Mira launch the UK's first electric shower compatable with waste water heat recovery systems
Developed and manufactured by Mira Showers, the new Advance Heatloop is the first ever electric shower to be designed to work with Recoup waste water heat recovery systems for showers (WWHRS), boosting waste water efficiency and reducing energy wastage.
Showering represents around 50 to 75% of household hot water use with around 85% to 90% of the heat energy in shower water ending up going down the drain. Research from the Energy Saving Trust highlights that heating water at home makes up about 5% of the UK’s carbon emissions so it is important to identify a way of reusing that lost heat to save energy, reduce energy bills for end users and support the decarbonisation of UK homes.
The need to introduce more energy efficient and cost-effective systems into the home is further exacerbated by the impact the cost-of-living crisis has had on peoples’ finances, especially those living in social housing. Even the slightest adjustment to everyday tasks, such as showering, and their resultant costs, could make a huge difference.
The Mira Advance Heatloop electric shower incorporates pioneering technologies to facilitate compatibility with WWHRS, a first for the UK.
The installation of a Mira Showers’ Advance Heatloop in conjunction with a waste water heat recovery unit will enable local councils and housing authorities to provide their tenants with a showering experience that also has sustainability and energy efficiency at its core.
It can play an important role in the reduction of energy consumption and the resultant energy bills. When installed in conjunction with a Recoup Pipe Hex system, average annual savings of up to 40% can be achieved – saving around £135 per year.
While conventional electric showers are not able to adjust to changes to elevated incoming water conditions the Mira Advance Heatloop features intelligent monitoring which instantly automatically adjusts power based on the incoming conditions. This makes it the first electric shower on the market that can be used with a WWHRS system.
Safely recycling the energy from WWHRS, the Advance Heatloop adapts to fluctuations in temperature and flow, so benefit from consistent performance and temperatures, with no sudden cold or scalding blasts.
The Heatloop™ technology combined with waste water heat recovery system works particularly well in the cooler months. Compensating for any winter fluctuations in flow, the Advance Heatloop ensures around 35% better performance in winter, compared to conventional electric showers, and a maintained performance throughout the entire year.
With the UK Green Building Council revealing that around 29 million homes across the UK will need retrofitting before 2050, bathrooms nationwide will likely need updating and enhancing to meet the Government’s net zero target.
Simple to install even in older, hard-to-treat housing where other solutions may be impractical the Advance Heatloop offers proven, stabilised results throughout the year for local authorities and housing agencies requiring extensive decarbonisation upgrades across the UK.
Able to be installed simply and quickly, including as a shower over a bath, the Advance Heatloop can be included as part of any energy efficiency upgrades and modular installation solutions, alongside a Recoup waste water heat recovery unit.
Providing a consistent showering experience, with no fluctuations in temperature or flow, the Advance Heatloop ensures a more energy efficient performance meaning the end user will save vital expenditure on their energy bills, without requiring any change to user behaviour.
Alex Hyslop, marketing director at Mira Showers, said:
“We’re thrilled to be introducing the new Advance Heatloop. This pioneering product has been designed to specifically work with Recoup waste water recovery products to cut down the amount of energy used per shower, supporting UK decarbonisation and household bills.
“It will not only help specifiers, local authorities and housing associations, but it will also reduce energy bills for the end users.”
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