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By Simon Leufstedt
Tuesday, 13 May, 2008

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Save water and money by using a shower timer

Shower Timers

Do you like to take long, and especially hot, showers regularly? Besides making your skin dryer you will also waste money and water (30% of all home water consumption is in the shower) on those long hot showers.

But fear not! Technology in form of “high-tech” sandglass timers is here to help you.

When buying a shower timer you should look for a four minute timer. Don’t forget that the timer should also be waterproof!

But why four minutes and not just invest in a water-efficient showerhead and shower as much as you like? Because by using a brand new water-efficient showerhead for 15 minutes will still waste more water than a 4 minute shower under an old showerhead.

The sandglass timers from the image above come in six different waterproof designs and the price starts at $3 for the most basic one.

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  • http://www.shower-bath.co.uk Bathrooms

    Excellent idea! for taking care of our skin and saving water.

    very nice

  • http://www.hotwaterlobster.com Tony L.

    The perfect compliment to a low flow showerhead is The Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve! It will get hot water to your shower faster, save water, and increase your hot water capacity up to 10%. Just install this thermostatically adjustable recirculation valve under the sink farthest form your water heater and you will have instant hot water throughout your home. It uses no electricity and is pump free, so it creates no noise. It’s only $179.95, has a 10-year warranty, and is very easy to install. It only took me 10 minutes. I have had it for 3 years now and am very impressed. I highly recommend this system.

    Check it out at:
    http://www.hotwaterlobster.com

  • http://skinbotanical.com Ashley

    This is great information. The best part is that you really are moving toward improving the enviroment. Plus when it comes to beauty tips, the less time you are in the shower and the less hot water you use the better your skin will be. Hot water sucks the moisture out of your skin leaving it dry and flakey, thus you spend more money on moisturizers and wasting plastic containers. It seems like a win win situation to use less water!

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