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Latest studies reveal significant impact seemingly innocuous shower roses have on water and energy consumption.

RST, an energy consulting firm, has announced the availability of new test results that confirm the status of the Profilence and Compulux shower roses as the leading water and electricity saving products in their class. The results show that, depending on the context of the installation, both shower roses, which replace traditional shower heads, cut water usage by 36-47% and electricity consumption by up to 16%. The study was carried out at North-West University campus in Potchefstroom.

“We are releasing tests conducted at several South African university campuses and hotels, as well as independent testing by Eskom, which clearly show substantial water and electricity savings resulting from the installation of a shower rose when compared to conventional shower heads,” confirms Thomas Matern, CEO of RST South Africa.

Savings turn out to R739-R1478 per annum for an ordinary home, according to Eskom’s figures.

Big industrial users can enjoy an even larger savings. A hotel, for example, consumes a disproportionate amount of water in showers. An analysis of a 100-room Sandton hotel at 80% occupancy showed a power and electricity bill of R845,000 per annum. But with the addition of an RST shower rose to total worked out to just R353,320, a 58% savings.

South Africa has a dwindling water supply and it is widely expected that legislation requiring the installation of showerheads that use less than 10 litres of water-per-minute will be passed in the near future. “Both the Profilence and Compulux use under nine litres of water-per-minute,” notes Matern, “and we are extremely proud of the fact that we are ahead of the game in terms of caring for the environment.”

Both the Profilence and Compulux shower roses are based on turbulence and aerator technology, which fuses the water with air to create a luxurious showering experience, instead of simply using less water at a lower flow rate. Both products are suitable for use with solar heating systems, require little or no maintenance and are designed to withstand vandalism — making them the perfect solution for both private homes and public bathrooms.

The Profilence is manufactured from solid brass for an attractive, but durable appearance, while the Compulux is constructed from a combination of plastic and composite materials for a less expensive, but equally elegant finish.