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Reddit mentions of ShowerStart TSV showerhead adapter, Polished Chrome
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of ShowerStart TSV showerhead adapter, Polished Chrome. Here are the top ones.
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- Saves the hot water wasted during the shower warm up
- Alerts you when your shower is warm and ready
- Not low flow-Does not restrict shower flow during your shower
- Helps your hot water last longer
- Note: this product is to conserve hot water that otherwise runs down the drain while you are away before getting in. does not give the ability to turn off and on the flow during shower once initial flow is activated.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Polished Chrome |
| Height | 3.25 Inches |
| Length | 3.25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.42 Pounds |
| Width | 3 Inches |
Number one power user in your house would be the electric hot water tank. Can’t say I ever heard of those being used in Alberta. So it is probably your hot water use.
Some easier things:
Replace your shower heads, put in faucet aerators. https://www.efficiencyalberta.ca/residential-no-charge/products/
For showers you can also put in these things so you don’t waste hot water waiting for the shower to be warm: https://www.amazon.com/Showerheads-SS-1002CP-SB-Ladybug-Water-Saving-Shower-Head/dp/B0017YXIKC
You can set your hot water tank to only heat to a lower temperature perhaps?
And switch your laundry habits to using cold water only.
Encourage family to shower and not have baths.
Run your dishwasher full.
Also: have you been using a block heater at all? Those are energy hogs. If you need it, you could set it to only run for 3 or 4 hours before you need to drive early in the morning with a timer, and to only come on when it is extra cold with a thermostat.
Good luck!
Definitely look into the local energy audit if it is offered. We learned a lot!
For saving water, I love the Evolve ladybug adapter for the showerhead. It shuts off the water when it's warm and you restart it when you're ready.
While you're at it add one of these
It goes in-line with your showerhead. The way it works is simple. You know how you turn the shower on and wait for it to get hot? Well, unless you're standing right there with your hand in the water you don't know when its ready.
This device will allow water to pass through the showerhead until it heats up, then drops the stream to a trickle. This means you're not wasting gallons of expensive heated water down the drain while you brush your teeth or whatever else you do while waiting for the shower to head up.
Pull the cord and the full power of now water comes out. It automatically resets by itself ready for the same tomorrow.
Evolve Showerheads SS-1002CP-SB Ladybug Water-Saving Shower-Head Adapter, Chrome Polish
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017YXIKC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rfJ5CbC9DEMM7
I use a ladybug valve on my shower head.
Edit: I should really point out that it confuses the hell out my guests if anyone stays over. "The water just turned itself off... so I used the sink."
Best low flow shower head: Delta Water Amplify 1.5g it feels like it is on the edge of a pressure washer
Does it take a long time to get hot water to your shower then you waste it? I bought one of these valves, when the water gets hot it almost stops the flow till you pull the rope. So you know when the shower water is hot. It's not good for kids cause the water may be too hot. So just be an adult about it, we tend to know where to turn the shower lever too.
Evolve water saver