[Greenbuilding] Low-flow showerhead

[RONALD CASCIO]

EBN did a study some time back and chose the Oxygenics 600 series ( 
http://www.oxygenics.com/shop.php ) as the best, I believe. A little search 
on their site should bring up the info.

Ron Cascio
Chestnut Creek
Design/Build/Consult/Develop
Maryland's Eastern Shore



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sigi Koko" <sigikoko at earthlink.net>
To: <greenbuilding at listserv.repp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 9:05 AM
Subject: [Greenbuilding] Low-flow showerhead


> Here's some info on the types of low flow showerheads and what flow gpm
> (gallons per minute) are required in new fixtures already:
> http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopi
> c=13050 (from Dept. of Energy)
>
> "Showerheads
> For maximum water efficiency, select a shower head with a flow rate of 
> less
> than 2.5 gpm. There are two basic types of low-flow showerheads: aerating
> and laminar-flow. Aerating showerheads mix air with water, forming a misty
> spray. Laminar-flow showerheads form individual streams of water. If you
> live in a humid climate, you might want to use a laminar-flow showerhead
> because it won't create as much steam and moisture as an aerating one.
> Before 1992, some showerheads had flow rates of 5.5 gpm. Therefore, if you
> have fixtures that pre-date 1992, you might want to replace them if you're
> not sure of their flow rates."
>
> The Rain Shower model previously recommended is actually a chlorine 
> filter,
> not a flow restrictor (unless I'm missing something).  I recommend finding
> one that has a high consumer rating online and ordering one to see if you
> like it.  Your investment will be $10 to $30.  Then you can recommend it 
> to
> the whole condo if you like it.  Try a google search for "shower head low
> flow" as a starter.  Here are some specific recommendations:
>
> http://www.gaiam.com/retail/product/46104
> Reveiwed at:
> http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/10/eco-showerhead.php
>
> Another one with a high-volume discount:
> http://www.jet-streamshowerhead.net/indexmm.php
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
> Sigi Koko
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