We have just changed the showerheads in both showers to low flow ones by Oxygenics we bought locally from Eternally Solar in Hout Bay. We used the "skin care showerhead with comfort control" in the shower that has a fixed head, and the "body spa skin care" showerhead on the shower with a hose and handheld option.
The fixed head cost R345 and the handheld one was R645. They definitely use less water, and provide a good shower, but tend to be quite noisy if you turn up the pressure. Both are rated at 9 litres/minute.
Reducing the amount of hot water we draw from the cylinder will mean fewer days when the electric element will need to top up the temperature.
The "comfort control" mentioned is a secondary control at the showerhead that allows you to turn the pressure down without losing the temperature balance. For instance if you want to soap yourself or shave, you can turn the pressure down, then turn it back when you are done.
Eskom maintains a listing of low flow showerheads here. The list just provides models and suppliers, no information like flow rates.
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