Triton Showers has unveiled ENlight® with HeatRepeat®, the manufacturer’s first electric shower designed to connect to Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS).
By capturing otherwise unused energy from the shower wastewater to preheat incoming cold water to the electric shower, ENlight® with HeatRepeat® can help reduce annual energy consumption. The company believes it can reduce annual energy consumption by up to 51%, decrease water usage by 44% and lower carbon emissions by 37%, when compared to a mixer shower connected to a WWHRS.
The HeatRepeat® technology inside the thermostatic electric shower modulates power based on the incoming water temperature, supplied by the WWHRS.
Paul Ravnbo-West, Market Development Manager at Triton Showers, said: “As building fabric is tightened through the Future Homes Standard and beyond, it’s very likely that hot water will become the dominant energy load, particularly in highly efficient, low-heat-loss homes.”
“ENlight® with HeatRepeat® reinforces Triton’s commitment to ensuring that our products improve water and energy efficiency in future homes – creating more sustainable and affordable places to live.”
The unit’s design includes a modern OLED display showing both shower temperature and, at the end of the shower, duration, as well as a timer to encourage shorter showers and support behaviour change. It also features a logo that activates as the incoming water temperature rises, leaving users safe in the knowledge that the WWHRS is operating.
Paul continued: “The UK is struggling to meet its housing demand, leading to a significant housing crisis, and many new developments will be in water-stressed areas. Housebuilders are under pressure to reduce water consumption to less than 110 litres per person per day, and given the country’s water scarcity issues, it has never been more important to take steps towards a water-secure future.
“As a major contributor to household water consumption and carbon footprint, it’s important that sustainable showering solutions are on hand to help both housebuilders and residents. Not only does ENlight® with HeatRepeat® reduce energy consumption and lower household bills, but it also provides a consistent, enjoyable showering experience to users throughout the year.”
As part of the manufacturer’s aim to actively communicate the environmental impact of its products, the shower will have its own ‘environmental passport’ in the form of an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
