Bath and Shower Faucet Tips

Recent developments in faucet design and "technology" (how technological can a faucet get?) have allowed for dramatic reductions in water waste and even home energy consumption.

Worldwide shortages of water are occurring and they can be blamed on Global warming but in reality that's only part of the much bigger problem. Even if it were the root of the problem, doing everything we can to stop water wasting through the use of eco friendly shower faucets would do a lot to curb the problem. Besides saving the environment a little bit at a time, they also save money, and in some cases a LOT of money. It all depends on your personal usage frequency and volume.

Heat exchange faucets recapture the heat from waste water and use it to heat the supply water in order to save of water heating bills. Its proven to be an effective method and its a lot cheaper than an in-line water heater. Simple to install and with a purchase cost well under 1000 dollars, the whole set up can save you hundreds of dollars in water heating bills every year. When coupled with variable flow and pressure shower faucets not only will you save money, you'll be conserving water too. These new systems are vastly superior to the widely dis-proven "low flow" shower heads that just plain suck. Instead these new bath shower faucets work by allowing the user to adjust the pressure and volume of water by individual need. For instance when lathering on soap you don't need a lot of water so you can dial up the pressure and dial down the volume. It won't seem like you're using less water, but the actually volume will be considerably less and since you're only lathering on soap you won't need large volumes of water. Being able to adjust the volume and pressure on the fly are key in saving water. After you're done soaping up and you wish to rinse off, just dial up the pressure or leave it where it is and increase the volume. You will rinse off very quickly. Truth be told most people don't spend the majority of their time in the shower soaping and rinsing up. For women a bigger portion of the time can be spent on their hair or shaving, but generally speaking the time is spent basking in the heat of the shower to either wake you up, or relax you after a long day. This is where the real water savings come into play for the variable bath shower faucets. You can lower the pressure and the volume but up the heat. Since you're using your efficient heat exchanger the new heat demands needed because of the lower water volume will be dealt with without a huge demand on you hot water tank. Essentially when these two systems are combined they target the number one water wasting period in your shower and eliminate the problem all the while providing an equally satisfying showering experience.

Search google for "smart shower faucets" and see what pops up. You'll be surprised and delighted to know that the products available offer an actual improvement in your showering experience over old and out dated showering heads. If you're considering a bathroom renovation in the near future do not hesitate to go green with these set up. Depending on the manufacturer of the equipment it should pay itself off in less than 2 years. The same cannot be said for many luxury and designer shower faucet systems. And don't forget you can still use your fancy Moen or Price Pfister faucets in conjunction with the heat exchange and variable flow systems you just might not have the ease of access to the controls that the purpose built units can provide. Click the link for more information on Bath and Shower Faucets as well as setting up a walk in shower

Do your small part to make a HUGE impact and conserve water.

Its pretty widely accepted that Moen Faucets lead the industry when it comes to build quality and durability. Their products are highly resistant to the harsh effects of poorly treated water. What that means to the consumer is there is a lot less likely hood for leaks that can cause costly damage if not caught in time. Beyond that, they also provide relatively worry free installation as most of their products are available in standardized sizes.

When it comes to warranty you'll want to read the fine print. Several companies are available with less than hassel free warranties and only cover you if the faucets are professionally installed. If you're a DIY'er you're going to want to avoid these types and stick to brands like Delta who offer very comprehensive warranties and wide variety of bath shower faucets to chose from.

Some things to keep in mind when choosing faucets and shower set ups:

• Make sure its easy to clean! This is important because hard water buildup left un-cleaned will damage the finish on any bath shower faucet.
• Consider the type of material. Solid brass looks classy and is top dog when it comes to resilience and durability. Avoid plastic as it is the worst in almost all regards.
• Have a clear "theme" in mind before visiting any store online or otherwise. The selection is overwhelming and unless you have a game plan you might accidentally miss-match parts of your bathroom.
• Make sure New fixtures are not a one size fits all design that is difficult or impossible to repair if a leak develops. Most new Faucets are a cartridge type design now and no longer the old washer set up you could just clean and tighten. Ask the sales person if the fixture you're looking at is repairable if a leak develops.