Low-Flow Showerhead
By Jenn | July 2, 2009
Back in April (oh my, time does fly!) I tweeted asking for recommendations for a low-flow showerhead. The one which was currently installed in my home was just a standard basic cheapo model which came with the apartment and had zero water saving features. It also provided close to zero water pressure, which made for longer and less fulfilling showers. So I knew I wanted to upgrade but was flummoxed by all the options out there– and also by all the price points. Showerheads range from a low of ~$4 to a high of over $200 and their flow output varies widely, and really, who has the time for all this research?
I got some great responses to my tweet, but my favorite was from the very best co-blogger in the world, Karina, because she said she had a brand-new extra one she didn’t need! Free stuff is awesome; free stuff which fulfills the exact need you have is awesomer.
So I recently installed my new showerhead, and I’m really happy with it. It’s the Evolve Roadrunner, which outputs 1.5 gpm and incorporates ShowerStart technology, turning the water to a trickle once it reaches 95 degrees F. Thus less water is wasted while waiting for the flow to heat up– smart! The one feature I wanted which it doesn’t provide is an on/off switch, to temporarily stop the stream mid-shower… but at 1.5gpm I’m not wasting too much water I guess, and it makes me more apt to stop dawdling in there. So, situation solved… thanks Karina!
What’re your favorite showertime water-saving tricks?
[Image by HaWee via Creative Commons]
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and for the cold water running before it turns warm, put a bucket under for your plants! bonus! bonus!
Aw Shucks. It turns out that my new home came with it’s own low-flow showerhead - I’m just excited someone else needed one!
My favorite 1.5 gpm is made by High Sierra. I tried the Evolve, but had to throw it out because it plugged up in the first week.
I’ve been selling the Roadrunner exclusively through my eco conusulting business! I love it and find that I sell it to 95% of my clients. They all love it! www.greenithc.com
There are a lot of ways to get into green. For me it was when I installed a
tankless hot water heater. My intention primarily was to save money
and avoid water on the floor at some point. Now I want tell every one
that a tankless hot water heater can save you money and energy. And if
you add low-flow showerheads and aerators to your faucets it will
reduce the size of the tankless heater you may want to buy.