Saving water and gas, in addition to having a positive impact on the environment, also has an impact on household finances. For this reason, it is of utmost importance to know alternatives to reduce gas and water expenses in the home.
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Factors influencing showering costs
One of the main factors that influence shower costs is the duration of the shower. The vast majority of organizations and specialists establish that showers should last approximately five minutes, which is enough time to achieve proper hygiene without wasting resources.
As for the temperature, the ideal is not to exceed 30 °C, considering that below 24 °C is cold water and, above 30 °C, the skin can suffer inflammations, causing annoying itching. In addition to this, the heating system also influences the cost of the shower.
The solution to the problem of waste
To solve the problem of wasting water and gas in the shower, many people around the world are opting for shower timers with shut off, which restrict the maximum shower time. So, when the time runs out, the faucet is cut off by the control panel, leaving it inactive for a certain time and forcing the person to get out of the shower. Thus, this system allows water and gas savings of more than 40 %.
By programming the parameters of shower time (which will be discounted when the faucet is open), soaping time (which is discounted when the faucet is closed to soap the body) and delay (the time the shower is inactive), the person is forced to practice responsible energy and water consumption, thus considerably reducing the water and energy bill related to the use of the shower.