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Ceiling Saver – No More Flooded Ceilings

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It has happened to the best of us – a burst geyser or faulty vacuum breaker in the roof space leads to mayhem below as the ceiling sags, water pours over valuables and the mop up always seems to happen at the most awkward times.

Then the insurance company insists on installing the replacement geyser on an outside wall.

Not only does this present an unsightly ‘feature’ for the homeowner but also introduces the real possibility of theft.

Compounding matters is that geyser trays warp or where never installed properly. Often the geyser ‘feet’ then rest in water leading to rust and failure. But the most common cause of flooding is as a result of Vacuum Breaker failure.

How Then Do You Save Your Ceiling?

With Ceiling Saver.

Ceiling Saver is a long term cost saving device that fits over the vacuum breakers of a geyser. Vacuum breakers are known to fail, resulting in flooding of ceilings and damages within a home. By using a Ceiling Saver the water is diverted to the outside of a home via an overflow flow pipe preventing flood damage to the interior of a home.

It is recommended that the homeowner install a ceiling saver over both the inflow and outflow vacuum breakers on your geyser.

Expect to pay just less than R300.00 each in 2025.

Contact Straton Plumbing for a price to supply and install the Ceiling Saver.

How to Save Water in the Shower

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Showers are one of the most water-intensive activities in the home, but there are many ways to reduce your water usage.

Here are some tips on how to save water in the shower:

  1. Install a low-flow showerhead: Replace old showerheads with low-flow models. Look for showerheads with the Water Sense label.
  2. Take shorter showers: Consider reducing your showering by one to two minutes, which can save up to eighteen litres of water per day.
  3. Turn off the water while soaping up: Turn off the shower while soaping up, shampooing, or conditioning to save up to two gallons per minute.
  4. Use a shower timer: Install a shower timer or use a shower timer app to keep yourself on track.
  5. Use shower heads with a shut-off valve: Install a showerhead with a built-in shut-off valve. Allowing you to turn off the water while soaping up or conditioning.
  6. Use warm water instead of hot water: Using warm water instead of hot water can save energy and water.
  7. Fix leaks: Check your showerheads and taps for leaks and attend to them immediately if there is a leakage.
  8. Use a showerhead with multiple flow settings: Install a showerhead with multiple flow settings to adjust water flow based on your needs.
  9. Use a rain showerhead with a flow restrictor: Install a rain showerhead with a built-in flow restrictor to maintain water pressure while reducing flow.
  10. Monitor your water usage: Regularly check your water meter to detect hidden leaks or water-wasting habits.

By implementing these simple tips, you will significantly reduce your shower’s water consumption, contributing to a more sustainable future.

How to Save Water in the Bathroom

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The bathroom is one of the most water-intensive rooms in the house, but there are many simple changes you can make to significantly reduce your water usage.

Here are some effective tips to help you save water in the bathroom:

Fix leaks: Check your taps, toilets, and showerheads for leaks and fix them promptly. You can use food coloring in your toilet bowl without flushing. If the colour begins to clear out, you have a leak that needs to be fixed immediately.

Turn off the tap: Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, washing your hands, or rinsing your face.

Take shorter showers: Avoiding taking long hot steamy showers which waste eighteen to thirty six litres of water. Limit your showering time by one to two minutes which can save up to eighteen litres of water per day. Be mindful to install a shower timer or low-flow showerheads with a built-in timer.

Install low-flow fixtures: Replace old showerheads with low-flow models (2.5 gallons per minute or less) and install low-flow taps.

Collect water for flushing: Collect water for flushing from sinks, showers, or rainwater harvest systems to flush the toilets.

Choose water-efficient appliances: When replacing bathroom appliances, look for water-efficient models with the Water Sense label.

Monitor your water usage: Check your water meter regularly to detect hidden leaks or water-wasting habits.

Use a showerhead with a Shut-off valve: Install a showerhead with a built-in shut-off valve, allowing you to turn off the water while soaping up or shampooing.

