Showersave boosts performance of Housing Association development
The Sidings, Wrexham
Gower Homes specified Showersave as a replacement to MVHR because the system achieves the same benefits in SAP, but for a third of the installed price. This has assisted Gower Homes in improving the profitability of each plot. With Showersave also being recognised by the BRE in both SAP & SBEM, it has become one of the most simple, sustainable and cost-effective means of achieving Part L compliance (Part F in Northern Ireland).
Furthermore, the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II, Dec 2018) now includes Waste Water Heat Recovery as a source of renewable energy as part of their EU legislation, highlighting benefits of this product for projects that wish to maximise their sustainability efforts.
This product is proven to cut running costs of heat pumps and increase the overall efficiency of space heating and hot water production. As a ‘fit and forget’ device, this requires little-to-no maintenance and is a lower-cost alternative to other technologies, such as MVHR, Solar PV and Triple Glazing. This makes it the perfect solution for both developers and future homeowners.
The Showersave Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems are the only products of this kind in the UK and Europe to have been designed, manufactured and distributed by one company. This allows Showersave to have full control of the process, from concept to completion and ensure the final product meets the highest quality standards. With over 100,000 units installed across the UK and Europe, this is the perfect enhancement to any project.
“We specified Showersave because it is the most cost-effective brand within the field of Waste Water Heat Recovery, and we have the confidence that the system will deliver long term performance and reliability”
Contracts Manager, Gower Homes
Benefits
- Critical for Part L 2021 compliance and route to Future Home Standard.
- Low CAPEX and competitive £ per point in SAP.
- Lower cost alternative than other technologies, including MVHR, Solar PV and Triple Glazing.
- Can be kept in-line throughout whole house pressure test to > 20 bar, therefore no need to isolate.
- Showersave is a “fit and forget” technology, therefore requires little, or no maintenance.
- Only WWHRS designed, manufactured and distributed throughout Europe by a single company.
- Proven to cut running costs of heat pumps and increase the overall efficiency of space heating and hot water production.
- Embedded Carbon independently measured at 51KgCo²e using CIBSE TM65 methodology. Carbon recovery less than 6 months.
“What we like about Showersave is that it is so simple to install. We have now used it on a number of sites with great success”
Chris Jones, Total Boilers