water pressure (3)
You will have come across the view that a shower is a more water efficient way to wash than taking a bath... but that's not always true in real world scenarios. While a speedy shower is more often than not more water efficient than a bath, a number of high-volume showers will use more in five minutes than it does to run a bath.
Aside from how long you spend in the shower, the volume of water you consume depends on the type of shower you have, and the shower head attached.
What is a low flow shower head?
Ecocamel's low flow shower heads: Air is bubbled in with the water, reducing the amount of water used but allowing a soft bubbly flow without any loss of water pressure.
Our aerated shower heads work by mixing water with air, reducing the overall amount of water that's needed. Other water-saving shower heads simply lower the flow rate or include the fitting of a flow restrictor to the head to save water.
Could a low flow shower head benefit me?
To see if a low flow or water saving shower head could benefit you, put a two-litre container in the shower floor – if it takes less than 12 seconds to fill when the shower's running on full, a water saving shower head will cut your usage.
Our range of low flow shower heads are the best shower heads for low water flow problems. The mixing of the air with the water causes turbulence and an increased sense of pressure from the head, whilst using less water than a traditional shower head.
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How can I increase water pressure in the shower?
Written by Oliver GibsonHelp, my water pressure is low and is spoiling my daily shower!
What are the causes of low water pressure and why does it impact on the flow of water to the shower?
The answer in many cases is gravity. When water is stored in the loft it is from here that water pressure is enabled to all the taps in the property and if someone else turns on a tap while you are in the shower, you know what it's like your all sudded up and then suddenly the water turns to a trickle leaving you to shout oi, switch that tap off! Remember the water pressure supplied to your home may also be affected by demand and the size of the pipes that make up your internal plumbing. In the case of homes with a combi boiler the pressure supply must meet a minimum requirement to enable the boiler to function properly as the boiler will supply the hot water taps in the home and thus the shower pressure.
Is your water pressure low? Is your Shower more flower power than power shower? Frustrating isn’t it when that invigorating hot shower you promised yourself turns into a damp squib! Because its compromised by low water pressure at the shower head. But how do you increase the water pressure in the shower and maintain a better level of water pressure every time you shower? Ecocamel have the perfect solution, if you think you need to spend a fortune installing costly power showers to pump up the action to combat low shower pressure then think again, Ecocamel low flow shower heads are specifically designed to increase shower water pressure in your shower and give you a powerful showering experience – and use less water in the process.
What are the benefits of increasing water pressure?
- Save money
- Use less water
- Improved shower experience
- No expensive power shower pump
- Increased shower water pressure
How can I increase water pressure in the shower?
The Ecocamel showerhead does not directly ‘increase water pressure’ in the shower but is the product of thousands of hours of research and testing. By forcing air into the water flow and directly into the shower head using revolutionary Injet valve technology which uses less water with the experience of a powerful shower.And the icing on the cake is if you're using less water, you're using less heating energy – so you're doing your bit for the planet and saving money too.
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What causes low water pressure in my shower?
Low water pressure usually results when you've been forced to turn on two different plumbing fixtures at the same time, whether they are the outside garden hose, the kitchen/bathroom sink, the toilet, or even the shower. Although your water pressure may be sufficient when only one fixture is operational, you'll definitely notice a drop in water flow when the second fixture comes into use.
In most cases low water pressure affects you in many other areas around the house. If low water pressure is affecting only your shower head, you should check for an obstruction in the shower head or see if your shower head has a water conservation filter installed.
Otherwise when demand for water is high (such as in the morning or early evenings) pressure can be lower than during the rest of the day. There can also be problems during dry spells when people use hosepipes or sprinklers to water their gardens.
Other causes of low pressure can include:
- inadequate pumping facilities
- water mains that are too small
- reduced pressure from the water main as a result of leakage, equipment failures or blocked service pipes
So, how can I improve low water pressure in the shower?
First of all, nothing short of spending thousands of dollars on new pumps, pressure tanks, and ripping all of your old pipes out of the wall and replacing them with all new larger diameter pipes will actually increase ones water pressure, and even then all these measures may not really do that much. There has is no such thing as a shower head that will increase your water pressure and anyone who tells you anything differently simply does not know what they are talking about. Certain shower heads CAN increase the velocity {force} of your water, which does in fact give you a better shower. The problem is that most people who suffer from low water pressure have absolutely no clue what shower head to buy. Just going out and buying a shower head and removing the flow restrictor does NOTHING. Removing the flow restrictor only increases the flow rate and not the velocity. The secret to getting a good quality shower if you have low water pressure is this:
‘You have to buy a shower head that is engineered from the drawing board for low water pressure. Don’t fall for a simple sales pitch that says that a shower head will work for low pressure. 99% of the shower heads that claim to give you a better shower with low water pressure do absolutely nothing other than empty your wallet.’
Shower heads for low water pressure
Ecocamel specialise in shower heads specifically designed to handle showers with low water pressure. If you have explored any obvious causes, and still suffer from low water pressure in your property / suffer from a low flow in your shower, Ecocamel can help. Our low flow shower heads are specifically designed to give a more powerful showering experience from a low water pressure / low flow water source. Injecting air into the waterflow, causing turbulence and (insert more info on process here) gives the impression of a much more powerful shower, even when you experience these low water pressure problems.
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