Shower Waste Water Heat Recovery in Devizes
The short answer
Waste water heat recovery systems capture heat from shower drain water. This heat is then used to pre-warm the cold water supply for your shower, reducing energy consumption.
- Price from
- £585.00
- Time on site
- 2 to 4 hours
What you get
Installation of a new waste water heat recovery unit to preheat your shower's cold water supply.
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When do you need a Shower Waste Water Heat Recovery?
You usually fit this system when building a new home or fixing up a bathroom. The law now asks for better energy efficiency in many homes.
- Fit it during major bathroom renovations to save money.
- Use it to meet modern building rules for new builds.
- It is perfect for busy family homes with lots of showers.
- Consider it when upgrading your boiler or heat pump.
- Ask your pro if your pipe layout has enough space.
What happens on the day
A plumber will swap a section of your waste pipe for the heat exchanger. They will also reroute your cold water pipes to pass through the new unit.
- The pro will access waste pipes under your shower tray.
- They install a copper heat exchanger to catch the warmth.
- They connect the cold water feed to the new system.
- The installer checks for leaks at every new joint.
- They test the water flow rates are just right.
- Most jobs take two to four hours to finish.
How to prepare
- Clear out everything from under the shower or bathroom floor
- Show the plumber where your main stopcock is located
- Ensure there is a clear path to the bathroom
- Check your shower waste pipe is currently made of plastic
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Confirm the plumber has easy access to the floor below
- Ask your professional about the best unit for your space
How to improve your result
- Install low flow shower heads to save even more
- Insulate nearby hot water pipes to keep heat in
- Choose a high efficiency unit for the best savings
- Combine with a heat pump for a super green home
- Keep your shower drain clear of hair and gunk
- Check your energy bill regularly to see the savings
Why it is useful day to day
You will notice your energy bills dropping without changing how you live. It makes your water heating much more efficient for years to come.
- Enjoy lower gas bills or electricity costs every month.
- Help the environment by wasting less heat at home.
- Feel good knowing your home is extra efficient.
- Benefit from a system that needs no maintenance at all.
- Increase the potential resale value of your modern home.
Why we ask these questions
This system works by passing warm waste water and cold fresh water through separate pipes. The heat jumps from the dirty water to the clean water through the metal.
- It helps your boiler work less by warming the water first.
- The two water types never actually mix together.
- It is a passive system with no moving parts to break.
- You save money every single time someone takes a shower.
- It helps your home get a better energy rating.