How much to save water on the counter - effective tips for each day

Installation of meters of cold and hot water supply has forced many slightly different look at the problem of water consumption.Monthly "bills" few people are pleased with their numbers, so the question of minimizing the cost of utility services is not idle, especially for the "ordinary" families who can not boast of high incomes.How to achieve water savings over the counter?

who are inclined to adventures and "detour", this article can not read - it is not the description of the techniques associated with magnets or rollback statements.We will look at how to reduce the "water consumption" in a private home (apartment) on a completely lawfully, and without any prejudice to the comfort of living and without prejudice to matters of hygiene.

Ways to reduce water consumption

Plumbing

Before (or after) the installation of the counter of all devices and highways should be given increased attention.We have, as a rule, the hands of the "do not reach", it just laziness, but in any home there are places where there is at least some leakage, even insignificant.Given that it is now not only the liquid goes down the drain (in the ground), but also our money, it is not a sin and a little splurge.

For reference - the loss per unit of plumbers in the year about such:

• faulty cistern - about 65 000 liters;
• leaky faucet - about 75 000 liters.

Add to this the joints and pipes laid on the site.The total amount given rate, obtained impressive.Only 1 tap (at 20 rubles / m3) - about a thousand.But in the apartment there are several, and many of leaking bad master.

Recommendation

To reduce the water consumption is expedient instead of conventional valves, operating on the principle unscrewed / spun, set lever mixer .This valve closes the pipe immediately.If we consider that the mixers we use every day, many times, the count will result in saving a considerable amount only on that.

Mixers

As mentioned, the preferred model lever type.We spent much time on it to select an acceptable hot water temperature, and continually turn both taps, waste it.These mixers can reduce the consumption of approximately 8 liters / minute.

WC

It's not just that the old constantly "runs."There are devices with two modes - full discharge and economical.From the point of view of ethics to go into details is not necessary (the reader already guessed himself, when a need), but water savings of about 20 - 25 liters per day is provided.In a year - about 7500 liters.

Recommendation

sometimes leak in the toilet quickly.To make sure that the tank shut-off valve is working properly, add enough water to the dye (a little).If after some time on the bottom of the bowl will be some shade, then there is a leak.How to solve the problem of leaking tank - read here.

shower instead of a bath

The advantages are obvious, especially for those who like to take the water several times a day of the procedure, even in the morning, before work.Firstly, it saves time.Second, the water flow will be significantly reduced."Through 'shower it will take about 80 liters for a 5-minute procedure.This 8 buckets of 10 liters, which is clearly not enough to fill a bath of standard dimensions even half.Such forethought will save per year about 1 700 rubles.

Recommendation

If you install a shower head with smaller holes, the flow rate can be reduced to 1/3 - 1/2.On sale is a product with aerators that mix water with air.And for good massage, and water savings - 2.5 - 3 times, and without reducing the effectiveness of the procedure.

Set boiler

In each region, the tariffs for en / resources set by local authorities.In some cases, the water heater will also achieve water savings.It makes no sense for small business needs to use hot water when the hot water can be taken from the boiler and the tank.It is necessary to compare the cost of its heating (cost-drenched fluid + power) and for the use of the backbone.In this case it is advisable to install the counter e / energy with a separate count for daytime and nighttime tariffs, and heat the water after 22:00 or early in the morning.

What else to pay attention

• Every person who used to look after themselves, brushing his teeth, not only in the mornings.Question - how much water flows away in vain, as we "work" with a brush, rinse your mouth?Conclusion - the tap should be opened only when necessary.If we calculate the savings for the year, it will not be funny.
• necessary to organize dishwashing.Usually faucet in the sink is always open no matter what we are currently doing (approximate flow rate - up to 5 l / min).To this can be added and unreasonableness too intensive use of detergent compositions, so as water for rinsing dishes need more.Think about choosing a dishwasher - it will save both water and your time.
• Most housewives have to wash fruits or vegetables.It is much more economical to do it in the tank, rather than under running water.
• The same applies to defrost poultry, fish or meat.In any house there basins, pots, filling that much water is needed.
• From the standpoint of efficiency of spending one "big" laundry with washing machine better than a few "minor".

The article lists the most effective options for savings that will allow you to save significant resources, without using measures severely restricting daily needs, but only by reducing unnecessary water consumption.