Do you shower over a bath?

Thecatwoman · 2006-09-13T20:14:00Z

I've been meaning to post about saving water and this storm tonight has just reminded me! :D Out of curiosity, I wondered how much water a shower saves, relative to a bath. So I had a normal shower standing in my bath with the plug in. Now I don't wallow under the water for longer than it takes to wash and condition my hair, but there was a bathful within a couple of minutes. I realised that I habitually turn the hot tap on full and the cold tap 90 degrees (this gives the perfect temperature) but I get the same temp when I just turn the hot tap 90 degrees and use less cold water too! I saved loads of water this way. I also noticed the following benefits of filling the tub as I shower: 1. I can turn off the shower & sit in the bathwater to de-fuzz (this way I also get fewer razor nicks cos my legs are warmer in the waterso no goosebumps) 2. My feet had a lovely soak and felt softer after 3. I save the water for my plants if not too soapy 4. It makes me more aware of saving water as I can see how much I've used. Obviously this only works in a bath/shower - don't try this in a shower cubicle (my sister did that whenwe were little to try to swim to the ceiling, but she nearly went through the floor instead!!) Any other thoughts on saving water? Catherine

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fleur

Aug 22, 2007 9:37 am

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We only have a shower and no bath, but I sometimes stand in a bowl while the water collects.

1. It helps soak my feet.
2. It can be used to flush the loo.

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jdeeze

Sep 19, 2007 6:58 am

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I love baths, but with the apt only having a shower, i guess I have to make due with what I have.

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