose of your shower - in the same way dirt or scale would. Imagine your £1,000 deluxe power shower having to push all that water through a much smaller hole - do you think it's going to last very long!

You can only use this on a shower connected to your taps, but why bother, just turn the taps! (which funnily enough were invented to alter flow rate - doh!)"


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wong99

Thank's very much for this tip. I have just ordered two. Hope I dont have to wait too long as at the moment I dont flush my loo untill have passed water in it at least threet times, I am on a water meter.

Julieforde

I order mine thanks

louisebbctlc

Just ordered mine!

CLLC

Hi MSE's :hello:

Grassroots are distributing/giving away FREE eaga shower smart devices which are ment to help you save Water , Energy , Money and your Showers lifetime

http://www.showersmart4free.com/index.php

Save water and money on your household energy bill

As part of the Government's commitment to reduce the amount of energy we use, eaga have been working with energy suppliers and are able to offer each household in Great Britain a free eaga ShowerSmart

Enjoy

CLLC

P.S. PLEASE WAIT 56 DAYS FOR DELIVERY

lannyloo

CLLC wrote: »

Hi MSE's :hello:

Grassroots are distributing/giving away FREE eaga shower smart devices which are ment to help you save Water , Energy , Money and your Showers lifetime

http://www.showersmart4free.com/index.php

Save water and money on your household energy bill

As part of the Government's commitment to reduce the amount of energy we use, eaga have been working with energy suppliers and are able to offer each household in Great Britain a free eaga ShowerSmart

Enjoy

CLLC

Thanks for that OP. Always on the look out for saving some cash. Delivery is 56 days though

CLLC

lannyloo wrote: »

Thanks for that OP. Always on the look out for saving some cash. Delivery is 56 days though

Oh yes , I knew i forgot something

Thanks for that!!

ZooT_2

Thanks very much, done, dusted, looking forward to waiting 56 days )