How Many Functions Does Your Shower Really Need?

Showering is an incredible pleasure. This experience is enhanced by devices that emit various water streams, hydromassage jets, or thermostatic faucets. The addition of a steam sauna, LED lighting, or a music player can turn your shower cabin into a luxurious spa. Do you really need such an exclusive model? If not, what functions should your shower be equipped with to ensure comfort while simultaneously reducing water and energy consumption?

Which Accessories Affect the Amount of Water Used in the Shower?

Standard shower cabins or places near the bathtub are most often equipped with sets that include a shower head. This is the simplest and cheapest solution. Using this type of shower consumes significantly less water than bathing in a tub. A slightly more expensive and impressive, but less economical variant is systems with rain showers. A small reduction in water usage is also ensured by a handle that allows rapid switching on and off of individual spray heads. More demanding individuals can additionally install hydromassage jets in the cabin or a shower panel with all the previously mentioned accessories. However, it must be borne in mind that each of these devices increases water flow, thereby raising the cost of showering.

Keep Water Under Control!

While showering, you have a choice of different water streams emitted by a shower head or rain shower. Depending on the time of day, needs, or mood, you can choose any option for thorough cleaning, rinsing hair, enjoying a relaxing moment, or massaging your entire body. You have the following types of water streams to choose from:

• wide and abundant rain, which works quickly, refreshes, energises, and stimulates action;
• a shower with lower water flow, enjoying a joyful shower while reducing water consumption;
• an intense, focused stream that relieves tension or allows shampoo to be rinsed from hair,
• a shower combining three individual streams that rotate around their axis, massaging muscles and relieving them from tension.

Choose Modern Technologies for Your Bathroom

Modern technological solutions are characterised by a variety of options for selecting the ideal bath parameters. Shower systems available in most stores allow rapid switching between rain shower and hand shower modes. A special button on the faucet cover or shower head allows precise control of water flow intensity. It also allows quickly stopping the shower without needing to reset settings, as the fittings are equipped with a memory function for the selected shower parameters. These conveniences make showering comfortable and satisfying for users.

Invest in a Water-Saving Shower Faucet

The type of shower faucets used in the bathroom is significant in terms of water and energy used for heating. When choosing a shower set, pay attention to parameters indicating water flow levels. Using a regular shower faucet results in approximately 18-20 litres per minute. Water can be saved by choosing an eco-friendly variant with a capacity of about 16 litres. Some faucets are additionally equipped with an eco-lock, allowing water consumption to be reduced to 12.6 litres per minute. If you need a stronger stream, just one push releases the restriction and adjusts the stream to your needs.

Explore the Possibilities of Temperature-Controlled Faucets

Users who consider real financial benefits while also valuing shower comfort and wish to ensure a high level of safety for themselves and their loved ones opt for a thermostatic faucet. Its uniqueness lies in a mechanism designed to mix warm and cold water. The thermostatic element is responsible for maintaining the selected water temperature, despite any potential pressure drops. The faucet remembers the set parameters, and we can be sure they'll only change when we adjust the dial. Using this type of head allows for the quick setting of the desired temperature, resulting in a significant water saving and additional euros in your pocket.

• reduce the water temperature during a shower,
• limit the water stream and choose one that best matches your mood,
• use a thermostatic faucet,
• it's best to install single-lever faucets, as these regulate water warmth faster than using two separate taps,
• choose a faucet with a flow restrictor,
• stop the water flow when, for example, you want to soap yourself, apply conditioner, or scrub your feet,
• position the showerhead as close as possible to the body to avoid cooling the water stream,
• keep cosmetics within reach – frequent bending or turning extends time in the shower,
• invest in a showerhead with an aerator, which aerates the water and increases its volume,
• if you shower over the bathtub, close the drain, and use the water for soaking laundry, washing toys, etc.