Water-saving batteries

Water bills can make us dizzy. So we are looking for savings. Producers, who are aware of the needs and expectations of customers, bring to the market innovative solutions that help us save water, and thus reduce bills.

Water-saving batteries

Water-saving batteries

The amount of water used can be reduced by reducing its flow. How? We can, for example, invest in batteries with aerators, contactless or thermostatic batteries.

A creative aerator

It can be mounted on existing batteries. Aerator is a kind of strainer fixed at the end of the spout, which aerates the flow of outflowing water. Even though it seems that the same amount of water flows out of the tap, thousands of tiny bubbles are added to the stream. Such a change does not reduce the effectiveness of cleaning, however, filling the vessel will last longer than with the usual stream. Aerators often have a ball joint - it allows you to direct the stream of water to any place, which increases the comfort of use. A traditional aerator reduces water consumption by around 15%. There are super-powerful aerators on the market that limit the water flow by 40-60%. In building supermarkets, you can buy the whole set from about PLN 20. Using only one sink with a battery perlator, a family of four can save up to PLN 100-150 per year. The disadvantage of aerators is the quick sticking of the strainer. It is often enough to wipe the strainer with your finger, and if it is not enough, unscrew and rinse with running water. You can easily replace the aerator with a new one. Both aerators for spout with internal and external threads are available on sale.

Less water with an eco button

The eco button is designed to dispense up to 50% less water without the special effect of the observation that it actually flies less out of the spout. The eco button is located on the back or side of the battery. If we press it, we will reach a water flow of13-14 l per minute, which is the maximum opportunity. After re-unscrewing, the tap comes out only 5-7 per minute. This is due to the fact that the battery is equipped with a limiter that locks the head allowing to move in a given field. The blockage is that it is a control over the flowing water, and in particular over its quantity, which makes the stream 40% smaller.

Water-saving head

Some companies produce batteries with a special, water-saving head (cartridge), through which we can gradate the intensity of the stream. The head is equipped with a lock, sometimes called a brake. By raising the handle of the battery, we feel a strong resistance - 5-7 l of water flows out of the battery . Only after overcoming this resistance, we achieve the maximum outflow - about 13 l / min. The saving is thus up to 50%.

Thermostatic faucets

The thermostatic faucets are equipped with a blockade preventing the outflow of water with a temperature lower than that set on the thermostat. The water flows only when the temperature set by the user has been reached. Thanks to such a mechanism, we save those few minutes (and a dozen or so liters of water) during which we wait for hot water.

Non-touch and electronically controlled batteries

Another solution that saves water is contactless and tactile taps. They are not popular in the household, most often we find them in public toilets. They are relatively expensive, but very economical - water flows from them only when we put our hands under the spout or touch it. Water stops when we leave our hands or after a certain time. e.g. after 30 seconds. Thanks to such a system, the reduction of water consumption is even at the level of 40-50%. There are also electronically controlled batteries - a remote control. With the remote control you can set not only the desired water temperature, but also the appropriate stream size: 2, 5 or 13 l / min, and - by pressing the appropriate button - to store the set values. Batteries with remote control or non-contact batteries can reduce water consumption by more than 50%.

The amount of water used can be reduced by reducing its flow. How? We can, for example, invest in batteries with aerators, contactless or thermostatic batteries.