Anyone got tips on being efficient with water what with the new water charges coming in.
Try having a 'Navy Shower'.
It's not as rude as it sounds. It is the method of showering used on navy vessels where fresh water is usually in short supply. Apparently most people when having a shower leave the water running the entire time. A Navy Shower is done as follows. Turn on the shower, get under the water and soak your whole body and hair for about a minute. Then turn off the water, apply soap or shower gel, wash your entire body and hair. Turn the water back on for a minute or two to rinse off. That way the water is only running for 2-3 minutes rather than for the full amount of time that you are in the shower. I have always showered this way and only last year found out that other people didn't.
The same applies to brushing your teeth. The tap does not need to be running the entire time you are brushing your teeth. You just need a bit of water at the start and a rinse at the end.
The only problem with the electric showers is that when they are turned off and back on a strong blast of cold water shoots out.
I also make 4 hot water bottles per night on the cold nights... that is 4 litres/night... I'm going to keep an old kettle in the utility room just for re-using that 4 litres.
Just be careful not to leave them stand full too long. Old bath water can get very smelly.We also have purchased larger containers to collect water from bathroom sinks and bath. The intention to fill the toilet cistern after flushes.
Anyone got tips on being efficient with water what with the new water charges coming in.
Quote:it only took 5 mins for my full shower. Daughter takes between 15 to 25 mins
It reached crises point in our house. Had to fit a push buttom timer on the shower pump. Teenage daughter saw the 240 litres of hot water as a challenge to empty.
Now you have 5 minutes and thats it.
Very Funny, and very true. I have always thought there should be an way to control the time limit without resorting to tripping the fuse switch.. I assume this method is not possible on an electric shower as opposed to a shower pump. It would save a lot of shouting about shampoo still in hair.
Has any one any guesstimate how much money they'll save by doing any of the above.
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