Archive for 'water saving appliances'

What Is Grey Water? A Beginners Guide To Water Conservation

Posted 08 July 2008 | By getgreener | Categories: grey water, water saving appliances | 1 Comment

There are ways to save water in times of drought. One of the most common recycling methods is the use of grey water. What is grey water? Grey water is any water that goes down the drain, except for toilet water. Excess shower water, sink water, laundry water, and dish water can all be saved [...]

Save water with a tankless water heater

Posted 27 September 2007 | By Luke | Categories: plumbing, water saving appliances | 2 Comments

Tankless hot water heaters can save you a lot of water in areas of the home where you need instant hot water. Most tankless water heaters work on the premise of heating water with an electric element in a unit that’s placed, close to the tap outlet. This way you’re not waiting for the water [...]

Front Loader Washing machines – how much water do they save?

Posted 12 April 2007 | By Luke | Categories: water saving appliances | 2 Comments

I took the leap and purchased a water saving front loading washing machine some month ago and have been enjoying the savings in both water and dollars ever since. After the old top loader crapped itself, I decided to go for a more environmentally and (apparently) cloth friendly machine. Although I laid out more coin [...]