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at zero gravity. eating water consumes the highest much less hot water than filling a bath. A
warm bath is a nice luxury, but for daily
amount of energy in the average
Hhousehold. Understanding your hot bathing stick to a short shower.
water consumption habits can help reduce
your household’s consumption. Turn off your geyser
When you’re away for more than three days
Be a part of the #PleaseUseOnlyWhatYouNeed and are not using your geyser, switch it off
by following these Hot Water Management and then turn it back on three hours before
Tips. you need hot water.

Hot water and geyser management Use the cold water setting on your
Heating water consumes the highest washing machine
amount of energy in the average household. When washing clothes, make sure you
Understanding your hot water consumption use cold water. Use hot washes only when Fix leaking taps
habits is a key component of any energy- absolutely necessary. South Africa is a water scarce country so don’t
saving strategy. Knowing what the right put off fixing a leaking tap. Then consider this:
system is for your home can greatly reduce Use your dishwasher efficiently a faucet with a slow leak (that’s 60 drips per
your energy consumption, minimise water Wash only full loads, choose shorter wash minute) wastes 11 935 litres of water per year.
wastage and save you money in the long cycles, and activate the booster heater if your If that leak happens to be coming from the
run. One of the most effective measures you dishwasher has one. hot water tap, you’re not only paying for that
can take to curb your home’s need for water wasted water but also the energy it takes to
heating is to use less hot water. Ultimately, heat it.
the less water your geyser must heat up, the Install an energy efficient showerhead
less energy it consumes. There are various Putting off a bathroom update is one thing, By implementing these tips to manage
tangible measures you can take to help but don’t put off replacing old plumbing your hot water usage, you’ll only use what
reduce your hot water consumption and in fixtures. If your showerheads and hot water you need in electricity and save money.
turn use less energy taps were manufactured before 1992, replace Remember to keep an eye out and respond
them with energy efficient models. Modern to the real-time Power Alert messages on
Check the temperature setting of showerheads use half as much water as older SABC, etv and DStv to help manage the strain
showerheads.
your geyser on the electricity system. Together we can
A lower temperature setting on your geyser Insulate your geyser and water pipes make a difference and keep the lights on.
Please visit our website for energy saving tips
means that less energy is consumed for New geysers are well insulated, so they lose at www. eskom.co.za/residential. BV
water heating. Lower the temperature on
your geyser to 60°C; and save on your water less heat. If you have an older geyser, it may
heating costs. You’ll save 3 to 5% for every not be as well insulated. Look up the R-value *Source: https://www.thespruce.com/save-
of your geyser in the owner’s manual, and
10-degree reduction*. money-water-bill-1388209 2 Residential
if it’s less than R-24, install an insulation
blanket. Also insulate water pipes with pipe Fact sheet Issued by Energy Advisory Service
Take short showers instead of baths cladding for the maximum benefit, to further November 2020. Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Reg
Your savings here depend on you and your reduce heat loss*. No 2002/015527/30. Together we can make a
family’s habits. Taking a short shower uses
difference Job 4009

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