A.T.Martin Home Inspections LLC
Showerheads can waste water
For maximum water efficiency, select a shower head with a flow rate
of less than 2.5 gpm. There are two basic types of low-flow showerheads:
aerating and laminar-flow. Aerating showerheads mix air with water,
forming a misty spray. Laminar-flow showerheads form individual streams
of water. If the home is in a humid climate, the homeowner might want to
use a laminar-flow showerhead because it won't create as much steam and
moisture as an aerating one does.
Before 1992, some showerheads had flow rates of 5.5 gpm. Therefore,
if the home has fixtures that pre-date 1992, the owner might want to
replace them if they’re not sure of their flow rates.
Here's a quick test to determine whether a shower head should be replaced:
1. Place a bucket—marked in gallon increments—under your showerhead.
2. Turn on the shower at the normal water pressure.
3. Time how many seconds it takes to fill the bucket to the 1-gallon (3.8 liter) mark.
If it takes less than 20 seconds to reach the 1-gallon mark, the homeowner could benefit from a low-flow showerhead.
Anthony Martin
www.amartinspect.com
770-906-7294
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Serving Atlanta surrounding counties, and ALL north Georgia
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