WATER SAVING DEVICES
WATER-WISE APPLIANCES
Information on reducing your water usage and expense,
with water saving products and appliances and tips on being water-wise.
With recent drought conditions, saving on water use is one of the most important issues in many parts of Australia today. Many people are looking for water saving appliances and other products to help make this easier.
What appliances are available to help us be water wise? The lists of brands below are not complete, but will give you somewhere to start. You can then proceed to check out the various brands and models online, or in store.
Remember, check the various models of each brand of appliance, as some are more water efficient than others. The higher the star rating the better water efficiency.
Water Saving Washing Machines
Washing machines can account for a large amount of household water used. By installing a water efficient washing machine, you may use only 1/3 of the water an inefficient machine uses. Front loaders usually have lower water usage.
5 Star Water Efficient Washing Machines:
Ariston
4 1/2 Star Water Efficient Washing Machines:
Miele
LG
Kleenmaid
Many other brands of washing machines have models with a 4 Star rating, which is also fairly good, so worth checking out.
4 Star Water Efficient Washing Machines:
Bosch
Daewoo
Samsung
Indesit
Electrolux
Simpson
Maytag
Whirlpool
Fisher & Paykel
Water Saving Dishwashers
A dishwasher can use a large amount of water, so getting a water efficient model makes sense, and can save many litres each load.
4 Star Water Efficient Dishwashers:
Bosch
Miele
Siemens
Technika
Haier
Asko
Water Saving Showerheads
Showers can go through a huge quantity of water, depending of the length of time spent showering. A water saver shower head can therefore make a big difference to your water consumption. You are also heating less water, so save on electricity/gas as well.
3 Star Water Efficient Showerheads:
Ewing
Greens
Farrah
Dunnings
Hansa
Technicon TI
Bastow
Zuccetti
Linkware
Pacific Products
Grohe
Water Saving Taps
The right tapware, such as ceramic seal taps, mixer taps, flow regulators,and quarter turn taps can also help save water.
5 Star Water Efficient Taps:
Enware
Galvin
Vitra-Artema Faucets
Lwgemmell
Zip
Brodware
Rada
Centique
Broen
Flow Controllers/Regulators
A flow controller reduces the flow of water from your tap, lessening the likelihood that you will use as much.
5 Star Water Efficient Flow Controllers:
Jem Australia
Con-Serv
Pacific Products
Neoperl
Aqua Clic
Dual Flush Toilets
How many times a day does your toilet get flushed? 5? 10? 20? More? Toilets on full flush can use up to 12 litres. A dual flush system uses between 1/3 and 1/2 this amount, which makes a great difference over time, especially if you have a large family.
5 Star Water Efficient Toilets:
Caroma
4 Star Water Efficient Toilets:
Fowler
Imperial
Eago
Schell
Urinals
Although not a general household item, if you are installing toilets in an office block or other group facility, then you can help save water with water efficient urinals. Usage of public type toilets can add up to a huge amount of water, so installing water saving devices is very important.
5 Star Water Efficient Urinals:
Caroma
Britex
4 Star Water Efficient Urinals:
Zip
Woodroffe Equipment Aust.
Stratco
Stoddart
Schell
Rada
Rainwater Tanks
Rainwater Tanks are an excellent way to collect water that would otherwise just go down the drain. It can then be used for drinking, garden watering, household appliances etc.
If you would like more information on types of rain water tanks available, check out our rainwater tanks page.
You may be able to get a government rebate for installing a rain water tank, in certain circumstances, so check with the appropriate authority.
Trigger Watering Nozzles
During water restrictions, trigger nozzles are often required on hoses for watering. Even if not, it makes sense to use a trigger nozzle, so that you can quickly turn off the flow when moving from area to area, so that water isn't wasted where it's not needed.
Watering System Controllers
Automatic watering system controllers allow watering of different garden zones at different times and days. This is useful when following your restricted watering schedule, during water restrictions. Try to purchase products labelled Smart Approved WaterMark2.
Rain Sensors
Rain sensors solve the problem of unnecessary over watering during times of rain, by shutting off your watering system, and therefore helping to save water. Smart Approved WaterMark2 labelled products recommended.
Soil Moisture Sensors
Soil moisture sensors turn off your automatic watering system when it senses that the soil has enough water. Smart Approved WaterMark2 labelled products recommended.
Down Pipe Water Diverters
Down pipe water diverters reroute water from your downpipes and into your swimming pool, rain water tank, or onto your garden.
Drought Tolerant/Resistant Plants
Planting the right kind of plants can help you save a lot of water. Some Australian natives, plus many exotics have a much lower water requirement than other thirsty plants. If you wish to have a lawn, remember that less frequent deep waterings are better than frequent shallow watering, as you train the roots to go deeper where less evaporation is occuring. For more information check out our page on Drought Resistant Lawn.
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