Last updated: 3.7.2009 - 11.23am
In this page you'll find details on a variety of devices that will make saving water second nature. You can order one of our free toilet cistern devices, view our water saving tips or purchase a number of the devices listed below.
Toilets
About one-third of an average household's water consumption is used for flushing the toilet. A typical family of four is likely to use over 65,000 litres of water a year - equivalent to more than 7,000 buckets of water*.
Save-a-flush
The Save-a-flush is a bag filled with crystals that expands to save about one litre of water every time you flush the toilet. It's simple to install, as it just fits in your toilet cistern. These devices are suitable for toilets with a cistern size greater than seven litres, but should not be used in dual flush toilets (which have a push button mechanism).
Taps
Bathroom and kitchen taps can waste more water than you might expect, particularly if your water pressure is high. These tap aerators are the ideal products to help you stay in control.
Miracle tap aerator - for kitchen use
The Miracle tap aerator fits on to the end of an existing kitchen mixer tap. It's designed to mix air with water, which provides the same pressure while using a lower volume. The aerator has a swivel head, allowing you to direct the flow.
Wash basin tap insert
This device can easily be inserted into wash basin taps. Like the Miracle aerator, it mixes air with the water, giving the effect of the same flow rate while using less water.
There are two types of tap insert available - a male or female fitting. Taps with a thread on the outside require a female aerator, while those with the thread on the inside need a male aerator. Please check your tap to decide which insert you require.
How to purchase these devices
Further information about these devices and where they can be purchased is available on the Waterwise website.
Showers
Power showers can use considerably more water than a bath. A standard electric shower uses from 30 to 50 litres of water, while a power shower can use as much as a bath - about 80 litres.
Aerated showerhead
This device replaces your existing showerhead, and can cut water use by 60 per cent with no loss of performance. Like the tap aerator inserts, air is mixed into the water flow. This gives the effect of the same flow rate, while using less water. The aerated showerhead is suitable for use with combi boilers and power showers, but not for electric showers or those with low water pressure (less than eight litres per minute).
Digital shower timer
Shorter showers save water, energy and money. This easy-to-use, battery-operated shower timer will help you to monitor how long you spend in the shower.
If each person in your family spent one minute less in the shower, this could save over 9,400 litres of water per year (based on a family of four). That could fill over 1,000 buckets*.
How to purchase these devices
Further information about these devices and where they can be purchased is available on the Waterwise website.
In the garden
You can make significant water savings by using a water butt to catch rainfall.
Water butts
Collect rainfall in a water butt and use it to water your garden or wash your car. Thames Water customers can order a discounted water butt including free home delivery through thames2u.com.
Order a discounted water butt
Trigger nozzle
Free-running garden hoses and sprinklers can waste a lot of water. Attach a trigger nozzle to the end of your hosepipe to control the amount you use. They fit easily on the end of the hose, and allow the flow to be stopped instantly when moving around the garden or washing the car.
How to purchase these devices
Further information about these devices and where they can be purchased is available on the Waterwise website.
