Showersmart thing to save water & gas?

Rich_ · #1 (**permalink**) 28-10-2009, 06:02 PM

Anyone else got one of these through the post recently?

It fits inline on your shower hose where it connects to the taps or to a power shower which is fed by hot water from your boiler and claims to save energy , water & money among other things. It seems to use a fine gauze inside to restrict water flow.

I fitted it before I went to work last night without saying anything to the Wife & daughter. I was asked today what was wrong with the shower as the water pressure seemed down & it took "ages" to rinse their hair and took "ages" to get the temperature right. The pressure seemed adequate enough for me, but I have very short hair.

If they are going to spend longer showering it seems any perceived saving will be lost, and I'd imagine in a hard water area the gauze will become clogged too? Is it something else that is just a good idea in theory?

Rich_ · #2 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 11:17 AM

I removed it. It's useless.

Kayleigh · #3 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 11:41 AM

If I put one of those on my mira shower it would stop the flow completely its absolute rubbish.

Stinky Bob · #4 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 04:53 PM

I have one - did the test when it came in - fitted it (about 5 months ago now) and never had any problems with it and no complaints. My hot water is straight from the combi boiler downstairs (bathroom upstairs).