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Water Efficiency Presentation

by Greener Leith on Dec 17, 2009

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How and why saving water is a good idea. A presentation from Oliver Musgrave from the Energy Savings Trust Scotland.

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Water Efficiency Oliver Musgrave Water efficiency advisor Energy Saving Scotland advice centre

How many litre bottles of water would it take to fill Murryfield ? Answer: 1 billion

Climate change

Decrease Energy Utility Bills Decrease Carbon Emissions Ensure Sustainable Water Extraction

Water and carbon emissions Largest consumer of electricity in Scotland 5% of UK carbon emissions

Carbon emissions in existing home Water consumption in litres/day for an average 2.4 occupancy household

Fuel bills = 30% of gas bill £200

Three areas of the home

Technology

Aerating or twin jet products Flow restrictors Energy efficient appliances Cistern displacement devices

Compatibility issues

Fittings can vary greatly

DO NOT retrofit electric showers

Check the manufacturer’s guidance

Maintenance

Insulate water pipes Insulate hot water tank Insulate any visible hot water pipes

Fix leaking taps Leaking tap Up to 5500 litres per tap a year

Behaviour

What is more energy efficient? Bath Shower Versus

Average flow rate by shower type Shower type Litres/Minute Range Electric 6 3 - 9 Mixer: Gravity fed 9 4 - 14 Mixer: Mains fed 15 12 - 25 Aerated or water efficient 8 6 - 8 Power shower* 15 13 - 16 Super Sized Showerhead 25 20 – 35 Multiple showerheads 45 30 +

What is more efficient? Versus Dishwasher Hand washing

Washing machine advice

Fill machine fully before use

Try using shortest/coolest cycles

Treat stains rather than turning up temperature

Wash at 30 degrees

In the garden

Car washing

10 Top Tips

Short showers

Lag hot water pipes and use a jacket

Fit a flow regulator or an aerator

Don’t overfill the kettle

Do full loads

Wash your clothes at 30 °

Wash up in a bowl

Fix leaking taps

Use a cistern displacement device

Use a watering can rather than a hose

Questions

Please complete a Water Efficiency Check

Please come and speak to me for any specific questions or call 0800 512 012

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