Before installing a Shower Flow Restrictor it’s important to confirm that you have a Mains Pressure hot water system (see our Safely Installing Water Saving Devices flyer if unsure) as flow restricting devices may cause damage to a Low or Unequal Pressure hot water systrem.

PLASTIC BRASS & STEEL

INSTALLING SHOWER FLOW RESTRICTOR

1. Unscrew the shower hose from the fitting. Remove any rubber washers that are not fixed.

2. Insert the flow restrictor into the shower hose, ensuring the ‘peak’ portion faces the correct direction. Arrow displays water flow. You may need to remove one of the rubber washers from restrictor to fit.

3. Reattach the shower-hose to the wall fitting. Be careful not to over tighten as most fittings are actually plastic and can split if screwed too tightly.

Instructions

Phone: (09) 826 0563

1 & 4 Olympic Place, New Lynn

www.ecomatters.org.nz

Before installing a Shower Flow Restrictor it’s important to confirm that you have a Mains Pressure hot water system (see our Safely Installing Water Saving Devices flyer if unsure) as flow restricting devices may cause damage to a Low or Unequal Pressure hot water systrem.

PLASTIC BRASS & STEEL

INSTALLING SHOWER FLOW RESTRICTOR

1. Unscrew the shower hose from the fitting. Remove any rubber washers that are not fixed.

2. Insert the flow restrictor into the shower hose, ensuring the ‘peak’ portion faces the correct direction. Arrow displays water flow. You may need to remove one of the rubber washers from restrictor to fit.

3. Reattach the shower-hose to the wall fitting. Be careful not to over tighten as most fittings are actually plastic and can split if screwed too tightly.

Instructions

Phone: (09) 826 0563

1 & 4 Olympic Place, New Lynn

www.ecomatters.org.nz

$50Annual cost per person

$75Annual cost per person

$100Annual cost per person

$125Annual cost per person

$150Annual cost per person

Measuring the Flow Rate (FR) from your shower and taps can tell you how many Litres Per Minutes (LPM) they use. You will need:

• A bucket or large jug with measurements. • A stopwatch (or similar timing device).

Instructions 1. Turn on the Shower or Tap, adjusting it to the usual temperature and pressure it is used at.

2. Use the bucket or jug to catch all the water for 10 seconds.

3. Measure the amount of water collected in the bucket. e.g 2.3 Litres

4. Multiply this amount by 6. e.g 2.3 Litres x 6 = 13.8 Litres. The result is the Litres Per Minute (LPM)

5. Compare your LPM to the chart below to find out if the water flow is Waterwise, Efficient or Excessive.

MEASURING FLOW RATE

Waterwise Efficient Excessive

$50Annual cost per person

$75Annual cost per person

$100Annual cost per person

$125Annual cost per person

$150Annual cost per person

Measuring the Flow Rate (FR) from your shower and taps can tell you how many Litres Per Minutes (LPM) they use. You will need:

• A bucket or large jug with measurements. • A stopwatch (or similar timing device).

Instructions 1. Turn on the Shower or Tap, adjusting it to the usual temperature and pressure it is used at.

2. Use the bucket or jug to catch all the water for 10 seconds.

3. Measure the amount of water collected in the bucket. e.g 2.3 Litres

4. Multiply this amount by 6. e.g 2.3 Litres x 6 = 13.8 Litres. The result is the Litres Per Minute (LPM)

5. Compare your LPM to the chart below to find out if the water flow is Waterwise, Efficient or Excessive.

MEASURING FLOW RATE

Waterwise Efficient Excessive