Monthly Archives: April 2012

Could you live on 35 litres of water a day?

Concerned by water shortages in the south of England, film-maker Rory Macleod challenged his brother Tom to see if he could survive using 35 litres of water a day … but started off asking him how much water he thought he used … Continue reading

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Why are efficient showerheads not suitable for electric showers?

I’ve been asked a few times why water efficient shower heads, or flow regulation devices, aren’t suitable for electric showers. There are two main reasons. Firstly, electric showers have to heat water from the cold supply up to a comfortable shower … Continue reading

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Wolverhampton’s warm homes

Free home energy visits As part of their commitment to help tenants with fuel bills, Wolverhampton Homes have been conducting free home energy visits / assessments, helping them to tackle fuel bills and keep their homes warm over the winter. … Continue reading

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