Bath v shower

[Paul mabbott]

At last, someone agrees with me that showering is not more energy efficient than taking a proper bath:
BBC News - People's showering habits revealed in survey
That less hot water is used in showering is one of those myths that have become established as 'fact' - perhaps put about by shower manufacturers and plumbers?

[Adam Cheeseman]

You can't have a good soak in a shower either!

[Rich_]

Originally Posted by Paul mabbott

perhaps put about by shower manufacturers and plumbers?

Possibly.
I saw an advert the other day which claims an automatic dish washer is more economical than washing by hand.

[Paul mabbott]

Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

You can't have a good soak in a shower either!

...... and your book gets wet, your wine gets watered and you can't get so many friends in ......

[Jim Ford]

I certainly don't spend anywhere near 8 minutes in the shower - probably nearer 3 minutes. I wet myself down, turn the shower off and soap myself, then rinse off.

Jim

[Billabong Karen]

Originally Posted by Paul mabbott

...... and your book gets wet, your wine gets watered and you can't get so many friends in ......

Your candles get doused, too

[thunder]

Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

You can't have a good soak in a shower either!

Yes, but if you wash in the bath where do you keep the coal?

henrya

[artdemole]

No good for bubbles in a shower either..But more hygenic to shower.

[Meta menardi]

I have always been very keen on a good bath, especially if you have got cold or worked hard and feel a little creaky. About 2 years ago, we got a shower and a new bath put in. No-ne has used the bath since! (Some do not seem to use the shower much either, once a month is surely enough?).

I should make it clear that only Christine and I live here at the moment, and she is scrupulously clean.

[Tringa]

Unless you have a power shower or shower for more than about 10 mins then I think the article indicates that showering is more energy efficient.

I don't know how long I spend in the shower but a few years a go I did an experiment of putting the plug in the bath while showering. When I had finished the water was barely ankle deep; certainly not enough for a bath.

Dave