INNOVATION & DESIGN
rising prices the like of which we have not encountered for over 70 years. At the same time, we are experiencing global climate changes which suggest there is a 25% chance that in the next 30 years many households will have their water supply reduced because of a severe drought. A great deal of research has been put into water saving technologies and even simple design tweaks such as baths with less capacity or taps and showers that use less water are now available. Encouraging consumers to adapt to new ideas
Comment by Paul Ravnbo-West Marketing Director, Kelda Showers
can be difficult but thankfully many of the technologies that are proposed don’t require a behavioural change or impact product performance or quality of life. Managing water usage is becoming one of our
greatest challenges not only in terms of consumption but also the energy we require to heat the water, and showering is a key factor in
Managing usage with water saving technology W
e are currently facing a global crisis in terms of energy and
helping reduce water consumption. A government future technologies report, showed that domestic hot water is responsible for 36% of total household energy demand, showering accounts for as much as 18% and according to the Energy Saving Trust the average person uses about 142 litres of water per day. A typical shower uses approximately 10 litres of water per minute; the UK average is 75 litres, approximately 50% of the total household water consumption. Air-powered showers can play a big part in
reducing water and energy consumption lessening our impact on the planet and helping to lower running costs. These high-efficiency showers atomise water into large droplets - 250% bigger than those found in a standard shower. They carry more momentum so when they hit the skin, they provide the sensation of more spray force. Using air-powered technology can lower mass
water flow by up to 50%, energy and carbon emissions are also reduced without compromising the either the shower experience or its effectiveness. The technology has been independently verified by the Energy Saving Trust.
A cocktail of air and water - the BubbleSpa shower from Kelda B
ring on the bubbles – Kelda Showers are renowned for their
ability to combine air and water in a unique and innovative way. Their patented Air-Powered™ technology enables them to manufacture showers that use a fraction of the water required for a traditional shower.
The BubbleSpa shower uses a smart
microprocessor to mix the perfect amount of air and water in the overhead shower, before precisely dispensing through one of the 16
HydrO2 nozzles. This cocktail of air and water leaves each nozzle as a column, then breaks into a multitude of perfectly crafted bubbles. The showerhead is surrounded by intelligent
LED lighting system, with three different visual options; stream, chain and drops, when fully illuminated it highlights each bubble as it falls. The designer bubbles are in fact droplets of water filled with air around 20mm in diameter – large enough to mimic the gentle finger tapping motion of a traditional Swedish massage techniques, providing a refreshing and relaxing shower. The BubbleSpa shower can be easily installed
with options of overhead shower only or concealed thermostatic shower set with choice of ceiling or wall arm, or all in one exposed thermostatic mixer shower. The showers require a minimum water pressure of 1.5 bar (2.0 for the Mixer Shower System), a hot and cold-water supply and an electrical connection to the shower point.
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