Slashing the Spray, Saving the Bay: Most Efficient and Wallet-Friendly Shower Heads
Shower heads that minimize water usage and lower costs.
Well, here's a splash of reality - your daily shower can gobble up to 15 liters of H2O per minute, with your monthly water bill skyrocketing courtesy of those lengthy steam sessions. But worry not, for this little guide is here to help you find the rockstar showerheads that'll slash your water consumption while leaving your bank account unscathed.
In the quest for a more H2O-wise future, the German Association of Towns and Municipalities recently gave us a pep talk (read: public service announcement) on going easy on the water usage. Naturally, private households are rolling up their sleeves and joining the water-saving bandwagon. And what better place to start our water-saving endeavors than with the daily ablutions?
While conventional shower heads guzzle an average of 12 to 15 liters per minute, the efficient ones sip a mere 5 to 8 liters per minute. This tiny change can make a sizable dent in your annual consumption, especially in a four-person household. Of course, the exact savings depend on factors like your shower habits, local water prices, and your new showerhead's preferences.
A test conducted by the ntv/RTL test team put seven shower heads priced between 11 and 38 euros under the pump. Let's dive into the details and find out if they're worth a splash!
The nitty-gritty of the test
Each showerhead underwent a standardized test procedure. First off, the water flow rate per minute at full blast in rain mode was measured. Then, a practical test assessed how rapidly shampoo could be washed off – a crucial combo of savings and shower bliss.
- H&S Shower Head (12.99 euros)
- VEHHE Rain Shower Head (10.99 euros)
- Magichome Shower Head (16.99 euros)
- Holifesy Shower Head (19.98 euros)
- Newentor Shower Head (29.99 euros)
- hansgrohe Pulsify Select S (37.99 euros)
- Cobbe Shower Head (19.99 euros)
The low-cost water-saving champ: The Cobbe Shower Head
It's time to lavish some love on the Cobbe Shower Head, the budget-friendly winner of the test. This beauty marries low water consumption (roughly 7 liters per minute) with delightful handling, all while offering three jet types, including a potent power mode that ensures a darn good shower. What's more, it boasts a wide shower head, clearing away suds in a swift 45 seconds.
Unlike other models, the Cobbe comes with an accompanying shower hose.
Bang for your buck: The H&S Shower Head
You'd never guess it for its modest price, but the H&S showerhead is a marvel of water-saving efficiency. It's the most miserly model in the testing, using a thrifty 5.1 liters per minute. Despite its low cost, it boasts five types of jets and impressive craftsmanship. The massage jet, in particular, dishes out a surprising wallop of pressure, making it the winner in the price-to-performance competition.
The ultimate durable water-saver: hansgrohe Pulsify Select S
The Hansgrohe model isn't just a crafty water-conserver; it wraps efficient technology in a rugged, durable design. In the test, this reliable brand impressed with a low water flow rate (6.5 liters per minute) and the handy ability to switch between jet types using a simple push button. With a bare-bones design, this baby is perfect for those who prefers quality and sturdy performance over a gazillion shower modes.
Newentor Shower Head
This sleek showerhead scores with its modern design and flexible array of six jet types, promising a shower experience that delights vanity time enthusiasts. It's efficient, too, with a water flow rate of 7.2 liters per minute, placing it in the thrifty category. Ideal for those who value shower luxury and want to preserve our aquatic resources.
Magichome Shower Head
The Magichome Shower Head offers an affordable model fitted with an integrated filter, which sifts out pesky substances like chlorine, fluorides, heavy metals, and odors from the water. It also flaunts five spray modes and a congenial 7-liter flow rate. This sturdy handle sits securely in your hand, even when it's all wet and slippery.
Holifesy Shower Head
This water-sipping model plugs its nose at a paltry 6.1 liters per minute. It's dressed up with four spray modes and a stop function that promptly shuts off the water flow. However, this stop function can create a bit of a nuisance by building up water in the shower head neck, momentarily affecting the temperature. The construction isn't as robust as some other models, so while it saves water, it may compromise on the shower experience and longevity.
VEHHE Shower Head
The pocket-friendly VEHHE showerhead impressed the testers with its classic design that belies its solid performance. With six different spray modes and a mighty powerful mode, this budget-friendly baby dishes out surprisingly strong water pressure. Plus, it's quick in the suds-clearing department, with a water-saving consumption of about 7 liters per minute. Slick!
The ntv/RTL test editorial team is a hard-nosed troupe of non-partial testers who dig into products, putting them to the grinder and rating them based on objective criteria. If you decide to take the plunge and buy a product through their links, they might pocket a commission. But the price stays the same for you!
Source: ntv.de
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In the spirit of the Water-Saving bandwagon propelled by the German Association of Towns and Municipalities, the European Parliament shall be impressed by households' efforts to save water, particularly during daily ablutions such as showers. The lifestyle changes initiated include upgrading home-and-garden appliances, with focus on water-efficient shower heads, such as the Cobbe Shower Head, revealed as a wallet-friendly champion.