Use a water-efficient toilet: If you are due for a toilet upgrade, consider a dual-flush or low model.

Stop using toilets as an ashtray: Toilets are not meant to flash cigarette butt because every time you flush a cigarette butt you waste eighteen to tweny five litres water.

By implementing these simple changes, you will significantly reduce your bathroom’s water consumption, contributing to a more sustainable future.

How to Save Water in the Toilet

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Toilets are one of the biggest water users in the home, but there are many ways to reduce their water consumption.

Here are some simple fixes and smart tips to help you save water in the toilet:

  1. Fix leaks: A single leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water per day. Check for leaks by adding food coloring to the tank, if the color appears in the bowl there is a leakage. Attend to it immediately
  2. Use a toilet flapper repair kit: If your toilet has a faulty flapper. Water can continue to run into the bowl. Replace the flapper with a repair kit to save up to 10 gallons per day.
  3. Don’t use toilets as wastebaskets: Do not flush cigarette butts and paper towels on the toilets.
  4. Install a dual flush converter: If replacing the toilet isn’t feasible, consider a dual flush converter, which allows you to choose between a full or partial flush.
  5. Check for proper installation: Ensure the toilet is installed correctly as improper installation can lead to water waste.
  6. Adjust the float: If the float is set too high, water will continue to flow into the tank. Adjust the floats to the recommended level to save up to thirty six litres of water per day.
  7. Use water saving device: Devices like toilet tank bags or bricks can displace water in the tank, reducing the amount used per flush.
  8. Install low-flow toilets: Replace old toilets with low-flow models (1.28 gallons per flush or less). Dual-flush toilets are also a great option, using significantly less water for liquid waste.
  9. Use grey water: Consider using wastewater from doing the dishes, washing vegetables, or taking a bath to flush the toilets.
  10. Monitor your water usage: Regularly check your water meter to detect hidden leaks or water-wasting habits.

By implementing these simple fixes and smart tips, you will significantly reduce your toilet water consumption, contributing to a more sustainable future.

How to Save Water in Your Kitchen

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The kitchen is a significant water user in the house, but there are many ways to reduce your kitchen water usage. Like other areas around the house a few simple changes can make a big difference and help cut down on your water usage in the kitchen.

Here are some simple tips to help you save water in your kitchen:

  1. Fix leaks: A leaky tap or pipe can waste a lot of water over time, so it is important to check your taps, pipes and appliances in your kitchen and fix them immediately.
  2. Use a tap aerator: Install a tap aerator to mix water with air reducing flow while maintaining pressure.
  3. Purchase a dishwasher with water saving cycle: To save water, wait until a full load is in your dishwasher then run it and use the water-saving cycle. This reduces the number of loads you run in a day.
  4. Turn off the tap while washing dishes: Turn off the tap while washing dishes, rinsing vegetables and fruits, or cleaning your hands. Instead, use a bowl to rinse your veggies and fruits more often.
  5. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean: Sweep floors instead of using a hose to save up to ten gallons of water per minute or use a damp cloth to clean up any spills.
  6. Monitor your water usage: Regularly check your water meter to detect hidden leaks or water-wasting habits.
  7. Choose water-efficient appliances: When it’s time to upgrade your kitchen appliances consider choosing water-efficient models. In stores look for appliances with the Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme label which indicates the water efficiency of an appliance.
  8. Reuse water when possible: When you are cooking or cleaning, try to reuse water whenever possible. When you are boiling pasta, save the pasta water to use it later as a base for soup or water your plant. Same goes for the water used to clean fruit and vegetables.
  9. Install a low flow tap: Consider installing a low flow tap to reduce your water usage. These taps use less water without sacrificing performance, so you even notice a difference in your daily routine.
  10. Use the water disposal sparingly: Waste disposal can be a convenient way to dispose of food scraps. With fewer scraps and spills, you will use less water for cleaning and washing dishes.

By implementing these simple smart tips, you will significantly reduce your kitchen water consumption, contributing to a more sustainable future.